Quick Verdict · who it fits
Board & Brush Creative Studio fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale child services concept.
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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 1–3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$110,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6%)
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Ad fund (1–3%)
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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.
194
Total units open
7
Units opened last year
40
Units closed last year
-33
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
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
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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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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