What is the Kiddie Academy franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Kiddie Academy is $150K, as disclosed in Item 5 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What are the ongoing royalty fees for Kiddie Academy?

Kiddie Academy charges a royalty of 7% of Gross Revenues plus an ad fund contribution of 2%, as disclosed in Item 6 of the 2026 FDD.

What is the Kiddie Academy renewal fee?

Kiddie Academy does not separately itemize a renewal fee in the 2026 FDD. Review the franchise agreement for renewal terms.

Kiddie Academy Franchise Fees

Child Services & Education FDD 2026

Data extracted from Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436.

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Kiddie Academy franchise at a glance — core figures from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document:

Investment (Item 7): $590K - $8.5M
Franchise fee: $150K
Royalty: 7% of Gross Revenues
Franchised units: 363
Item 19 earnings: $2.1M median

Kiddie Academy Franchise Fees Breakdown

Initial Franchise Fee (Item 5)

FDD Item 5

Franchise Fee

$150K

Paid at signing, before opening

Industry Average

$46K

Child Services & Education sector avg (138 franchises)

Fee Percentile

99th

Above-average fee vs. peers

Kiddie Academy's franchise fee is above the Child Services & Education industry average of $46K.

Ongoing Royalty & Advertising Fees (Item 6)

FDD Item 6

Royalty Rate

7% of Gross Revenues

Paid on gross sales, ongoing

Ad Fund / Marketing Fee

Contributed to brand advertising fund

Combined Ongoing Fee Impact

On a hypothetical $500,000 annual revenue unit, a franchisee would pay approximately royalties plus ad fund contributions each year, in addition to the initial franchise fee. These are separate from other operating costs and the initial investment.

Renewal Fee (Item 10)

FDD Item 10

Renewal Fee

Not disclosed

Paid to renew the franchise agreement

Renewal fee not separately itemized in this FDD. Review the full franchise agreement for renewal terms and any applicable fees.

Transfer Fee (Item 17)

FDD Item 17

Transfer Fee

Not disclosed

Charged when selling or transferring your franchise to a new owner

Transfer fee not itemized in this FDD. Contact the franchisor directly for current transfer terms.

Fee Summary

Fee Type	FDD Item	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	Item 5	$150K
Royalty Rate	Item 6	7% of Gross Revenues
Advertising Fund	Item 6	2%
Renewal Fee	Item 10	Not disclosed
Transfer Fee	Item 17	Not disclosed

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The fees above are just one component of the full investment picture. See the Kiddie Academy Financials page for the complete Item 7 investment range, financial requirements, and Item 19 earnings data.

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Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.