Best Brains
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Best Brains franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Best Brains operates learning centers that provide personalized tutoring and enrichment programs in math, English, and abacus for students from kindergarten thr
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Best Brains franchise?
- The Best Brains Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $49,850–$134,300 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 17). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Best Brains charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $750 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $3 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Best Brains disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Best Brains FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- How many Best Brains locations are there?
- The FDD reports 203 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 36). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $49,850 – $134,300 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
- 3Outlets grew by 39 in 2025, to 203 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 17
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Normal monthly royalty minimumMain ongoing fee
43 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2026 FDD for Best Brains has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 36
Net +79 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($49,850 – $134,300) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Best Brains reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Reported units went from 164 to 203 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 17
- [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 36
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | due from related affiliates | $100,000 |
| 2024 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $2,444,879 |
| 2024 | advances | $140,891 |
| 2024 | loan receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $666,477 |
| 2024 | other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $6,926 |
| 2024 | total current assets | $5,062,424 |
| 2024 | furniture and fixture | $121,927 |
| 2024 | fixed asset building and equipment | $160,000 |
| 2024 | vehicles | $545,919 |
| 2024 | accumulated depreciation | -$331,132 |
| 2024 | total fixed asset | $496,714 |
| 2024 | intangible asset software development | $96,000 |
| 2024 | accumulated amortization | -$59,400 |
| 2024 | mortgages, notes and bonds payable within one year | $157,834 |
| 2024 | deferred franchise revenue - current | $111,920 |
| 2024 | other current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $157,392 |
| 2024 | economic injury disaster loan | $150,000 |
| 2024 | total non-current liabilities | $852,251 |
| 2024 | stockholders' equity common stock | $1,000 |
| 2024 | retained earnings | $77,883 |
| 2024 | total stockholders' equity | $200,258 |
| 2024 | total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $5,595,738 |
| 2024 | royalty income | $4,075,600 |
| 2024 | tuition fees | $1,101,650 |
| 2024 | material charges | $2,824,687 |
| 2024 | other operating income | $653,611 |
| 2024 | gross income | $8,733,534 |
| 2024 | payroll expense | $1,364,838 |
| 2024 | contractor's payment | $842,453 |
| 2024 | bad debt | $464,041 |
| 2024 | advertising and marketing | $441,906 |
| 2024 | supplies | $381,648 |
| 2024 | rent | $275,834 |
| 2024 | office expense | $248,265 |
| 2024 | shipping and customs | $74,549 |
| 2024 | dues and subscriptions | $58,659 |
| 2024 | postage | $50,279 |
| 2024 | meals and entertainment | $47,496 |
| 2024 | commission expense | $29,473 |
| 2024 | taxes and license | $9,998 |
| 2024 | bank and merchant processing fees | $29,268 |
| 2024 | utilities | $25,095 |
| 2024 | automobile expense | $11,551 |
| 2024 | telephone | $7,010 |
| 2024 | licenses and permits | $6,056 |
| 2024 | contribution | $1,213 |
| 2024 | total expenses | $8,592,366 |
| 2024 | other income | -$1,543 |
| 2024 | income before income tax | $139,625 |
| 2024 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $139,625 |
| 2024 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $139,625 |
| 2024 | gain/loss on sale of asset | $1,543 |
| 2024 | depreciation and amortization | $77,662 |
| 2024 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$406,472 |
| 2024 | account and credit card payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $570,363 |
| 2024 | other current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $161,291 |
| 2024 | net cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$413,975 |
| 2024 | cash flow from investing activities fixed assets | -$380,831 |
| 2024 | loan receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $276,269 |
| 2024 | net cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$40,961 |
| 2024 | loans & borrowings | $516,797 |
| 2024 | net change in cash and cash equivalents | -$66,638 |
| 2024 | cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year | $285,979 |
| 2024 | cash and cash equivalents, end of the year | $219,342 |
| 2024 | account and credit card payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $4,116,083 |
| 2024 | mortgages, notes and bonds payable in one year or more | $300,090 |
| 2024 | cash and cash equivalents | $219,342 |
| 2024 | additional paid in capital | $121,375 |
| 2024 | tuition fee reimbursement | $1,103,757 |
| 2024 | legal and professional fees | $271,716 |
| 2024 | travel | $157,219 |
| 2024 | current liabilities subtotal, source labeled total liabilities | $4,543,229 |
| 2024 | total assets | $5,595,738 |
| 2024 | software expense | $1,107,354 |
| 2024 | repairs and maintainence | $54,803 |
| 2024 | payroll taxes | $104,997 |
| 2024 | insurance | $140,216 |
| 2024 | franchise fees | $77,987 |
| 2024 | inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$1,066,562 |
| 2024 | outside services | $147,209 |
| 2024 | other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $108,575 |
| 2024 | deferred franchise revenue - non-current | $402,161 |
| 2024 | interest expense | $137,921 |
| 2024 | depreciation | $77,662 |
| 2024 | event expense | $24,194 |
| 2024 | income from operation | $141,168 |
| 2024 | total other income | -$1,543 |
| 2024 | inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $1,483,909 |
| 2024 | net cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $388,297 |
| 2024 | material development charges | $895,686 |
| 2023 | due from related affiliates | $199,679 |
| 2023 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $2,038,407 |
| 2023 | inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $417,347 |
| 2023 | loan receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $942,746 |
| 2023 | other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $15,822 |
| 2023 | furniture and fixture | $119,417 |
| 2023 | vehicles | $246,030 |
| 2023 | total fixed asset | $246,490 |
| 2023 | accumulated amortization | -$47,200 |
| 2023 | total assets | $4,336,162 |
| 2023 | account and credit card payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $3,545,720 |
| 2023 | deferred franchise revenue - current | $45,025 |
| 2023 | other current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $170,701 |
| 2023 | current liabilities subtotal, source labeled total liabilities | $3,811,576 |
| 2023 | deferred franchise revenue - non-current | $91,143 |
| 2023 | total non-current liabilities | $335,454 |
| 2023 | stockholders' equity common stock | $1,000 |
| 2023 | additional paid in capital | $121,375 |
| 2023 | total stockholders' equity | $189,133 |
| 2023 | total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $4,336,162 |
| 2023 | royalty income | $3,502,324 |
| 2023 | other operating income | $582,654 |
| 2023 | gross income | $6,135,341 |
| 2023 | software expense | $893,316 |
| 2023 | payroll expense | $1,124,746 |
| 2023 | contractor's payment | $317,037 |
| 2023 | advertising and marketing | $311,486 |
| 2023 | supplies | $283,847 |
| 2023 | rent | $286,147 |
| 2023 | legal and professional fees | $222,915 |
| 2023 | depreciation | $54,176 |
| 2023 | shipping and customs | $76,848 |
| 2023 | repairs and maintainence | $42,157 |
| 2023 | postage | $36,227 |
| 2023 | commission expense | $22,111 |
| 2023 | taxes and license | $55,798 |
| 2023 | utilities | $13,583 |
| 2023 | telephone | $5,785 |
| 2023 | contribution | $4,351 |
| 2023 | total expenses | $6,182,958 |
| 2023 | income from operation | -$47,617 |
| 2023 | other income | $42,812 |
| 2023 | total other income | $42,812 |
| 2023 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$4,805 |
| 2023 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$4,805 |
| 2023 | depreciation and amortization | $54,176 |
| 2023 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$489,432 |
| 2023 | other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$10,005 |
| 2023 | account and credit card payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $828,646 |
| 2023 | net cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $344,257 |
| 2023 | cash flow from investing activities fixed assets | -$33,948 |
| 2023 | loans & borrowings | -$65,898 |
| 2023 | net cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$65,898 |
| 2023 | net change in cash and cash equivalents | $126,919 |
| 2023 | cash and cash equivalents, end of the year | $285,979 |
| 2023 | material charges | $1,974,379 |
| 2023 | interest expense | $14,001 |
| 2023 | event expense | -$1,440 |
| 2023 | travel | $203,700 |
| 2023 | gain/loss on sale of asset | -$42,812 |
| 2023 | mortgages, notes and bonds payable within one year | $50,129 |
| 2023 | office expense | $205,009 |
| 2023 | other current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $135,996 |
| 2023 | outside services | $768,500 |
| 2023 | dues and subscriptions | $40,966 |
| 2023 | economic injury disaster loan | $150,000 |
| 2023 | retained earnings | $66,758 |
| 2023 | material development charges | $892,640 |
| 2023 | meals and entertainment | $70,512 |
| 2023 | loan receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$117,492 |
| 2023 | net cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$151,440 |
| 2023 | income before income tax | -$4,805 |
| 2023 | cash and cash equivalents | $285,979 |
| 2023 | total current assets | $4,040,872 |
| 2023 | franchise fees | $75,983 |
| 2023 | bank and merchant processing fees | $31,986 |
| 2023 | advances | $140,891 |
| 2023 | mortgages, notes and bonds payable in one year or more | $94,311 |
| 2023 | insurance | $120,390 |
| 2023 | inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$127,507 |
| 2023 | payroll taxes | $85,900 |
| 2023 | licenses and permits | $262 |
| 2023 | cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year | $159,060 |
| 2023 | fixed asset building and equipment | $160,000 |
| 2023 | accumulated depreciation | -$278,956 |
| 2023 | intangible asset software development | $96,000 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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