Quick Verdict · who it fits
Skyhawks fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale child services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
8% + 3% ad
System size (Item 20)
65 +1
Agreement term
7 yrs
Years in business
13+ yrs
Company-owned units
43
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8% + ad fund 3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (8%)
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Ad fund (3%)
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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.
119
Total units open
11
Units opened last year
12
Units closed last year
-1
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyhawks | Disclosed | $50K | — | 8% | 65 |
| Freckled Frog Franchise GroupSimilar price | None | — | — | — | — |
| 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.
Skyhawks requires a $49,500 initial franchise fee, per the most recent FDD on file.
Skyhawks is franchised by Skyhawks Franchise Group, 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.
Yes. Skyhawks discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 8% and an advertising fund contribution of 3% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Skyhawks has 65 total locations, with 1 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Skyhawks 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, Skyhawks discloses an initial agreement term of 7 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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