Neurosculpting InstituteFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Neurosculpting Institute franchise requires a total initial investment of $10K – $131K, including a $8K franchise fee and an ongoing 0.0% royalty[2]. The 2022 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: F. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2022 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $10K – $131K
- 0th pct Education
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 47th pct Education
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- 0th pct Education
- Units
- 58
- 50th pct Education
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Education · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Education avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
The system contracted 7% year-over-year. Investigate why units are closing.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $10K – $131K including a $8K franchise fee, 0.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict F (Bottom Quintile) with a risk score of 84/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Neurosculpting Institute Franchising, LLC
- CEO title
- President
- Lisa Marie Wimberger
- CEO experience
- 14 yrs
- Years in role or industry
- Founder active
- Yes
- Original founder still leading the business
- Incorporated in
- CO
- HQ
- 1245 East Colfax Avenue, Suite 207, Denver, Colorado 80218
- Auditor
- BDO USA, LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $31K
- vs $50K prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2022
- Status as of 2022; may have been resolved in a later filing we don't yet have.
Overview
About
Neurosculpting Institute franchisees offer neuroscience-based mindfulness and personal transformation coaching/training programs to clients. Day-to-day operations include delivering in-person or online neurosculpting sessions, facilitating workshops, managing client relationships, and potentially training other practitioners in the methodology. Franchisees act as service providers operating a brain-training/wellness consulting practice.
- CEO
- Lisa Marie Wimberger
- Headquarters
- CO
- Founded
- 2016
- FDD year
- 2022
- States available
- 18
FDD Item 7 · 2022 filing · 8 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Feenot refundable | $8K | $8K | |
| Leasehold Improvementsnot refundable | $0 | $100K | |
| Furniture and Fixturesnot refundable | $0 | $8K | |
| Computer Systemnot refundable | $0 | $4K | |
| Website Maintenance Feenot refundable | $0 | $150 | |
| Initial Training Expensesnot refundable | $2K | $4K | |
| Utility Deposits and Business Licenses | $500 | $5K | |
| Additional Funds - 3 Monthsnot refundable | $100 | $2K | |
| Total initial investment | $10K | $131K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $10K – $131K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $100 – $2K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $8K – $8K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- Up to $50 a month
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 0.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $120 |
| Renewal fee | $500 |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Education averages
How Neurosculpting Institute Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 58
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 5
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 8.6%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 98%
- vs corporate-owned
- Multi-unit owners
- 53.1%
- Net growth (yr3)
- -6.6%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- -1.7%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Projected new
- 3
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
- Ceased ops
- 8.6%
- Units that stopped operating
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 12 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Contracting franchise system with misaligned franchisor incentives, no financial transparency, unprotected territory, and declining unit count signals serious sustainability and profitability concerns.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation required to be disclosed
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · BDO USA, LLP⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: No
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 84 / 100 rating
- 01MINORUnit count declining 6.6% YoY (58 units) indicates system contraction and potential market saturation or performance issues
- 02MINORZero royalty structure may mask franchisor's true profit incentive—only makes money on initial franchise fees, creating misaligned interests
- 03MINORNo financial performance disclosure (Item 19) prevents assessment of actual franchisee profitability and ROI
- 04MINORWide investment range ($10,100–$130,650) suggests inconsistent startup costs and unclear requirements
- 05MINORUnprotected territory enables franchisor to oversaturate markets and cannibalize existing franchisee revenue
- 06MINORShort 3-year term creates high renewal risk and limits long-term business planning ability
- 07MEDNo disclosed average revenue or net income makes due diligence impossible and suggests weak unit economics
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 3 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Protected territory | No |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Not allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | No |
| Transfer requires consent | No |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Colorado |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation required to be disclosed
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 77 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 10 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and corporate
- Ongoing training
- Required
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
48 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Neurosculpting Institute · FDD (2022) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Neurosculpting Institute franchise?
The total investment to open a Neurosculpting Institute franchise ranges from $10K – $131K, with an initial franchise fee of $8K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Neurosculpting Institute franchise owners earn?
Neurosculpting Institute does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Neurosculpting Institute's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Neurosculpting Institute (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Neurosculpting Institute franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Neurosculpting Institute has 58 total units in the United States, including 57 franchised units and 1 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Neurosculpting Institute a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Neurosculpting Institute as a F-grade franchise with a risk score of 84 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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