Neurosculpting Institute Franchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
Analysis by FranchiseVerdict Research · Methodology
Neurosculpting Institute is a wellness and personal-development franchise teaching neuroscience-based meditation and mindfulness programs. Franchisees deliver classes, workshops, and practitioner training, managing clients and scheduling.
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Neurosculpting Institute franchise requires a total initial investment of $10K – $131K, including a $8K franchise fee. The 2022 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). FranchiseVerdict grade: B (Above average), an editorial assessment, not investment advice. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified · figures per the 2022 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $10K – $131K
- 0th pct Education
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 58
- 55th pct Education
- SBA charge-off
- N/A
Quick verdict · Education · color = vs category peers
Green = favorable by >10% vs Education avg · No shading = within ±10% · Red = unfavorable by >10% · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- COSTTotal investment $10K – $131K including a $8K franchise fee.
- RETURNSNo Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- RISKVerdict B (Above average), verdict score 48/100 (higher is better).
- DATANo Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
Corporate structure & franchisor financials
- 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
- $49K
- vs $50K prior year
Overview
About
- CEO
- Lisa Marie Wimberger
- Headquarters
- CO
- Founded
- 2016
- FDD year
- 2022
- States available
- 18
Can you afford it, and what does the money buy?
Entry cost runs 89% below the typical education franchise.
Source: FDD 2022 · Items 5–7
Full Item 7 breakdown8 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
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $100 – $2K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Franchise fee
- $8K – $8K
- Top 40% of category vs category
- Royalty
- No ongoing royalties. The franchise agreement does not in…
- Ad fund
- Up to $50 a month
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty (flat) | No ongoing royalties per the franchise agreement and confirmed in financial statement notes. |
| Technology fee | $120 |
| Renewal fee | $500 |
ROI & LBO modelsSingle-unit · 25-unit portfolio · editable
Neurosculpting Institute did not disclose financial performance in FDD Item 19. The ROIC and return models require Item 19 revenue. Without it all inputs are estimates. You can still run the calculator with your own assumptions by entering an expected revenue figure.
Returns model · single-unit ROIC
What would one Neurosculpting Institute unit return on the cash you put in?
Unlevered ROIC · per unit
Estimated return on your total franchise investment, before any debt financing.
147%
Above the 30–60% band. Verify revenue is per-unit average
These models are for research and scenario planning only. Not investment advice. Actual results depend on your specific location, management, and market conditions. Consult a franchise attorney and accountant before signing any franchise agreement.
Item 19 · Source: 2022 FDD
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
Operator outlook
What the numbers say
Data-driven interpretation of this brand's financial disclosures, fee structure, and system trajectory.
Disclosure
Franchisor chose not to disclose financial performance representations. You will need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Operator retention
System roughly stable (-1.7% 3-year CAGR) with 58 units.
Multi-unit rate
53% of franchisees own multiple units — high repeat-buyer rate signals strong unit economics and operator satisfaction.
Source: FDD Item 19 financial performance representations and publicly filed FDD data. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Verify all figures with the franchisor and current franchisees before making any investment decision.
vs Education averages
How Neurosculpting Institute Compares
Is the system healthy?
Source: FDD 2022 · Item 20
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
- 8.8%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 98%
- vs corporate-owned
- Multi-unit owners
- 53.1%
- Net growth (3-yr)
- -1.7%
- Net unit change over 3 years
- 3-yr CAGR
- -1.7%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 1
- Closed (3yr)
- 5
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
- 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 12 · 18 states reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
18
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
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.
What could kill this investment?
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA · FDD Items 3, 21
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 4, 8, 16, 21
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 is required to be disclosed in Item 3.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · BDO USA, LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- 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 48 / 100 verdict
- 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
What are you signing up for?
Source: FDD 2022 · Items 11, 12, 17
FDD Items 12, 15, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 3 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | none |
| 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 | 10 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Arbitration location | Colorado |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | CO |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation is required to be disclosed in Item 3.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 77 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 10 hrs
- Training location
- Denver, Colorado or by Remote Internet Connection
- Ongoing training
- Required
- Time to open
- 4 mo
- From signing to launch
- Franchisor financing
- Offered
- Item 10
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
64 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 Item 19 in the Neurosculpting Institute FDD?
The FDD section where a franchisor may disclose financial performance of its outlets. Disclosure is optional and formats vary; figures are typically gross sales, which is revenue before expenses, not profit. FranchiseVerdict extracts these figures directly from the Neurosculpting Institute FDD and qualifies whose outlets they describe.
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 B-grade franchise with a verdict score of 48 out of 100 (higher is better), 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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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.