In which year did the Best Brains system experience a net decrease in total outlets?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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ITEM 20. OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION
Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For Years 2022 to 2024
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 36–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Brains' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Best Brains system experienced a net decrease in total outlets in 2022. The provided table, which summarizes systemwide outlet information, shows that at the start of 2022, there were 119 total outlets. By the end of 2022, the total number of outlets had decreased to 118, resulting in a net change of -1.
In contrast, the Best Brains system saw growth in total outlets in the subsequent years. In 2023, the number of total outlets increased from 118 to 124, representing a net change of +6. The most significant growth occurred in 2024, with the total number of outlets increasing from 124 to 164, resulting in a net change of +40.
This data indicates that while Best Brains experienced a slight contraction in its total number of outlets in 2022, the brand has since demonstrated substantial growth in its franchise system, particularly in 2024. Prospective franchisees should consider these trends when evaluating the potential of investing in a Best Brains franchise.