Quick Verdict · who it fits
PALS Learning Center fits owner-operators looking for an emerging child services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$57K - $89K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$12K
Royalty (Item 6)
7%
System size (Item 20)
7 +1
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
1+ yrs
Model PALS Learning Center's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
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 7% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (7%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
How PALS Learning Center ranks against 146 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
19th pct · of 146 peers
Franchise fee
5th pct · of 146 peers
System size
29th pct · of 146 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$381K - $1.1M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
92
Franchises analyzed
146
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALS Learning Center | None | $12K | $57K - $89K | 7% | 7 |
| Club ScikidzSimilar price | Disclosed | $45K | $74K - $89K | 7% | 24 |
| Kumon North AmericaBiggest system | None | $2K | $102K - $234K | — | 1,705 |
| Slick City Franchise GroupTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $75K | $1.5M - $4.7M | 7% | 5 |
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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
PALS Learning Center requires a $12,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $57,250–$89,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
PALS Learning Center is franchised by PEAC Franchising, 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.
No. PALS Learning Center does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay a royalty of $495 per month, plus 7% of Gross Sales per student per subject per month on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, PALS Learning Center has 7 total locations, with 1 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Per the FDD, PALS Learning Center discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a renewal fee of $575, a transfer fee of $7,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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