Are there any approved or designated suppliers in which any of the officers of Body Brain Center own an interest?

According to Body Brain Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are currently no approved or designated suppliers in which any of the company's officers hold an ownership interest. However, the document does state that Body Brain Center's parent company, BBYHC, is the exclusive licensor of the BRMNet Software, a web-based point of sale system that franchisees are required to use. Franchisees must pay BBYHC a monthly fee of $40 for the use of this system. Additionally, BBYHC's merchandising division, HSP World, is an approved supplier for certain optional inventory items.

This arrangement means that while no officers directly own suppliers, the parent company and its divisions do benefit from required and optional purchases made by franchisees. This is a common practice in franchising, where the franchisor or its affiliates may act as suppliers to generate revenue.

Prospective franchisees should be aware of these required and optional purchases from affiliated suppliers, as they can impact the overall cost of operating the franchise. It is important to evaluate the pricing and quality of these supplied items and services to ensure they align with the franchisee's business needs and budget. Franchisees should also inquire about any potential future changes to approved suppliers or the introduction of new required purchases.