Quick Verdict · who it fits
The Hot Spot Studios 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)
$83K - $156K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$40K
Royalty (Item 6)
5% + 1–2% ad
System size (Item 20)
23 +17
Years in business
3+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
28 days
Company-owned units
3
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓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 5% + ad fund 1–2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (5%)
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Ad fund (1–2%)
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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.
26
Total units open
17 franchised units
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
17
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How The Hot Spot Studios ranks against 138 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
33rd pct · of 138 peers
Franchise fee
29th pct · of 138 peers
System size
43rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hot Spot Studios | Disclosed | $40K | $83K - $156K | 5% | 23 |
| Soccer Buddies Franchising CopSimilar price | Disclosed | $50K | $119K - $154K | 8% | 0 |
| 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.
The Hot Spot Studios requires a $39,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $82,600–$156,200, per the most recent FDD on file.
The Hot Spot Studios franchises are sold by The Hot Spot Studios 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. The Hot Spot Studios discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 5% and an advertising fund contribution of 1.0% to 2.0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, The Hot Spot Studios has 23 total locations, with 17 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. The Hot Spot Studios' most recent FDD documents approximately 28 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. The Hot Spot Studios 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, The Hot Spot Studios discloses a renewal fee of $3,500, a transfer fee of $12,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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