How many Brain Balance outlets were at the start of 2022 in California?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reacquired | ||||||||
| from | ||||||||
| Franchisee | ||||||||
| California | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — CENTERS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 65–70)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brain Balance's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were zero Brain Balance outlets in California at the start of 2022. The provided table tracks outlet data by state, year, and changes in outlet numbers.
Specifically, the table includes columns for 'Outlets at Start of the Year,' 'Outlets Opened,' 'Outlets Reacquired from Franchisee,' 'Outlets Closed,' 'Outlets Sold to Franchisee,' and 'Outlets at End of Year.' For California in 2022, the 'Outlets at Start of the Year' is listed as 0. This indicates that there were no Brain Balance centers operating in California at the beginning of that year.
This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides a historical view of Brain Balance's presence and growth (or lack thereof) in specific states. A prospective franchisee in California should further investigate why there were no outlets in the state at that time and whether this reflects market conditions or other factors that could impact their investment.