What was the total number of Brain Balance outlets reacquired from franchisees during 2023?
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 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 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 outlets reacquired from franchisees in 2023. The table provided details the status of company-owned outlets from 2022 to 2024, showing no instances of re acquisitions from franchisees during 2023. This suggests that Brain Balance did not buy back any franchise locations during that year.
For a potential franchisee, this information is valuable as it provides insight into the stability of the franchise network. The absence of re acquisitions could indicate that franchisees are generally successful and satisfied with their businesses, or that Brain Balance prefers not to reacquire struggling locations. However, it is important to consider this data in conjunction with other factors, such as the number of outlets closed or sold to franchisees, to get a comprehensive understanding of the franchise system's health.
It is also worth noting that the table specifically addresses company-owned outlets. This means the re acquisition data pertains to situations where Brain Balance directly took over a franchised location. This differs from transfers to new owners, which are covered in another table. A prospective franchisee should carefully review all tables in Item 20 to understand the different ways franchise locations can change ownership or status within the Brain Balance system.