Besides the Franchised Business, is a Brain Balance franchisee allowed to engage in any other business?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e Program®" and "Brain Balance®" with logo, which shall specialize in a non-medical program designed to help children with developmental delays resulting from neurological and physiological imbalances.
- 1.03. The Franchise granted herein does not grant FRANCHISEE the right to engage in any business other than the Franchised Business, whether said business is conducted within or without the Territory or under the Marks or under any other name or mark.
2. USE OF NAME
- 2.01. FRANCHISEE is granted the right to use, and FRANCHISEE agrees to use, the words "Brain Balance®" as part of its trade or business name, in the exact manner and style set forth on Schedule I (the "Business Name") and as directed by COMPANY.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 70–72)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Brain Balance Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is generally prohibited from engaging in any business other than the Franchised Business. Specifically, the franchise agreement does not grant the franchisee the right to participate in any other business, whether it is within or outside of their designated territory, or whether it uses the Brain Balance marks or any other name or mark. This restriction ensures that the franchisee's focus remains solely on operating the Brain Balance center.
Furthermore, neither the franchisee nor any of its officers, directors, shareholders, members, or partners can own, maintain, or have any interest in any supplemental education services business or any other business that competes with the Brain Balance franchised business. This includes direct or indirect participation, whether alone or with another entity, in any capacity such as a partner, stockholder, member, officer, director, employee, or representative. This non-compete clause is designed to protect Brain Balance's market position and prevent franchisees from diverting resources or expertise to competing ventures.
These restrictions are typical in franchising to maintain brand consistency and prevent conflicts of interest. A prospective Brain Balance franchisee should carefully consider these limitations and ensure they are comfortable dedicating their full business efforts to the Brain Balance franchise. It is important to understand the scope of these restrictions and how they might impact any existing or planned business activities.