Can a Brain Balance center be used for activities other than operating the franchised business?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
not a party to the Franchise Agreement.
We do not require you to grant an equity interest to any employee.
ITEM 16 RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL
You must provide the Brain Balance Program® and the services specified in the Operations Manual or otherwise specified by us in writing. Your Brain Balance® Center may be used only to operate the Franchised Business and may not be used for any activity other than as specified in your Franchise Agreement and the Operations Manual. You must keep the Center open and in normal operation between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, or as BBF may specify in the Operations Manual or otherwise in writing. You must also refrain from using or permitting others to use your Center location for any
purpose other than the operation of your Franchised Business. You may not deliver any aspects of the Brain Balance program at a location outside of your center unless approved in writing. You must adhere to all standards, policies, and procedures in strict conformity with the specifications contained in the Franchise Agreement, Operations Manual, or other otherwise communicated by us in writing.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 53–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brain Balance's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee's Brain Balance center must be used solely for operating the franchised business. The franchisee is explicitly prohibited from using the center for any other activities unless specifically allowed in the Franchise Agreement or Operations Manual. This restriction ensures that the center's focus remains entirely on delivering the Brain Balance Program and related services.
This limitation means a franchisee cannot sublet space within the Brain Balance center to other businesses or organizations, nor can they operate a separate, unrelated business from the same location. The franchisee must also keep the center open during specified hours, typically between 9:30 AM and 8:00 PM Monday through Friday, and on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, unless Brain Balance specifies otherwise in writing or in the Operations Manual.
The FDD also states that franchisees may not deliver any aspect of the Brain Balance program at a location outside of their center unless they have written approval from Brain Balance. Franchisees must adhere to all standards, policies, and procedures outlined in the Franchise Agreement, Operations Manual, or other written communications from Brain Balance. This includes restrictions on offering certain services like lead assessments, post-program assessments, and administrative services at a Brain Balance Satellite Center, which must instead be performed at a standard Brain Balance Center. These restrictions are in place to maintain the consistency and quality of the Brain Balance program and protect the brand's reputation.