If I develop an idea related to Brain Balance's business, what am I obligated to do?

According to Brain Balance's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any new idea, invention, improvement, or copyrightable work that a franchisee creates or helps develop while associated with Brain Balance, which relates to Brain Balance's business, belongs to Brain Balance. This applies during the period of association with the company.

If such a development or creation occurs during the franchisee's association or up to one year after leaving Brain Balance, the franchisee is obligated to promptly disclose and explain it to Brain Balance. Furthermore, the franchisee must assign all rights they may have in the development to Brain Balance without receiving additional compensation.

This clause ensures that any intellectual property developed during or shortly after the franchise agreement that is relevant to Brain Balance's business becomes the property of the franchisor. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising to protect the brand's innovations and proprietary information. Prospective franchisees should be aware that they will not own any such intellectual property they develop related to the Brain Balance business, even after the franchise relationship ends.