Quick Verdict · who it fits
D-BAT fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale child services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$503K - $995K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$45K
System size (Item 20)
199 +31
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
33+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
4 days
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓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.
170
Total units open
21
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
21
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How D-BAT ranks against 138 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
80th pct · of 138 peers
Franchise fee
39th pct · of 138 peers
System size
85th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-BAT | Disclosed | $45K | $503K - $995K | — | 199 |
| DivadanceSimilar price | None | $90K | $113K - $912K | 50% | 0 |
| 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.
D-BAT requires a $45,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $503,450–$995,100, per the most recent FDD on file.
D-BAT is franchised by D-BAT Academies, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. D-BAT 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 2.5% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, D-BAT has 199 total locations, with 31 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. D-BAT's most recent FDD documents approximately 4 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
No. D-BAT 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, D-BAT discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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