Quick Verdict · who it fits
Shot of Art fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging child services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$137K - $330K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$49K
Royalty (Item 6)
6% + 2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$810k population not disclosed in this filing
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
3+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
5 days
Company-owned units
4
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Model Shot of Art's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
Buyer qualifications
•No 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
$566k
Median
$810k
P75
$834k
▪ January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$810,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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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.
4
Total units open
1
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
1
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Shot of Art ranks against 138 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
52nd pct · of 138 peers
Franchise fee
47th pct · of 138 peers
System size
0th pct · of 138 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$372K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
95
Franchises analyzed
138
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shot of Art | Disclosed | $49K | $137K - $330K | 6% | 0 |
| Once Upon a TuneSimilar price | Disclosed | $25K | $248K - $335K | 7–8% | 1 |
| Kumon North AmericaBiggest system | Disclosed | $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.
Shot of Art requires a $49,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $137,150–$330,050, per the most recent FDD on file.
Shot of Art franchises are sold by Shot of Art Franchise 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. Shot of Art discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $810,160. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
Yes. Shot of Art's most recent FDD documents approximately 5 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
No. Shot of Art does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Shot of Art discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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