Quick Verdict · who it fits
Willowbrae Academy 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)
$2.4M - $4.0M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$85K
Royalty (Item 6)
8.5% + 0.5–1% ad
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
2+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
5 days
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8.5% + ad fund 0.5–1% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (8.5%)
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Ad fund (0.5–1%)
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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.
0
Total units open
U.S. only
0
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
0
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Willowbrae Academy ranks against 137 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
97th pct · of 137 peers
Franchise fee
94th pct · of 137 peers
System size
0th 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
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrae Academy | Disclosed | $85K | $2.4M - $4.0M | 8.5% | 0 |
| CefaSimilar price | None | $70K | $1.9M - $3.9M | 7% | 0 |
| 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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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Willowbrae Academy requires a $85,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $2,401,500–$3,987,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
Willowbrae Academy is franchised by W&M Franchising USA Ltd., 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. Willowbrae Academy discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 8.5% and an advertising fund contribution of 0.5% to 1.0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
Yes. Willowbrae Academy'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. Willowbrae Academy 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, Willowbrae Academy discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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