What is the total estimated low initial investment for a Best Brains franchise?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 7: ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT]
| Type of Expenditure | Estimated Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | ||||
| Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) | $14,500 | $14,500 | Check or electronic transfer | Upon signing the Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Training Fee (Note 2) | $3,500 | $3,500 | Check or electronic transfer | Upon signing the Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Initial Inventory & Equipment (Note 3) | $1,000 | $10,600 | Check or electronic transfer | Upon receipt | Us |
| Transportation and Living Expenses During Training (Note 4) | $550 | $2,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Airlines, hotels and restaurants |
| Lease Security | $1,500 | $6,000 | As arranged | Before | Landlord |
| Deposit (Note 5) | opening | ||||
| Utility Security | $0 | $500 | As arranged | Before | Utilities |
| Deposits (Note 6) | opening | ||||
| First Month’s Rent | $1,500 | $7,000 | As arranged | Before | Landlord |
| (Note 7) | opening | ||||
| Leasehold Improvements (Note 8) | $3,500 | $50,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Other suppliers |
| Signage (Note 9) | $500 | $6,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Other suppliers |
| Furniture and | $5,000 | $8,000 | As arranged | Before | Other suppliers |
| Fixtures (Note 10) | opening | ||||
| Office Equipment and Supplies (Note 11) | $500 | $1,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Other suppliers |
| Business Licenses | $200 | $500 | As arranged | Before | Other suppliers |
| and Permits (Note 12) | opening | ||||
| Professional Fees | $0 | $1,000 | As arranged | Before | Other suppliers |
| (Note 13) | opening | ||||
| Business Insurance | $100 | $200 | As arranged | Before | Other supplier |
| (Note 14) | opening | ||||
| Grand Opening | $14,000 | $14,000 | As arranged | Before | Other suppliers |
| Advertising (Note 15) | opening | ||||
| Grand Opening Representative Fee (Note 16) | $3,500 | $3,500 | As arranged | Before opening | Us |
| Additional Funds for | $0 | 6,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third parties |
| First 3 Months (Note | |||||
| 17) | |||||
| TOTAL (Note 18) | $49,850 | $134,300 |
[Item 7: ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT]
| Type of Expenditure | Estimated Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | High | ||||
| Initial Inventory & Equipment (Note 3) | $1,000 | $10,600 | Check or credit card | Upon signing the Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Transportation and Living Expenses During Training (Note 4) | $550 | $2,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Airlines, hotels and restaurants |
| Lease Security | $1,000 | $3,500 | As arranged | Before | Landlord |
| Deposit (Note 5) | opening | ||||
| Utility Security | $0 | $500 | As arranged | Before | Utilities |
| Deposits (Note 6) | opening | ||||
| First Month’s Rent | $1,000 | $3,500 | As arranged | Before | Landlord |
| (Note 7) | opening | ||||
| Leasehold Improvements (Note 8) | $2,500 | $15,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Other suppliers |
| Signage (Note 9) | $1,000 | $4,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Other supplier |
| Furniture and | $4,000 | $9,000 | As arranged | Before | Other |
| Fixtures (Note 10) | opening | suppliers. | |||
| Office Equipment and Supplies (Note 11) | $500 | $1,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Other suppliers |
| Business Licenses | $200 | $500 | As arranged | Before | Other suppliers |
| and Permits (Note 12) | opening | ||||
| Professional Fees | $500 | $1,000 | As arranged | Before | Other suppliers |
| (Note 13) | opening | ||||
| Business Insurance | $100 | $200 | As arranged | Before | Other supplier |
| (Note 14) | opening | ||||
| Grand Opening | $14,000 | $14,000 | As arranged | Before | Other suppliers |
| Advertising (Note 15) | opening | ||||
| Grand Opening Representative Fee (Note 16) | $3,500 | $3,500 | As arranged | Before opening | Us |
| Additional Funds for | $0 | $6,000 | As arranged | As incurred | Third parties. |
| First 3 Months (Note | |||||
| 17) | |||||
| TOTAL (Note 18) | $29,850 | $74,300 |
[Item 7: ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT]
Note 1-Initial Franchise Fee. We base the above tables on your purchase of one franchise. We do not offer financing directly or indirectly for any part of the initial investment for a Premium Learning Center. For a Teacher Learning Center, we will finance up to $30,000 of your initial investment over 24 months at 0% interest. For a $24,000 loan, for example, you would pay to us $1,000 per month for 24 months.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 16–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total estimated initial investment varies depending on the type of learning center. For a Premium Learning Center, the total estimated low initial investment is $49,850. This includes expenses such as the initial franchise fee, training fee, initial inventory and equipment, transportation and living expenses during training, lease security deposit, utility security deposits, first month’s rent, leasehold improvements, signage, furniture and fixtures, office equipment and supplies, business licenses and permits, professional fees, business insurance, grand opening advertising, grand opening representative fee, and additional funds for the first three months.
For a Teacher Learning Center, the total estimated low initial investment is $29,850. This figure covers similar expenses as the Premium Learning Center, including the initial inventory and equipment, transportation and living expenses during training, lease security deposit, utility security deposits, first month’s rent, leasehold improvements, signage, furniture and fixtures, office equipment and supplies, business licenses and permits, professional fees, business insurance, grand opening advertising, grand opening representative fee, and additional funds for the first three months.
It is important to note that these are just estimates, and the actual initial investment may be higher or lower. Factors such as location, the cost of leasehold improvements, and other variables can impact the final cost. Best Brains does not offer direct or indirect financing for any part of the initial investment for a Premium Learning Center; however, for a Teacher Learning Center, Best Brains will finance up to $30,000 of the initial investment over 24 months at 0% interest.