Quick Verdict · who it fits
KidStrong Franchising LLC 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)
$319K - $671K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$45K
Royalty (Item 6)
8.5% + 1.65% ad
System size (Item 20)
156 +35
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
7+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
✓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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8.5% + ad fund 1.65% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (8.5%)
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Ad fund (1.65%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
167
Total units open
35
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
35
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Kidstrong ranks against 135 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
71st pct · of 135 peers
Franchise fee
38th pct · of 135 peers
System size
80th pct · of 135 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$370K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
97
Franchises analyzed
135
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidstrong | Disclosed | $45K | $319K - $671K | 8.5% | 156 |
| NinjaSimilar price | Disclosed | $60K | $436K - $670K | 7.5% | 44 |
| Kumon North AmericaBiggest system | Disclosed | $2K | $102K - $234K | — | 1,705 |
| Uatp ManagementTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $2.9M - $5.4M | 7% | 202 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
KidStrong Franchising LLC requires a $45,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $319,300–$671,200, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. KidStrong Franchising LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 8.5% and an advertising fund contribution of 1.65% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, KidStrong Franchising LLC has 156 total locations, with 35 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. KidStrong Franchising LLC grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, KidStrong Franchising LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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