What is the recommended number of Virtual Program Kits to purchase initially for a Brain Balance center?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
anchise fee is discussed in greater detail in Item 5.
- Note 2: You are required to purchase a minimum supply of program kits as initial inventory. We recommend that you purchase eight (8) In Center Program Kits and three (3) Virtual Program Kits. Each In Center Program Kit costs $250 and each Virtual Program Kit costs $425. As you enroll families you will need to purchase more as every enrollment requires a program kit. The above table reflects our recommendation of eight (8) In Center kits and three Virtual kits. Your initial costs may be higher or lower based on how many of each kit you decide to purchase. Cos
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 purchase a minimum supply of program kits as initial inventory. Brain Balance recommends that franchisees purchase three Virtual Program Kits, with each kit costing $425.
This recommendation is part of the initial investment a franchisee must make to start the business. The FDD notes that as franchisees enroll families, they will need to purchase more kits, as every enrollment requires a program kit. The initial costs for these kits may fluctuate based on the number of kits a franchisee decides to purchase and potential increases in equipment costs.
Prospective Brain Balance franchisees should consider the cost of these kits as part of their initial financial planning. It's important to note that the cost of kits may increase, so franchisees should factor in potential price changes when budgeting. Additionally, franchisees should be prepared to purchase more kits as their enrollment numbers grow.