Does the Brain Balance franchisee acknowledge that their success depends on their ability as an independent business person?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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otherwise reproduce the Operations Manual, in whole or in part, or make the contents of the Operations Manual available to any unauthorized persons.
14. OPERATION OF BUSINESS
- 14.01. FRANCHISEE agrees that the commencement and continuous operation of the Franchised Business pursuant to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations is essential to the adequate promotion of COMPANY's franchise network and that any failure by FRANCHISEE to open and continuously operate the Franchised Business shall have a negative effect on COMPANY both locally and nationally.
- 14.02.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 70–72)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Brain Balance Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees acknowledge that their center is independently owned and operated. Specifically, Brain Balance requires franchisees to display signage indicating that the location is independently owned and operated within the Brain Balance Achievement Center system. This highlights the balance between adhering to the franchisor's system and the franchisee's role as an independent business owner.
As an independently owned and operated location, the franchisee is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Brain Balance center. This includes staffing, training new employees after the soft opening, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The franchisee must maintain a full-time staff, including a Center Director, Program Director, and Program Coaches, and may need to hire a full-time employee to handle inbound inquiries if they do not contract with a call center.
While Brain Balance provides initial training and support, the franchisee is ultimately accountable for the success of their center. This includes completing pre-opening checklist items, obtaining the company's consent before opening the center, and continuously operating the business. The franchisee's failure to commence or continuously operate the business can negatively impact Brain Balance's network, emphasizing the importance of the franchisee's role in promoting the brand and delivering services effectively.