What subjects does the bbSupport Fee for Best Brains cover?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on Programs incur a monthly royalty of 7% of Gross Add-on Program Sales. | |||
| Technology Fee | $40 per month for 0-100 students $60 per month for 101- 200 students $80 per month for 200+ students | Payable monthly | The Company may require the Franchisee to utilize a computer system, including without limitation a cloud-based portal for day-to-day operations of the franchise. FA Secs. 2(C) and 5(S). |
| Brand Development Fund | $1 per subject per student up to $3, subject to a $250 per month minimum | Payable the 19th of each month | FA Sec. 2(D). |
| Interest | 2% per month, or the maximum amount allowed by law, whichever is less | Owed on past due amounts | You must pay interest on any amounts owed to us from the date due until fully paid. FA Sec. 2(E). |
| Late Fee | $100 per incident | As incurred | Applies to each NSF check, late payment, or failure to timely provide reports and financial statements. FA Sec. 2(F). |
| Renewal Fee | 10% of the then current initial franchise fee. | At time of renewal | FA Secs. 2(G) and 6(B). |
| Subject Material Fee | $5-$8 per month per subject | Monthly | For the availability and distribution of e-learning material.FA Sec. 2(I). |
| bbSupport Fee | $1 per subject (Math or English) per student monthly | Monthly | This fee is for app support from certified teachers (hired by Corporate) to any Best Brains students enrolled in Math or English |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the bbSupport Fee covers Math and English subjects. This fee is $1 per student per subject (Math or English) monthly. This fee provides app support from certified teachers hired by the corporate office to any Best Brains students enrolled in Math or English.
This means that as a franchisee, you will be required to pay $1 per student, per month, for each student enrolled in either Math or English. This fee is specifically earmarked to provide students with app support from certified teachers employed by Best Brains corporate. This support is intended to enhance the learning experience for students and potentially improve their performance in these subjects.
It is important to note that this fee is separate from other fees, such as the royalty fee, technology fee, and brand development fund fee, all of which contribute to the overall cost of operating a Best Brains franchise. Understanding the specific allocation of each fee helps franchisees appreciate the resources and support provided by the franchisor.