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THE EXERCISE COACH vs Brain Balance Achievement Centers

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both THE EXERCISE COACH and Brain Balance Achievement Centers are education franchises. THE EXERCISE COACH requires an investment of $260K – $390K while Brain Balance Achievement Centers requires $215K – $464K. In terms of revenue, Brain Balance Achievement Centers reports higher average unit revenue at $687K. THE EXERCISE COACH has SBA lending data on file with a 4.3% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates THE EXERCISE COACH A (Top Quintile) and Brain Balance Achievement Centers B (Above Average).

Investment Range
$260K – $390K
$215K – $464K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$45K
Royalty Rate
Greater of (a) 6% of Gross Sales or (b) $1,000 per month
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$291K
$687K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
4.3% (93 loans)
N/A
Total Units
215
65
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2011
2008
FDD Year
2025
2025