What are the initial fees associated with opening a Body Brain Center franchise (Item 5 and Item 7)?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 5: INITIAL FEES]
ITEM 5 INITIAL FEES
Initial Franchise Fee
You will pay us an initial franchise fee in one lump sum before you attend our initial franchise training program. Specifically, the initial franchise fee is due at the time you sign the Franchise Agreement (or Training Agreement, if applicable). The initial franchise fee is $10,000.
We have the Additional Center Discount Program. Under the Program, a reduced intial franchise fee of $9,000 applies for an additional Body & Brain Center if an existing Body & Brain Center franchisee is approved to enter into a new franchise agreement for the additional Body & Brain Center. Except as provided in the Additional Center Discount Program, the initial franchise fee is uniformly imposed on all franchisees.
The initial franchise fee is paid for the right to enter into the franchise and covers our expenses incurred for marketing and advertising. The initial franchise fee is not refundable under any circumstances, although we reserve the right to grant refunds in our sole discretion.
Initial Training Fee
You must pay us an initial training fee of $10,000 before attending our initial franchise training program. Specifically, the training fee is due at the time you sign the Franchise Agreement (or Training Agreement, if applicable). You must pay us a separate $10,000 initial training fee for each person that attends initial training. We anticipate that most (if not all) franchisees will send only 1 person to initial training. We will refund the entire training fee if you notify us that you wish to cancel the franchise before you begin training. The initial training fee is not refundable under any other circumstances.
If you fail to successfully complete our initial training program, you must retake training and pay us a
retraining fee of $400 for each instance where you must retake training. The retraining fee is due prior to attending the retraining session and non-refundable.
The initial training fee and the retraining fee are uniformly imposed on all franchisees.
[Item 7: ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT]
many franchisees (if any) to send more than 1 person to initial training at the initial phase of development, the estimate above assumes only 1 person attends the pre-opening initial training program.
- (3) You must pay all travel, food and lodging costs associated with attending the franchise training program as well as the Self-Enrichment Workshop, Qualified Instructor Training and Leadership Training.
- (4) These figures presume that you will be leasing your premises. A Body & Brain Center typically ranges in size from 600 to 1,500 square feet. The expense of leasing will vary, depending upon the size of the premises, its location, landlord contributions, and the requirements of individual landlords. We estimate the rent will range from $1,000 to $3,000 per month. The estimate above includes the first 3 month's rent after opening your Center. Some franchisees may prefer to own the premises for their Body & Brain Center. The cost to purchase the real estate varies so widely that we cannot reasonably estimate this cost.
- (5) The cost of leasehold improvements and build out will vary widely depending upon the size and condition of the premises, whether or not there are any existing and comparable leasehold improvements on the premises, the extent and quality of improvements desired by you, landlord's cash contribution to the cost of the improvements, and the like.
- (6) You have the option of purchasing certain inventory items from BBYHC that you may resell to your customers.
- (9) These figures are estimates based on the past experience of our parent company and franchisees in operating their Dahn Yoga Centers and Body & Brain Centers. You may have additional expenses starting your Business.
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body Brain Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are several initial fees a franchisee must consider. The initial franchise fee is $10,000, payable in a lump sum before attending the initial franchise training program. However, an existing Body & Brain Center franchisee approved for an additional center may qualify for a reduced initial franchise fee of $9,000 under the Additional Center Discount Program. This fee covers Body Brain Center's expenses for marketing and advertising and is generally non-refundable, although Body Brain Center reserves the right to grant refunds at its discretion.
In addition to the franchise fee, franchisees must pay a $10,000 initial training fee before attending the initial training program. This fee is also due at the time of signing the Franchise Agreement and is required for each person attending the training. A full refund of the training fee is available if the franchisee cancels before training begins, but it is otherwise non-refundable. If an individual fails to successfully complete the initial training program, they must pay a retraining fee of $400 for each retake session.
Item 7 outlines the estimated initial investment, which includes a range of costs. While not a direct fee paid to Body Brain Center, the initial investment covers essential pre-opening expenses. The FDD estimates costs for items such as initial training expenses (travel, food, and lodging), rent for the first three months (ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 per month), leasehold improvements, and optional initial inventory purchases from HSP World (estimated between $500 and $2,000). These figures are estimates based on the past experiences of Body Brain Center's parent company and franchisees. Franchisees should be prepared for potentially additional expenses when starting their Body Brain Center business.