Quick Verdict · who it fits
Engineering for Kids International, LLC 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)
$71K - $140K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$30K
Royalty (Item 6)
7% + 4% ad
System size (Item 20)
23 +3
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
6+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓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 7% + ad fund 4% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (7%)
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Ad fund (4%)
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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.
23
Total units open
3
Units opened last year
2
Units closed last year
0
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Engineering for Kids International ranks against 135 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
26th pct · of 135 peers
Franchise fee
20th pct · of 135 peers
System size
40th pct · of 135 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$370K - $1.0M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
97
Franchises analyzed
135
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering for Kids International | None | $30K | $71K - $140K | 7% | 23 |
| Jei Learning CentersSimilar price | None | $23K | $85K - $139K | — | 44 |
| 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.
Engineering for Kids International, LLC requires a $30,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $71,200–$139,750, per the most recent FDD on file.
No. Engineering for Kids International, LLC does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% and an advertising fund contribution of 4% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Engineering for Kids International, LLC has 23 total locations, with 3 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Engineering for Kids International, LLC 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, Engineering for Kids International, LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a renewal fee of $3,500, a transfer fee of $5,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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