Safari Kid Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Safari Kid fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging child services concept.

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$402K - $1.8M

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$70K

Royalty (Item 6)

7%

System size (Item 20)

17

Years in business

20+ yrs

Company-owned units

8

Model Safari Kid'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.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (7%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Industry Benchmarks

How Safari Kid ranks against 137 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

75th pct · of 137 peers

Franchise fee

89th pct · of 137 peers

System size

40th pct · of 137 peers

Child Services & Education industry averages

Avg investment

$373K - $1.1M

Avg franchise fee

$46K

Avg system size

96

Franchises analyzed

137

How Safari Kid stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Safari Kid None $70K $402K - $1.8M 7% 17
Montessori SchoolSimilar price Disclosed $75K $884K - $1.8M 7% 25
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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Safari Kid franchise cost?

Safari Kid requires a $70,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $401,540–$1,776,700, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Safari Kid?

Safari Kid franchises are sold by Safari Kid 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.

Does Safari Kid disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. Safari Kid 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.

What ongoing fees does Safari Kid charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Safari Kid locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Safari Kid has 17 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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