What laws and regulations must a Brain Balance franchisee follow when conducting the Franchised Business?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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10.03. FRANCHISEE shall operate the Franchised Business from a self-contained space located in a retail building within the Territory in accordance with the terms and intent of this Agreement in a lawful and ethical manner as specified by COMPANY in its Operations Manual. FRANCHISEE shall obtain all permits and business licenses required by law for its Center location and shall comply with all premises regulatory requirements. FRANCHISEE shall obtain prior written approval from COMPANY of the lease, sign the lease within 120 days of the execution of this Agreement, and provide a copy of the executed lease to COMPANY within ten (10) days of its execution. The lease shall contain provisions that permit assignment to COMPANY and expressly provide that there are no obligations imposed on or granted against COMPANY. FRANCHISEE shall open the Center within nine (9) months of the date of this Agreement.
10.04. FRANCHISEE shall pay on a timely basis all of its bills and obligations; federal, state, and local and other expenses; and all taxes of the Franchised Business. FRANCHISEE shall not create or incur any expenses chargeable to COMPANY without COMPANY's prior written approval.
10.05. FRANCHISEE shall maintain the standard practices and image developed by COMPANY as the same may be changed from time to time by COMPANY, in order to maintain uniformity with other franchisees utilizing the Marks, and shall use only those standard methodologies, protocols, forms, stationery, and printed material of a style uniformly prescribed by COMPANY for its franchisees and of a quality that meets the standards uniformly prescribed by COMPANY.
10.06. FRANCHISEE shall conduct continuing local advertising in form, content, and media approved by COMPANY in a minimum amount set forth in Section 6.07, depending upon location and demographics, and retain evidence of such expenditures for submission to COMPANY upon request.
10.07. FRANCHISEE shall utilize a bookkeeping service designated by COMPANY for the first six (6) months of FRANCHISEE's operation of the Franchised Business.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 70–72)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Brain Balance Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must operate their franchised business in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. This is essential for promoting Brain Balance's franchise network and maintaining its reputation both locally and nationally. Failure to do so can negatively impact Brain Balance.
Brain Balance franchisees are required to obtain all necessary permits and business licenses as mandated by law for their center's location. They must also adhere to all premises regulatory requirements. Furthermore, franchisees are responsible for paying all bills and obligations, including federal, state, and local taxes, and other expenses related to the franchised business in a timely manner.
Prior to opening their Brain Balance center and starting the Brain Balance Program with any student, franchisees must obtain express written consent from Brain Balance. This ensures that the franchisee meets all pre-opening requirements and is ready to deliver the program effectively. Additionally, franchisees must prominently display signage approved by Brain Balance to indicate that their center is an independently owned and operated location within the Brain Balance Achievement Center system.
Brain Balance franchisees must operate ethically and lawfully, as specified in the Brain Balance Operations Manual. They are also obligated to maintain a full-time staff, including a Center Director, a Program Director, and an appropriate number of Program Coaches, to deliver the services as required by Brain Balance. Compliance with these regulations and guidelines is crucial for the successful operation of a Brain Balance franchise and the maintenance of the brand's standards.