What is the deadline for notifying Body Brain Center to receive a full refund of the training fee?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | AMOUNT 1 | METHOD OF | WHEN DUE | TO WHOM PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAYMENT | |||||
| Office Supplies | $300 | As incurred | Before opening | Suppliers | |
| Signage | $500 to $2,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Suppliers | |
| Pre-opening Marketing | $1,500 to $2,500 | Lump sum | Before opening | Newspaper, Yellow Pages, ad printers, other media | |
| Utility deposits | $0 to $300 | As incurred | Before opening | Utility companies | |
| Music License Fee (for 1 | $300 to $600 | Lump sum | Before opening | Music licensing | |
| year) | company | ||||
| Business License | $30 to $500 | Lump sum | Before opening | Government agencies | |
| Incorporation Fee 7 | $200 to $700 | Lump sum | Before opening | Government agencies | |
| Professional Fees | $300 to $3,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Accountants & lawyers | |
| Insurance (premium for 1 year) | $500 to $900 | Lump sum | Time and manner required by insurance companies | Insurance companies | |
| Additional Funds – 3 months 8 | $2,050 to $11,800 | As incurred | As incurred | Suppliers, employees and BBYHC | |
| Total Estimated Initial | $52,930 to $115,550 | ||||
| Investment 9 | # NOTES: |
- (1) We do not offer direct or indirect financing to franchisees for any of these items. We will refund the entire training fee if you notify us that you wish to cancel the franchise before you begin training. No other fees payable to us are refundable. BBYHC will refund the training fee for Self-Enrichment Workshop, Qualified Instructor Training and Leadership Training if you notify BBYHC you will not attend before training begins. However, if you provide this notice within 21 days of training, BBYHC may retain an administrative fee of up to $50. BBYHC will refund the purchase price for the initial supply of inventory under the circumstances described in Item 5. We are unaware of any fees payable to third party suppliers that are refundable, although some landlords refund security deposits at the end of the lease if the tenant does not default. Because we do not expect many franchisees to be able to use the Additional Center Discount Program or the Conversion Program described in Item 5, our estimates above assume that neither the Additional Center Discount Program nor the Conversion Pr
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 14–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body Brain Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee can receive a full refund of the initial training fee if they notify Body Brain Center of their intent to cancel the franchise before training begins. This applies to the initial training fee of $10,000, as well as fees for the Self-Enrichment Workshop (ranging from $150 to $400), Qualified Instructor Training (ranging from $2,800 to $3,900), and Leadership Training (ranging from $7,500 to $9,400). These fees are paid to Body Brain Center or BBYHC before attending the respective training.
However, if the franchisee provides notice within 21 days of the training start date, Body Brain Center may retain an administrative fee of up to $50. This means that while a full refund is possible with sufficient notice, franchisees should be aware of the potential for a small administrative charge if they cancel closer to the training date. The FDD also mentions that the purchase price for the initial supply of inventory is refundable under the circumstances described in Item 5.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these refund conditions and ensure they provide timely notification if they decide to cancel their franchise or any of the training programs to avoid any potential administrative fees. Understanding these policies is crucial for managing the initial investment and mitigating financial risks associated with the franchise.