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Buy a Best Brains Franchise

Best Brains is an after-school learning center franchise for children ages 3 to 14, founded in 2011 and franchising since 2013. The brand teaches a proprietary, non-repetitive curriculum built around one concept at a time, with core programs in Math, English, Abacus, and Coding delivered by certified teachers in small, low-ratio classes.

Beyond the core subjects, centers offer Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Science Lab, test prep, and early-learner and summer programs, alongside homework help and aftercare. Many programs are also available through Best Brains Online, extending reach to students outside a center’s immediate area. The customer base is local parents seeking structured academic enrichment outside the school system.

Supported from a Chicago headquarters, the network operates more than 200 centers across the US, Canada, and Australia. Centers run on a territory-based, owner-operator model that can be managed part- or full-time depending on the programs offered. Best Brains positions itself as the supplemental-education brand offering Math, English, Abacus, and Coding under one roof, with teacher-designed curriculum as its main point of difference.

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Why buy a Best Brains Franchise?

Buying a Best Brains franchise gives an owner an established supplemental-education brand in a category that has stayed resilient across economic cycles, as families continue to prioritize spending on children’s academic enrichment. The brand’s teacher-designed, non-repetitive curriculum and certified-educator model give a center a clear point of difference from tutoring competitors that lean on memorization.

The learning-center model carries lower start-up costs than many bricks-and-mortar franchises, and the option to run a center part- or full-time suits owners building the business alongside other commitments. Protected territories, a Chicago-based franchise success team, and the Best Brains Online platform give owners room to grow enrollment both locally and beyond their immediate area.

Best Brains Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2011

    • Franchising Since

      2013

    • New Startup Cost

      $29,850 – $134,300

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $14,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $2,500

      no fee if transferring to an entity (only legal costs)

    • Royalty Fee

      14%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      $1 / $3

      per student, or $250 per Month minimum

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      164

    • New Units Opened *

      43

    • Units Transferred *

      6

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Best Brains – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Best Brains supports franchisees through a Chicago-based franchise success team covering training, marketing, and ongoing operations. New owners complete a multi-platform training program and are paired with experienced mentors, with further training offered year-round to keep curriculum knowledge current. Day-to-day support spans curriculum delivery, operations, and marketing assistance. Resale buyers should confirm what onboarding and transfer training Best Brains provides to incoming owners, and whether existing teaching staff and their certifications carry over with the center.

  2. Ideal Owner

    No teaching background is required: certified teachers deliver instruction, so the owner's role centers on running the center, managing staff, and building community relationships. The model suits hands-on local operators who are organized, comfortable recruiting and leading educators, and genuinely engaged with children's education and the parents who fund it. Strong customer-service instincts and consistent local marketing matter, since enrollment depends on reputation, referrals, and parent retention. Centers can be run part- or full-time depending on program mix.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Best Brains markets itself as an award-winning supplemental-education franchise and has grown to more than 200 centers across the US, Canada, and Australia since 2011. Its credibility rests on board-certified teachers, a proprietary curriculum, and parent-reported results, with the company citing that most families see improved grades within six months of enrolling. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific center's local reputation, online reviews, and standing in its community.

  4. Industry / Market

    Best Brains operates in the US private tutoring market, which Technavio projects to grow by USD 32.44 billion between 2025 and 2030 at an 11.3% CAGR, with curriculum-based learning valued at USD 23.56 billion in 2024. Demand is driven by rising academic competition, dual-income families seeking structured enrichment, and growing interest in test prep and online delivery. The category tends to hold up through economic cycles, though local enrollment depends on demographics, school quality, and competition worth reviewing for a specific territory.

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