Kidcreate Studio Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

Product details

Contents

Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Kidcreate Studio fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging child services concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$165K - $473K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$70K

Royalty (Item 6)

8% + 1% ad

System size (Item 20)

31 +7

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

11+ yrs

Company-owned units

1

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.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8% + ad fund 1% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (8%)

Ad fund (1%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

32

Total units open

7

Units opened last year

2

Units closed last year

7

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

3

Strengths identified

4

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Kidcreate Studio ranks against 138 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

55th pct · of 138 peers

Franchise fee

89th pct · of 138 peers

System size

51st 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

How Kidcreate Studio stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Kidcreate Studio Disclosed $70K $165K - $473K 8% 31
Little DiggersSimilar price Disclosed $50K $217K - $482K 8% 2
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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Kidcreate Studio franchise cost?

Kidcreate Studio requires a $69,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $165,235–$472,540, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Kidcreate Studio?

Kidcreate Studio franchises are sold by Kidcreate Studio 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.

Does Kidcreate Studio disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Kidcreate Studio discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.

What ongoing fees does Kidcreate Studio charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 8% and an advertising fund contribution of 1% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Kidcreate Studio locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Kidcreate Studio has 31 total locations, with 7 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Kidcreate Studio grant exclusive territory?

No. Kidcreate Studio 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.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Kidcreate Studio discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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