What specific items must a Best Brains franchisee purchase directly from Best Brains?

According to Best Brains's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase specific items directly from Best Brains. These mandatory purchases include Abacuses, Student Worksheets, Merchandise, and Instructional Materials.

The FDD also indicates that Best Brains is an approved supplier of advertising material, instructional materials, certain inventory, equipment, center décor, and training services. However, Best Brains is the only approved supplier of instructional materials, certain inventory, equipment, center décor, and training services. This means that while franchisees might have some flexibility in sourcing advertising materials, they must obtain instructional materials, specific inventory, equipment, center décor, and training services exclusively from Best Brains.

In the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, Best Brains's revenue from selling Training Services, Abacuses and Student Worksheets, and Instructional Materials to franchisees amounted to $2,824,687, representing 32.3% of their total revenue of $8,746,534. This highlights the financial significance of these required purchases to Best Brains. The FDD estimates that these required purchases and leases will represent 25-50% of a franchisee's overall purchases and leases in establishing and operating the franchised business.

Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these mandatory purchases, as they impact both initial investment and ongoing operational costs. Understanding the specific items, their pricing, and the reasons for single-source requirements is crucial for assessing the financial viability of a Best Brains franchise. Additionally, franchisees should inquire about the process for introducing or suggesting new materials or vendors, even if the approval process involves fees and is ultimately at the discretion of Best Brains.