Quick Verdict · who it fits
Best Brains, Inc. fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale child services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$30K - $134K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$15K
Royalty (Item 6)
14%
System size (Item 20)
162 +43
Liquid capital
$3K
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
15+ yrs
Company-owned units
2
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
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 14% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (14%)
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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.
164
Total units open
162 franchised, 2 company-owned
43 franchised units opened in 2024
Units opened last year
1 unit ceased operations; 2 units underwent non-renewal
Units closed last year
+40 franchised units in 2024
Net unit growth
from 122 to 162
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Best Brains ranks against 136 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
5th pct · of 136 peers
Franchise fee
5th pct · of 136 peers
System size
81st pct · of 136 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$368K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
97
Franchises analyzed
136
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Brains | None | $15K | $30K - $134K | 14% | 162 |
| Class 101Similar price | Disclosed | $50K | $84K - $138K | 8% | 85 |
| Kumon North AmericaBiggest system | Disclosed | $2K | $102K - $234K | — | 1,705 |
| Uatp ManagementTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $2.9M - $5.4M | 7% | 202 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Best Brains, Inc. requires a $14,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $29,850–$134,300, per the most recent FDD on file.
No. Best Brains, Inc. does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 14% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
Per the FDD, Best Brains, Inc. typically expects $3,000 in liquid capital. Actual approval thresholds may vary by territory and program.
As of their 2026 FDD, Best Brains, Inc. has 162 total locations, with 43 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Best Brains, Inc. 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, Best Brains, Inc. discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a renewal fee of $1,450. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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