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Brain Balance Centers

Brain Balance Centers

Brain Balance Centers franchises provide a non-medical, non-pharmaceutical Brain Balance Program designed to improve brain function, focus, performance, behavior, and social skills through integrated sensory-motor stimulation, cognitive and physical exercises, academic protocols, and nutrition guidance. The franchisor grants franchises for operating full Brain Balance Centers or smaller Satellite Centers (for existing franchisees) that deliver this holistic program. The target market primarily consists of children and adults facing neurodevelopmental, mental health, learning, and behavioral challenges.

ServicesNaperville, ILBB InvestCo, L.P.www.brainbalance.com
Item 19 AvailableSBA Loan Data

Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.

Overview

Investment
$215,895 - $463,765
Franchise Fee
$45,000
Locations
65

Financial Requirements

Franchise Fee$45,000
Initial Investment Range$215,895 - $463,765
Royalty Rate8.00%
Brand Fund2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees$248 - $263

8% royalty + 2% ad fund + approx $240/mo software & technology fees

Franchise Stats

Franchise Locations65
Corporate Locations0
States Operating2
Franchising SinceN/A
FDD Year2025

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$686,778.67
Median Gross Revenue
$558,573
Top Quartile Revenue
$1,094,279
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$350,307

Data Based On: 61 franchisee-owned Centers open for the entire year in 2024.

* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for 2024 from Chart Three segmented data: (21 units × $1,094,279 + 20 units × $595,375 + 20 units × $350,307) / 61 total units = $686,778.67. The median gross revenue is taken directly from Chart One for 2024. Revenue top quartile is the average for the Top Third segment, and revenue bottom quartile is the average for the 3rd Third segment from Chart Three for 2024. No expense data was provided, so profit/net income/EBITDA fields are null.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How Brain Balance Centers Compares to Other Children's Education & Enrichment Franchises

Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 87% of Children's Education & Enrichment franchises
  • Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Children's Education & Enrichment
FranchiseInvestment RangeFranchise FeeRoyaltyLocations
Brain Balance Centers
Current
$216K - $464K$45K8.0%65
Mathnasium$113K - $150K$49K10.0%995
MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS; MATHNASIUM CENTERS,$113K - $150K$49K10.0%968
SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN$108K - $239K$37K11.0%469
CLUB Z!$41K - $57K$27K8.0%328
SOCCER SHOTS$43K - $54K$37K7.0%306
Children's Education & Enrichment Average
39 franchises
$205K - $385K$41K7.7%-

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 39 Children's Education & Enrichment franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States by Outlet Count
1CA
0

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Brain Balance Centers franchisees (2013 - 2025)

Total Loans
43
Average Loan Amount
$267,616
Total Loan Volume
$11,507,500
Default Rate
13.9%

Loans by Year

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Litigation Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

Chief Program Officer Rebecca R. Jackson and spouse filed Chapter 7 on August 21, 2020, discharged February 23, 2021.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
1
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired by Franchisor
0
Ceased Operations (Other)
7
System Transfers
4
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New Franchises
13

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Brain Balance Centers franchise?

The total initial investment to open a Brain Balance Centers franchise ranges from $215,895 to $463,765. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.

How much revenue does a Brain Balance Centers franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Brain Balance Centers franchise is $686,778.67. The median revenue is $558,573.

How many Brain Balance Centers franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, Brain Balance Centers has 65 franchise locations.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Brain Balance Centers franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Brain Balance Centers franchises. Historical data shows 43 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Brain Balance Centers franchisees, with an average loan amount of $267,616. The historical default rate is 13.9%.

Is Brain Balance Centers a good franchise to buy?

Brain Balance Centers shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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