Franchise opportunities compared
Kidcreate Studio vs SPEC
Reviewed figures from each brand's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), side by side. Each figure carries its FDD year and page. This is not a ranking or recommendation, and the two FDDs may cover different years and location groups.
Before you compare
- Both sets of figures come from 2026 FDDs.
- Kidcreate Studio and SPEC disclose more than one business format, so the investment range spans formats; the full report breaks them out.
- Item 19 figures cover the location groups each FDD names (Kidcreate Studio: 24, SPEC: 3). Different groups are not directly comparable.
| Disclosure |  Kidcreate Studio |  SPEC |
|---|---|---|
| Financial commitment | ||
| Estimated initial investment (Item 7) | $165,235 – $1,074,580 2026 FDD · Item 7 | $1,052,420 – $2,073,674 2026 FDD · Item 7 |
| Standard initial franchise fee (Item 5) | $184,500 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 12 | $49,000 2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 2) The greater of 8% of Gross Sales ( “ Royalty ” ) or — 500 unt Due Date Remarks Royalty 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 14 | 6% Royalty rate 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 11 |
| Brand / advertising fund (Item 6) | 1% of 2) — 1% to maintain a bank account balance of at least $3,000 . Brand Fund Contribution 2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 14 | Not available No reviewed brand or advertising fund fee |
| System scale & health | ||
| Total outlets (Item 20) | Not available No reviewed outlet counts | Not available No reviewed outlet counts |
| Net outlet change (Item 20) | Not available Only one year reported | Not available Only one year reported |
| Outlet exits (Item 20) | Not available No complete exit records for a year | Not available No complete exit records for a year |
| Franchising since (Item 1) | 2017 From a verified franchisor listing | Not available Not in reviewed records |
| Franchisor founded (Item 1) | Not available Not in reviewed records | Not available Not in reviewed records |
| Performance (Item 19) | ||
| Financial performance (Item 19), by location group | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Dana Point TwoinOneStudio $326,306 other Dana Point · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 49 Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Aliso Viejo TwoinOneStudio $203,422 other Aliso Viejo · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 49 Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Denver South TwoinOneStudio $148,738 other Denver South · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 49 +21 more groups in the full report | Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 26 franchised B&W school locations with audited financial statements operating… $3,178,002 other Total revenue average · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 48 Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 26 franchised B&W school locations with audited financial statements operating… $2,137,860 other Total revenue average · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 48 Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 26 franchised B&W school locations with audited financial statements operating… $2,018,699 other Overall average total revenue · 2026 FDD · Item 19 · PDF p. 48 |
Item 19 groups are shown separately and never combined. Revenue or sales figures are not profit. Net outlet change and turnover are Franopolis calculations from the disclosed counts; turnover is a count-based rate, not a measure of owner earnings.
Kidcreate Studio vs SPEC: common questions
- Which costs less to open, Kidcreate Studio or SPEC?
- Kidcreate Studio: $165,235 – $1,074,580 (2026 FDD · Item 7); SPEC: $1,052,420 – $2,073,674 (2026 FDD · Item 7). These are each franchisor's Item 7 estimated initial investment. The low end of the disclosed estimate is lower for Kidcreate Studio. At least one range spans several business formats. Estimates are not quotes, and the FDD years may differ.
- How do Kidcreate Studio and SPEC royalties compare?
- Kidcreate Studio: 2) The greater of 8% of Gross Sales ( “ Royalty ” ) or — 500 (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 14); SPEC: 6% (2026 FDD · Item 6 · PDF p. 11). Royalties as disclosed in Item 6; other recurring fees are listed separately.
- Do Kidcreate Studio and SPEC disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Kidcreate Studio has reviewed Item 19 figures for 24 location groups; SPEC has reviewed Item 19 figures for 3 location groups. Different location groups are not directly comparable, and revenue is not profit.
Answers restate the reviewed figures above. Not a ranking or recommendation.