Quick Verdict · who it fits
Class 101 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)
$84K - $138K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
8% + 2–5% ad
System size (Item 20)
85 +19
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
4+ yrs
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 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 2–5% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (8%)
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Ad fund (2–5%)
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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.
85
Total units open
16
Units opened last year
3
Units closed last year
16
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Class 101 ranks against 146 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
33rd pct · of 146 peers
Franchise fee
63rd pct · of 146 peers
System size
73rd pct · of 146 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$381K - $1.1M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
92
Franchises analyzed
146
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 101 | Disclosed | $50K | $84K - $138K | 8% | 85 |
| Jei Learning CentersSimilar price | None | $23K | $85K - $139K | — | 44 |
| 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.
Class 101 requires a $49,900 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $83,700–$138,300, per the most recent FDD on file.
Class 101 franchises are sold by Class 101 Franchise, 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. Class 101 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 2.0% to 5.0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Class 101 has 85 total locations, with 19 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Class 101 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, Class 101 discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $9,975, a transfer fee of $19,950. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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