Board & Brush Creative Studio Franchise Review & Verdict (2025)

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Board & Brush Creative Studio fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale child services concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

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

Initial investment (Item 7)

$75K - $100K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$25K

Royalty (Item 6)

6% + 1–3% ad

Item 19 median rev

$110k franchised units

System size (Item 20)

193 +7

Years in business

10+ yrs

Training (Item 11)

3 days

Company-owned units

1

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 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.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 1–3% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$110,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (6%)

Ad fund (1–3%)

Total / year

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

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

194

Total units open

7

Units opened last year

40

Units closed last year

-33

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.

5

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Board & Brush Creative Studio ranks against 137 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

30th pct · of 137 peers

Franchise fee

12th pct · of 137 peers

System size

84th 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 Board & Brush Creative Studio stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Board & Brush Creative Studio Disclosed $25K $75K - $100K 6% 193
Amazing AthletesSimilar price Disclosed $50K $75K - $101K 8% 169
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 Board & Brush Creative Studio franchise cost?

Board & Brush Creative Studio requires a $25,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $75,489–$99,761, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Board & Brush Creative Studio?

Board & Brush Creative Studio is franchised by Board and Brush Creative Studio Franchising 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.

Does Board & Brush Creative Studio disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Board & Brush Creative Studio discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $110,302. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Board & Brush Creative Studio charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% of monthly Gross Revenue, or a minimum of $400 per month and an advertising fund contribution of 1% of monthly Gross Revenue, subject to increases not to exceed 3% of monthly Gross Revenue, or a minimum of $70 per month on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Board & Brush Creative Studio locations are there?

As of their 2025 FDD, Board & Brush Creative Studio has 193 total locations, with 7 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Board & Brush Creative Studio offer franchisee training and support?

Yes. Board & Brush Creative Studio's most recent FDD documents approximately 3 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.

Does Board & Brush Creative Studio grant exclusive territory?

No. Board & Brush Creative Studio 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.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Board & Brush Creative Studio discloses a transfer fee of $18,750. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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