What is the initial term length of a Brain Balance franchise agreement?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ble lists certain important provisions of the Franchise and related agreements. You should read these provisions in the agreements attached to this Disclosure Document.**
| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement (or Satellite Franchise Agreement, if different) | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Term of the Franchise | 4.01 | 10 years |
| b. | Renewal or Extension of the Term | 4.02 | The Franchise Agreement may be extended for an additional term of 5 years unless you give written notice at least 3 months but not more than 6 months prior to expiration of the current term. |
| c. | Requirements for You to Renew or Extend | 4.02 | Execute the current form of the Franchise Agreement and pay a renewal fee equal to $10,000 You may be asked to sign a contract with materially different terms and conditions than your original agreement. Must be re-approved by us. |
| d. | Termination by You |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 54–61)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brain Balance's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial term of the franchise agreement is 10 years, as detailed in Section 4.01 of the agreement. This means a franchisee will operate their Brain Balance center under the franchise terms for a decade before needing to consider renewal.
At the end of the initial 10-year term, Brain Balance offers an option for renewal. Franchisees can extend the agreement for an additional 5 years, as stated in Section 4.02. However, to renew, the franchisee must provide written notice within a specific window—at least 3 months, but not more than 6 months—before the current term expires.
To successfully renew the Brain Balance franchise agreement, Section 4.02 requires franchisees to execute the current form of the Franchise Agreement and pay a renewal fee of $10,000. It's important to note that the renewal agreement may contain materially different terms and conditions than the original agreement, and the franchisee must be re-approved by Brain Balance. This implies that renewal is not automatic and is subject to Brain Balance's discretion and potentially new, revised terms.