Children & Education Franchise Opportunities
Childcare, tutoring and enrichment for children. Youth sports belong in Fitness & Recreation.
- Published brands
- 29
- Median low-end investment
- $149,268
- Brands with Item 19 figures
- 27 of 29
- FDD years covered
- 2025–2026
Calculated from the low end of each brand's reviewed Item 7 total in its latest FDD. The low end is the cheapest disclosed scenario, not a typical cost. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Business models in children & education
- Enrichment · 14 brands
- Childcare · 10 brands
- Tutoring · 5 brands
Brands
Building KidzItem 7: $327,000 – $1,543,000 · 2026 FDDChildcare · Item 19 figures
Celebree SchoolItem 7: $1,023,550 – $3,569,099 · 2026 FDDChildcare · Item 19 figures
Challenge IslandItem 7: $58,465 – $74,050 · 2026 FDDEnrichment · Item 19 figures
Children's Art ClassesItem 7: $149,268 – $294,110 · 2026 FDDEnrichment · Item 19 figures
Class 101Item 7: $83,700 – $138,300 · 2026 FDDTutoring · Item 19 figures
Club SciKidzItem 7: $74,400 – $88,500 · 2025 FDDEnrichment · Item 19 figures · 18 outlets
Club Z!Item 7: $40,975 – $57,425 · 2026 FDDTutoring · Item 19 figures · 319 outlets
CréatifItem 7 not reviewed · 2026 FDDEnrichment · Item 19 figures
Drama KidsItem 7: $43,500 – $54,500 · 2026 FDDEnrichment · Item 19 figures
Engineering for KidsItem 7: $71,200 – $139,750 · 2026 FDDEnrichment · Item 19 figures
Huntington Learning Center, Inc.Item 7: $191,992 – $340,632 · 2026 FDDTutoring · Item 19 figures
ICODEItem 7: $82,000 – $446,500 · 2026 FDDEnrichment · Item 19 figures · 61 outlets
Ivybrook AcademyItem 7: $643,400 – $1,174,500 · 2026 FDDChildcare · Item 19 figures · 50 outlets
Kiddie Academy Educational Child CareItem 7: $1,909,500 – $4,041,500 · 2026 FDDChildcare · Item 19 figures · 2,136 outlets
LearningRx Training CenterItem 7: $80,000 – $220,000 · 2026 FDDEnrichment · Item 19 figures · 43 outlets
Lightbridge AcademyItem 7: $834,868 – $8,122,575 · 2026 FDDChildcare · Item 19 figures · 92 outlets
Mad ScienceItem 7: $127,050 – $185,859 · 2026 FDDEnrichment · Item 19 figures
Parker-Anderson EnrichmentItem 7: $45,506 – $141,120 · 2026 FDDEnrichment · Item 19 figures
Psm WorldwideItem 7: $482,741 – $759,920 · 2026 FDDEnrichment · Item 19 figures · 32 outlets
School of RockItem 7: $378,050 – $756,100 · 2026 FDDEnrichment · Item 19 figures
Sylvan LearningItem 7: $117,600 – $288,400 · 2026 FDDTutoring · Item 19 figures
The Goddard SchoolItem 7: $1,003,500 – $8,908,000 · 2026 FDDChildcare · Item 19 figures
The Learning ExperienceItem 7: $805,799 – $5,658,799 · 2026 FDDChildcare · Item 19 figures · 465 outlets
The Sensory ClubItem 7 not reviewed · 2025 FDDEnrichment · No Item 19 figures on file · 8 outlets
the tutoring centerItem 7: $86,510 – $169,475 · 2026 FDDTutoring · Item 19 figures
Tierra EncantadaItem 7: $1,552,100 – $4,503,200 · 2026 FDDChildcare · Item 19 figures
Tutu SchoolItem 7: $124,000 – $272,000 · 2026 FDDEnrichment · Item 19 figures
Willowbrae AcademyItem 7: $2,401,500 – $3,987,000 · 2025 FDDChildcare · No Item 19 figures on file
WorldKids SchoolItem 7: $378,385 – $3,826,265 · 2026 FDDChildcare · Item 19 figures
Children & Education matchups
- Building Kidz vs Celebree School
- Building Kidz vs Ivybrook Academy
- Celebree School vs Ivybrook Academy
- Celebree School vs Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care
- Ivybrook Academy vs Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care
- Ivybrook Academy vs Lightbridge Academy
- Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care vs Lightbridge Academy
- Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care vs The Goddard School
- Lightbridge Academy vs The Goddard School
- Lightbridge Academy vs The Learning Experience
- The Goddard School vs The Learning Experience
- The Goddard School vs Tierra Encantada
Questions to research for any children & education franchise
- Which Item 7 format matches the business you would actually open, and what does the high end include?
- What are the recurring Item 6 charges beyond royalty: brand fund, technology, minimums?
- If Item 19 is disclosed, which locations does it cover, and which were excluded?
- How many outlets opened, closed or transferred in Item 20, and can you call former owners?
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