Body & Brain franchise
2022 filing · February 18, 2022
Body & Brain at a glance
A yoga and meditation center offering classes, workshops and wellness programs focused on breathing and energy. At the end of 2021 there were 84 Body & Brain locations in the US, 26 franchised and 58 company-owned, so most are run by the company itself.
The business
- Franchisor
- Body and Brain Center, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Current franchisor selling since
- 2015
- 7 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Mesa, Arizona
- Typical size
- 600–1,500 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $53K–$116K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $10,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 10%
- 10% of monthly program sales
- Brand fund
- 0.5%
- 0.5% of program sales, paid monthly
- Renewal fee
- $1,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 84
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 26
- Company-owned
- 58
From Body and Brain Center, LLC’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Body & Brain among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Body & Brain | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $84,240 | Costs less than 91% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $10,000 | Lower than 95% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 10% | Higher than 95% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 84 | More than 73% of franchises |
How much a Body & Brain franchise costs
Opening one Body & Brain costs an estimated $52,930 to $115,550. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are build out & improvements ($5,000 to $30,000) and additional funds – 3 months ($2,050 to $11,800). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $10,000 | ||
| Initial Training Fee | $10,000 | ||
| Self-Enrichment Workshop | $150 | $400 | |
| Qualified Instructor Training | $2,800 | $3,900 | |
| Leadership Training | $7,500 | $9,400 | |
| Training Expenses (food, travel and lodging) | $2,300 | $5,000 | |
| Lease deposit | $2,000 | $6,000 | |
| Rent (3 months after opening) | $3,000 | $9,000 | |
| Build Out & Improvements | $5,000 | $30,000 | |
| Decorating, Furniture & Furnishings | $2,900 | $4,550 | |
| Computer System | $1,100 | $2,700 | |
| Initial Supply of Inventory | $500 | $2,000 | |
| Office Supplies | $300 | ||
| Signage | $500 | $2,000 | |
| Pre-opening Marketing | $1,500 | $2,500 | |
| Utility deposits | $0 | $300 | |
| Music License Fee (for 1 year) | $300 | $600 | |
| Business License | $30 | $500 | |
| Incorporation Fee | $200 | $700 | |
| Professional Fees | $300 | $3,000 | |
| Insurance (premium for 1 year) | $500 | $900 | |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $2,050 | $11,800 | |
| Total | $52,930 | $115,550 | |
Source: Body and Brain Center, LLC, 2022 filing, page 14
Body & Brain franchise fee
The franchise fee is $10,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Body and Brain Center, LLC, 2022 filing, page 9
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 10% of monthly program sales. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 0.5% of program sales, paid monthly. |
| Software Fee | Currently $40 per month (not to exceed $100 per month) |
| Transfer Fee | Our costs incurred as part of transfer, up to maximum of $3,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $1,000 |
| Additional Training Fee | Up to $150 per hour plus food, lodging and travel expenses |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Body and Brain Center, LLC, 2022 filing, pages 10 and 11
Other fees as filed, from page 11. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Body & Brain does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Body and Brain Center, LLC, 2022 filing, page 38
How Body & Brain compares
Of the 195 fitness franchises on this site, Body & Brain is the 13th cheapest to open and the 37th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Body & Brain | Typical fitness brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $53K | $297K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $116K | $584K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $10K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 10% | 7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 0.5% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 84 | 14 | 21 |
| Change in franchised locations, 0 yrs | −29.7% | +33.3% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 127 of 195 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 195 brands in fitness franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 36 (−1) | 63 |
| 2020 | 31 (−5) | 60 |
| 2021 | 26 (−5) | 58 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: fitness franchise costs and franchise failure rates.
Source: Body and Brain Center, LLC, 2022 filing, page 39
Who owns Body & Brain?
Body & Brain franchises are sold by Body and Brain Center, LLC. It is a subsidiary of Body & Brain Yoga and Health Centers, Inc.
From Body and Brain Center, LLC’s 2022 filing, page 7.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Body and Brain Center, LLC, 2022 filing, litigation on page 9, bankruptcy on page 9
Body & Brain filings
The figures on this page come from Body and Brain Center, LLC’s 2022 filing, issued February 18, 2022, on record with the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | February 18, 2022 | Minnesota | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
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