Best Brains
Education & Child Enrichment · Tutoring & Test Prep
- Active units
- 162
- Royalty
- 14.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Best Brains
Best Brains Learning Centers is a brand dedicated to helping children aged 3-14 achieve academic success. With both online and in-person options available, Best Brains utilizes certified teachers and a unique curriculum to provide a comprehensive learning experience. Their programs include Math, English, Abacus, Coding, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Science Lab, General Knowledge, and Test Prep for ACT/SAT, CogAT, STAAR, and more. They also offer specialized programs for PreK students, Baby Genius Math and English, and an Early Learner's Program. What sets Best Brains apart is their proven methodology, which focuses on teaching lifelong skills rather than memorization. Their personalized academic plans cater to each student's individual learning style, and weekly teacher feedback ensures progress inside and outside the classroom. With a commitment to quality education, Best Brains boasts real teachers and real learning. Their results speak for themselves, with 96% of families reporting improved grades within 6 months of enrollment. Join Best Brains today and unlock your child's full potential!.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$15k
- Second location discount
Initial franchise fee for a second location is 12000
- Option Agreement credit
2500 option fee credited against Franchise Fee if franchise agreement is signed for found territory
- Veteran training fee waiver
Training fee waived for an honorably discharged U.S. Veteran
- Local advertising
250.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,000 – 1,500 sq ft
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations201
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings39
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate24.1%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR28.4%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio39.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$92k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open10 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate14.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.