For how long is a Brain Balance franchisee required to use the services of a professional bookkeeper?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- Note 15: You are required to acquire and use an accounting software that meets our standards (currently QuickBooks), which you may either purchase or license on a monthly basis.
In addition, we will require you to use the services of a professional bookkeeper for at least the first six months of operation that must be approved by the Franchisor.
In our discretion, we can continue to require you to use a professional bookkeeping service.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 19–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brain Balance's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to use a franchisor-approved professional bookkeeper for a minimum of six months after beginning operations. This requirement ensures that franchisees establish sound financial management practices from the outset.
Brain Balance also retains the discretion to extend this requirement beyond the initial six months. This means that even after the initial period, Brain Balance can mandate the continued use of a professional bookkeeper if they deem it necessary.
Franchisees must also use accounting software that meets Brain Balance's standards, currently QuickBooks, which can be purchased or licensed monthly. This dual requirement of approved software and a professional bookkeeper highlights the importance Brain Balance places on accurate and standardized financial record-keeping across all franchise locations.