Brain Balance Centers franchise
A center offering structured activities and coaching programs for children and families. At the end of 2025 there were 73 Brain Balance Centers locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $222K–$504K
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 8%; $1,000 monthly minimum
- Locations, 2025
- 73−1 in 2 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- Not on the SBA Franchise Directory
From BB Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Brain Balance Centers franchise costs
Opening Standard center costs an estimated $221,503 to $503,681. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: BB Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 23
Brain Balance Centers franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: BB Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 8% of gross revenue, subject to a $1,000 monthly minimum. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: BB Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Brain Balance Centers publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: BB Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 71
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 69 (−5) | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 65 (−4) | 0 | 8 |
| 2025 | 73 (+8) | 0 | 1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: BB Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 75
How Brain Balance Centers compares
Of the 51 education franchises on this site, Brain Balance Centers is the 33rd cheapest to open and the 20th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Brain Balance Centers | Typical education |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $222K | $165K |
| Royalty | 8% | 8% |
| Closed or left per year | 6.6% | 3.8% |
| Change in franchised locations, 2 yrs | −1.4% | +34.3% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 45 of 51 |
Typical is the median across the 51 brands in education franchises.
