What is the actuals for the month ending February for Brain Balance?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Month Ending February | YTD February | ||
| Actuals Budget | Variance (#/$) Variance (%) | Actuals Budget | Variance (#/$) Variance (%) |
| Feb-25 Feb-24 Feb-25 | YoY Budget YoY Budget | Feb-25 Feb-24 Feb-25 | YoY Budget YoY Budget |
| $27 $80 $10 - - - 290 276 271 11 16 6 85 76 68 35 67 63 15 19 23 | ($53) - 14 (5) 9 (32) (4) (66%) 170% - - 5% 7% (31%) 96% 12% 26% (48%) (45%) (21%) (35%) | $75 $149 $20 - (4) - 570 527 521 49 23 21 164 154 130 107 161 104 40 37 44 | ($74) 4 43 26 10 (54) 3 (50%) 275% (100%) - 8% 9% 113% 131% 6% 26% (34%) 3% 8% (8%) |
| $436 $454 $430 $463 $534 $440 $18 $57 $12 (4) (2) (6) 375 392 359 | ($18) ($71) ($39) (2) (17) (4%) 1% (13%) 5% (68%) 50% 100% (35%) (4%) 4% | $930 $902 $820 $1,005 $1,047 $840 $55 $98 $13 (9) (9) (13) 789 780 684 | $28 ($42) ($43) - 9 3% 13% (4%) 20% (44%) 335% - (32%) 1% 15% |
| $18 $57 | $55 | ||
| (4) | (9) | ||
| 375 | 789 | ||
| $389 $447 $365 ($6) ($27) ($26) 263 329 249 | ($58) $21 (66) (13%) 7% (78%) (77%) (20%) 6% | $835 $869 $684 ($4) ($76) ($65) 596 661 496 | ($34) $72 (65) (4%) 22% (95%) (94%) (10%) 20% |
| ($6) | ($4) | ||
| 263 | 596 | ||
| $257 $302 $223 $220 $249 $217 13 10 18 209 154 117 $442 $413 $352 ($185) ($111) ($129) | ($45) $29 (3) (55) ($29) (15%) 15% 12% (1%) (30%) 30% (36%) (79%) (7%) (25%) ($74) 67% 43% | $592 $585 $431 $474 $514 $470 33 14 28 386 305 204 $893 $833 $701 ($301) ($248) ($270) | $7 $40 (19) (81) ($60) 1% 37% 8% (1%) (136%) (18%) (27%) (90%) (7%) (27%) ($53) 21% 11% |
| (40%) (21%) (29%) (19%) 9% | (30%) (24%) (32%) (6%) 9% | ||
| $174 $119 $71 $55 $103 46% 145% | $311 $239 $124 $72 $187 30% 151% | ||
| ($11) $8 ($59) ($19) $48 (238%) (81%) | $10 ($9) ($147) $19 $157 (211%) (107%) | ||
| (2%) 1% (13%) (4%) 11% | (4%) 11% | 1% (1%) (17%) 2% 18% | 2% 18% |
| 67% 71% 120% (5%) | 73% 66% 63% 8% | ||
| 86% 86% 83% (0%) | 85% 86% 83% (2%) | ||
| 84% 84% 83% 0% | 83% 83% 81% 0% | ||
| (5%) - (0%) 0% | 8% - (2%) 0% | ||
| (22%) (34%) (256%) 12% | (5%) (51%) (327%) 46% | ||
| 60% 72% 58% (12%) | 64% 73% 60% (9%) | ||
| 56% 57% 51% (1%) | 12% - (12%) (1%) | 59% 56% 51% 3% | 46% - (9%) 3% |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 72–292)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brain Balance's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the actuals for the month ending February are presented in a table format, comparing figures from Feb-25 and Feb-24 against a Feb-25 budget.
The table provides a detailed breakdown of financial performance, including variance in both dollar amounts and percentages, offering a clear view of how the centers performed against projections and year-over-year results. For instance, the table includes specific financial data, such as $27, $80, and $10 for particular categories in February 2025, 2024, and budget respectively. These figures are further analyzed to show variances like ($53) and percentage changes such as (66)%, giving franchisees insight into the fluctuations in revenue and expenses during this period.
This level of detail is crucial for prospective franchisees as it allows them to assess the financial health and stability of existing Brain Balance centers. By examining these figures, potential franchisees can better understand the factors that influence profitability and make informed decisions about their investment. The inclusion of both actual and budgeted figures, along with variance analysis, provides a comprehensive view of financial performance, enabling franchisees to identify areas of strength and weakness and to develop strategies for maximizing revenue and controlling costs.