Bruush Oral Care Inc.
The Company is on a mission to inspire confidence through brighter smiles and better oral health. Founded in 2018 by Chief Executive Officer Aneil Manhas, a former investment banker and private equity investor turned entrepreneur, we are an oral care company that is disrupting the space by reducing the barriers between consumers and access to premium oral care products because it is our belief that high-quality oral care products should be more accessible. We are an e-commerce business with a product portfolio that currently consists of a sonic-powered electric toothbrush kit and brush head refills. Through our website, consumers can purchase a Brüush starter kit (the “Brüush Kit”), which includes: (i) the Brüush electric toothbrush (the “Brüush Toothbrush”); (ii) three brush heads; (iii) a magnetic charging stand and USB power adapter; and (iv) a travel case. We also sell the brush heads separately which come in a three-pack (the “Brüush Refill”) and can be purchased on a subscription basis, where the customer will automatically receive a Brüush Refill every six months (the “Subscription”). We consider a Subscription to be active (an “Active Subscription”) until it is either cancelled by the customer or terminated due to payment failure (for example, a lost or expired credit card). Later this calendar year, we plan to expand our portfolio with the launch of several new subscription-based consumable oral care products, including toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, a whitening pen, as well as an electric toothbrush designed for kids. According to a study conducted by the Oral Health Foundation in 2019, people who use an electric toothbrush have healthier gums, less tooth decay and keep their teeth for longer compared with those who use a manual toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes can generate upwards of 30,000 brush strokes per minute (versus around 300 with a manual toothbrush) and create better oral care habits with features like a smart timer and multiple brush modes. However, despite the oral health benefits, most people still use a traditional manual toothbrush. According to an independent report by consumer marketing analysis firm Mintel, only 36 percent of adults say they use an electric/powered toothbrush. They are more popular among older age groups and people with higher incomes, as Mintel reports that half of people 55 years and older with an annual income of $75,000 or more prefer using an electric brush over a manual one. The low adoption rate despite the clear oral care benefits shows that consumers, especially the younger generations, do not find the current electric toothbrush value propositions compelling enough to upgrade from a manual toothbrush for a number of reasons. First and foremost, electric toothbrushes are traditionally expensive, with high-end models retailing for over $200. Furthermore, the buying experience for an electric toothbrush and replacement heads is annoying from the consumer perspective, as they are often locked up in cases within the aisle, which requires finding a store attendant to gain access and then figuring out which brush head is compatible with the consumer’s device. Historically, electric toothbrushes have not been aesthetically pleasing and consumers do not want the devices or charging stands cluttering their countertops. Our Value Proposition With such a glaring opportunity in the market, we have developed an electric toothbrush that makes upgrading to an electric brush appealing. The key tenets of our value proposition include: (i) Quality: Through our direct-to-consumer business model, we eliminate the “middleman” (i.e., the retailer such as a grocery/drug store) and believe that we offer consumers a high-quality electric toothbrush at a more affordable price than a comparable electric toothbrush from the competition. The Brüush Toothbrush is equipped with sonic technology that delivers over 31,000 brush strokes per minute and features that include: (i) six cleaning modes; (ii) a smart timer that pauses every 30 seconds to prompt the user to move the toothbrush to a different quadrant of their mouth and then shuts off after two minutes; (iii) a rechargeable battery that lasts an incredible four weeks on a single charge; and (iv) a custom-designed brush head that is equipped with extra soft DuPont™ Tynex® bristles. (ii) Design: In addition to being highly functional, we believe that the Brüush Toothbrush is one of the sleekest looking brushes on the market. Our goal was to develop a toothbrush that our consumers would be proud to showcase on their countertop. We paid significant attention to detail, not only to the aesthetics of the device itself, but also the packaging to facilitate a premium unboxing experience. The Brüush Toothbrush comes in three core colors – black, white and pink – as well as a variety of trend-driven seasonal colors that are introduced on a limited quantity basis. (iii) Convenience: A 2018 independent survey conducted by Electric Teeth indicated that over 40% of people do not change their toothbrush or the brush head at least once every three months as recommended by the American Dental Association, which could cause the bristles to become frayed or excess bacteria to develop on the brush head. To help consumers maintain good oral health by changing their brush head regularly, as well as eliminate the frustrating experience of purchasing replacement heads at the grocery/drug store, we give our customers the option to subscribe to a brush head refill program. The Subscription automatically sends a three-pack of brush heads every six months at a price that we believe is lower than comparable brush heads from competing brands. As an incentive to subscribe, we offer the consumer a discount on the Brüush Kit if they enroll in the Subscription at the time of purchase, but they have the flexibility to cancel their Subscription at any time. Once the initial purchase of the Brüush Kit is made, the cost of the Subscription is in-line with what a consumer would pay to regularly replace their manual brush. Additionally, we send an email every two months to remind the subscriber that it is time to change their brush head. Overwhelmingly, almost 80% of our customers purchased a Brüush Kit with a Subscription and the churn rate so far has been very low, as only one percent of Active Subscriptions are cancelled on a monthly basis. The Company’s principal office is located at 128 West Hastings Street, Unit 210, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8.