Does every enrollment require a program kit for a Brain Balance center?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
anchise fee is discussed in greater detail in Item 5.
- Note 2: You are required to purchase a minimum supply of program kits as initial inventory. We recommend that you purchase eight (8) In Center Program Kits and three (3) Virtual Program Kits. Each In Center Program Kit costs $250 and each Virtual Program Kit costs $425. As you enroll families you will need to purchase more as every enrollment requires a program kit. The above table reflects our recommendation of eight (8) In Center kits and three Virtual kits. Your initial costs may be higher or lower based on how many of each kit you decide to purchase. Cos
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 19–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brain Balance's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, every new enrollment at a Brain Balance center necessitates the purchase of a program kit. As a new franchisee, you are required to purchase a minimum supply of these kits to start. Brain Balance recommends that franchisees initially purchase eight in-center program kits, each costing $250, and three virtual program kits, each costing $425.
This initial purchase is considered part of the franchisee's initial inventory. The FDD indicates that the initial costs may fluctuate based on the number of kits a franchisee decides to purchase. The cost of these kits is subject to change as the cost of equipment increases.
This requirement to purchase a program kit for every enrollment has significant implications for inventory management and ongoing expenses. Franchisees must carefully monitor their enrollment numbers to ensure they have an adequate supply of kits on hand. Failure to do so could potentially delay the start of a new client's program, negatively impacting customer satisfaction and revenue. The rising cost of equipment, as noted in the FDD, also means that franchisees need to be prepared for potential increases in the cost of these mandatory program kits.