Is a Brain Balance franchisee prohibited from owning or participating in any business that competes with the Brain Balance Franchised business?

According to the 2025 Brain Balance Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are restricted from engaging in any competing businesses. Specifically, 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 prohibition extends to direct or indirect participation, whether alone or with others, in any capacity such as partner, stockholder, member, officer, director, employee, or representative.

This non-compete clause ensures that the franchisee's focus remains solely on the Brain Balance center and prevents any potential conflicts of interest or diversion of resources to competing ventures. It protects Brain Balance's market position and proprietary information by preventing franchisees from leveraging their knowledge and resources gained from the franchise to benefit a competing business.

For a prospective franchisee, this means a complete commitment to the Brain Balance business is required. They must not have any existing involvement in competing businesses, and they cannot develop such interests during the term of the franchise agreement. This restriction is a standard practice in franchising to maintain brand consistency and protect the franchisor's business model. Franchisees should carefully consider this restriction and ensure they are willing to fully dedicate their efforts to the Brain Balance franchise.