Celebree School
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Celebree School franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 2019 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Nottingham, MD United States Source: franchise.org
Celebree Schools franchise specializes in early childhood education and school-age care, operating learning centers that serve families with children from infan
Headline figures
Celebree School quick facts
- Is Celebree School a franchise?
- Yes. Celebree School offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 44 franchised and 28 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 54).
- How much does it cost to open a Celebree School franchise?
- The Celebree School Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $2,778,550–$3,569,099 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Celebree School initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $75,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Celebree School charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 7% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Celebree School disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Celebree School FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 48). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Celebree School locations are there?
- The FDD reports 72 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 54). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Celebree School a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $2,778,550 – $3,569,099 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 4 separate groups: other measures for 28 locations; other measures for 18 locations; other measures for 26 locations; other measures for 44 locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 46 in 2025, to 72 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Celebree School head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 20
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty rateMain ongoing fee
40 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
4 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
28 locations
Other measures · 28 locations
- Who is counted
- Company-operated schools
- Excluded
- Mature defined as open at least 24 months; company table excludes 1 school open under 24 months and 1 acquired in 2025; franchise table excludes 25 recently opened, 1 affiliate-acquired, and 1 closed for part of 2025.
18 locations
Other measures · 18 locations
- Who is counted
- Mature franchised schools
- Excluded
- Mature defined as open at least 24 months; company table excludes 1 school open under 24 months and 1 acquired in 2025; franchise table excludes 25 recently opened, 1 affiliate-acquired, and 1 closed for part of 2025.
26 locations
Other measures · 26 locations
- Who is counted
- Mature company-operated schools
- Excluded
- Mature defined as open at least 24 months; company table excludes 1 school open under 24 months and 1 acquired in 2025; franchise table excludes 25 recently opened, 1 affiliate-acquired, and 1 closed for part of 2025.
44 locations
Other measures · 44 locations
- Who is counted
- Franchised schools
- Excluded
- Mature defined as open at least 24 months; company table excludes 1 school open under 24 months and 1 acquired in 2025; franchise table excludes 25 recently opened, 1 affiliate-acquired, and 1 closed for part of 2025.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of December 31, 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 54
Net +26 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($2,778,550 – $3,569,099) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 26 to 72 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 20
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 11
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company-operated schools · PDF p. 48
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Mature franchised schools · PDF p. 50
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Mature company-operated schools · PDF p. 48
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised schools · PDF p. 50
- [7]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 54
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
84 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
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At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Not reviewed
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 6 · PDF p. 15 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Relocation fee
“$10,000”
Note: The quoted $10,000 in the supplied excerpt is labeled “Private Securities Offering,” not a relocation fee.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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