Quick Verdict · who it fits
Brain Balance fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale child services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$222K - $504K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$45K
Royalty (Item 6)
8% + 2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$559k all franchisee-owned Centers
System size (Item 20)
73 +9
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
19+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
29 days
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$560,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (8%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
65
Total units open
4
Units opened last year
7
Units closed last year
-3
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Brain Balance ranks against 138 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
63rd pct · of 138 peers
Franchise fee
39th pct · of 138 peers
System size
68th pct · of 138 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$372K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
95
Franchises analyzed
138
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brain Balance | Disclosed | $45K | $222K - $504K | 8% | 73 |
| Honest Art WorldwideSimilar price | Disclosed | $45K | $260K - $523K | 7% | 0 |
| Kumon North AmericaBiggest system | Disclosed | $2K | $102K - $234K | — | 1,705 |
| Uatp ManagementTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $2.9M - $5.4M | 7% | 202 |
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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Brain Balance requires a $45,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $221,503–$503,681, per the most recent FDD on file.
Brain Balance is franchised by BB Franchising LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Brain Balance discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $559,395. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 8% of Gross Revenue and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Revenues with a monthly minimum of $200 on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Brain Balance has 73 total locations, with 9 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Brain Balance's most recent FDD documents approximately 29 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
No. Brain Balance does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Brain Balance discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $10,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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