Quick Verdict · who it fits
Creatif fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging child services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$42K - $343K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$35K
System size (Item 20)
3
Years in business
6+ yrs
Company-owned units
1
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Model Creatif's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
5
Total units open
1
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
1
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Creatif ranks against 138 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
10th pct · of 138 peers
Franchise fee
23rd pct · of 138 peers
System size
20th pct · of 138 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$372K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
95
Franchises analyzed
138
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creatif | Disclosed | $35K | $42K - $343K | — | 3 |
| Huntington Learning CentersSimilar price | Disclosed | $42K | $192K - $341K | 9.5% | 243 |
| Kumon North AmericaBiggest system | Disclosed | $2K | $102K - $234K | — | 1,705 |
| Uatp ManagementTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $2.9M - $5.4M | 7% | 202 |
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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Creatif requires a $35,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $42,300–$342,538, per the most recent FDD on file.
Creatif franchises are sold by Creatif Franchising LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
Yes. Creatif discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay an advertising fund contribution of 1% of Gross Revenue on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Creatif has 3 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Creatif does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Creatif discloses a transfer fee of $26,250. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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