Quick Verdict · who it fits
Kidstrong 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
Item 19 median rev
$768k 2-floor franchised units open at least 1 year
System size (Item 20)
156 +35
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
7+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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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.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$693k
Median
$768k
P75
$1.06M
▪ n = 109 units · 2-floor franchised units open at least 1 year · calendar year 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8.5% + ad fund 1.65% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$770,000
$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 143 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
70th pct · of 143 peers
Franchise fee
40th pct · of 143 peers
System size
81st pct · of 143 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$385K - $1.1M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
93
Franchises analyzed
143
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 | None | $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.
Kidstrong 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.
Kidstrong franchises are sold by KidStrong 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. Kidstrong discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $768,159. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
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 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 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 discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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