What was the total number of Brain Balance outlets at the start of 2023?

According to Brain Balance's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, specific details regarding the total number of Brain Balance outlets at the start of 2023 are not provided in the tables included in Item 20. While there is data on the status of franchised outlets and company-owned outlets, a system-wide summary that would provide the total number of outlets at the beginning of 2023 is not present. The tables focus on changes within the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, such as outlets opened, terminations, and closures, rather than a concrete starting number for each year.

Specifically, Table No. 3, which details the status of franchised outlets, does not include a column that provides the total number of outlets at the start of the year. Instead, it tracks changes such as openings, terminations, and non-renewals. Similarly, Table No. 4, which covers company-owned outlets, also lacks this starting number. Table No. 1, titled "System Wide Outlet Summary for Years 2022 to 2024" does not contain any data.

Therefore, a prospective Brain Balance franchisee would need to contact the franchisor directly to obtain the total number of operating Brain Balance outlets at the beginning of 2023. This information is crucial for assessing the overall size and stability of the franchise system during that period and comparing it to more current data.