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.

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.

Locations

$216K–$464K

Investment

ServicesNaperville, ILBB InvestCo, L.P.www.brainbalance.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$45,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$215,895 – $463,765

Low: $215,895High: $463,765

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

8.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$248 – $263

Item 6 of FDD

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

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

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

Key Insights

Higher investment than 87% of Children's Education & Enrichment franchises
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Children's Education & Enrichment

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Brain Balance Centers Current	$216K – $464K	$45K	8.0%	65
Mathnasium	$113K – $150K	$49K	10.0%	995
MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS; MATHNASIUM CENTERS,	$113K – $150K	$49K	10.0%	968
SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN	$108K – $239K	$37K	11.0%	469
CLUB Z!	$41K – $57K	$27K	8.0%	328
SOCCER SHOTS	$43K – $54K	$37K	7.0%	306
Children's Education & Enrichment Average 39 franchises	$205K – $385K	$41K	7.7%	–

* 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

1CA

SBA Loan History

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

Total Loans

Average Loan

$267,616

Total Volume

$11.5M

Default Rate

13.9%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

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

Franchisee Contacts

97 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

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

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

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.