What should a prospective Brain Balance franchisee do regarding costs and expenses?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The financial performance representation does not reflect the cost of sales, operating expense, or other costs or expenses that must be deducted from the gross revenue or gross sales figures to obtain your net income or profit.
You should conduct an independent investigation of the costs and expenses you will incur in operating your Brain Balance Center.
Franchisees or former franchisees, listed in the Franchise Disclosure Document, may be one source if this information.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 72–292)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brain Balance's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the financial performance representation provided by Brain Balance does not include deductions for cost of sales, operating expenses, or other costs. These deductions are necessary to determine net income or profit. Therefore, a prospective franchisee should conduct an independent investigation to determine the costs and expenses they will incur while operating a Brain Balance center.
To conduct this investigation, Brain Balance suggests that prospective franchisees consult current or former franchisees listed in the Franchise Disclosure Document. Speaking with existing and former franchisees can provide valuable insights into the actual costs and expenses associated with running a Brain Balance center. This information can help potential franchisees develop a realistic financial model for their business.
It is important for prospective franchisees to understand all the costs involved in operating a Brain Balance franchise to accurately project potential profitability. By conducting thorough due diligence and consulting with other franchisees, prospective franchisees can make informed decisions about whether to invest in a Brain Balance franchise.