Who must approve the professional bookkeeper used by a Brain Balance franchisee?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In addition, we will require you to use the services of a professional bookkeeper for at least the first six months of operation that must be approved by the Franchisor.
In our discretion, we can continue to require you to use a professional bookkeeping service.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 19–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Brain Balance Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is required to use a professional bookkeeper for at least the first six months of operation. The franchisor, Brain Balance, must approve this bookkeeper.
Brain Balance retains the discretion to require franchisees to continue using a professional bookkeeping service beyond the initial six-month period. This suggests that Brain Balance wants to ensure financial best practices are in place at each franchise location.
This requirement ensures that franchisees maintain accounting standards set by Brain Balance. It also allows Brain Balance to monitor the franchisee's financial performance, especially during the critical startup phase. Franchisees should factor in the cost of an approved professional bookkeeper when assessing their initial investment and ongoing operational expenses.