Quick Verdict · who it fits
Club Z!, Inc. 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)
$41K - $57K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$27K
Royalty (Item 6)
6–8% + 2% ad
System size (Item 20)
319 +16
Agreement term
7 yrs
Years in business
31+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
✓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 6–8% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (6–8%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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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.
319
Total units open
16
Units opened last year
9
Units closed last year
+7
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
3
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Club Z! ranks against 136 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
11th pct · of 136 peers
Franchise fee
17th pct · of 136 peers
System size
93rd pct · of 136 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$368K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
97
Franchises analyzed
136
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club Z! | Disclosed | $27K | $41K - $57K | 6–8% | 319 |
| Scoops LacrosseSimilar price | None | $18K | $47K - $59K | 7% | 1 |
| Kumon North AmericaBiggest system | Disclosed | $2K | $102K - $234K | — | 1,705 |
| Uatp ManagementTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $2.9M - $5.4M | 7% | 202 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Club Z!, Inc. requires a $27,250 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $40,975–$57,425, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Club Z!, Inc. discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 6%-8% of Gross Sales and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Sales or $50/month on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Club Z!, Inc. has 319 total locations, with 16 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Club Z!, Inc. grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Club Z!, Inc. discloses an initial agreement term of 7 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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