Quick Verdict · who it fits
PreEminent fits owner-operators looking for an emerging child services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$34K - $70K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$6K
System size (Item 20)
9 +2
Agreement term
5 yrs
Company-owned units
2
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Data extracted from the 2025 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.
How PreEminent ranks against 146 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
5th pct · of 146 peers
Franchise fee
3rd pct · of 146 peers
System size
32nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PreEminent | None | $6K | $34K - $70K | — | 9 |
| I9 SportsSimilar price | Disclosed | $25K | $60K - $70K | 7.5% | 294 |
| 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.
PreEminent requires a $6,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $34,250–$70,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
PreEminent is franchised by PreEminent Learning Centers, Inc., 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. PreEminent 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 $20 per full-paying student, $10 per partially exempt student on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, PreEminent has 9 total locations, with 2 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Per the FDD, PreEminent discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a renewal fee of $500, a transfer fee of $1,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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