Under what conditions can a franchisee operate a Brain Balance® Satellite Center?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you already own a Center and have operated it for at least one year, we may approve you to operate a satellite center concept ("Brain Balance® Satellite Center"). A satellite location can only be located within the Franchisee's existing market. Brain Balance® Satellite Centers are facilities that only deliver programming and do not handle lead intake or assessment of prospective enrolling families, post-Program assessments, or administrative functions, so they are smaller and have fewer features.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–10)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brain Balance's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may be approved to operate a Brain Balance® Satellite Center if they already own a Brain Balance Center and have operated it for at least one year. The FDD specifies that the satellite location must be within the franchisee's existing market.
Brain Balance® Satellite Centers are designed to be smaller facilities with fewer features than a full Brain Balance Center. These satellite locations focus solely on delivering the Brain Balance program.
Specifically, Brain Balance® Satellite Centers do not handle lead intake, assessment of prospective enrolling families, post-program assessments, or administrative functions. This streamlined approach allows franchisees to expand their service reach within their established territory without the overhead and responsibilities of a full-service center.
This setup could be beneficial for franchisees looking to increase their market penetration and serve more clients efficiently. However, prospective franchisees should carefully consider the operational limitations of a satellite center and ensure it aligns with their business goals and market needs.