Ivybrook Academy Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Ivybrook Academy fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging child services concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

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

Initial investment (Item 7)

$541K - $870K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$50K

Royalty (Item 6)

7% + 1–2% ad

Item 19 median rev

$839k population not disclosed in this filing

System size (Item 20)

40 +8

Agreement term

15 yrs

Years in business

11+ yrs

Company-owned units

1

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.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7% + ad fund 1–2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$840,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (7%)

Ad fund (1–2%)

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

41

Total units open

7

Units opened last year

1

Units closed last year

7

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

4

Risks to review

3

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Ivybrook Academy ranks against 138 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

81st pct · of 138 peers

Franchise fee

63rd pct · of 138 peers

System size

56th pct · of 138 peers

Child Services & Education industry averages

Avg investment

$372K - $1.0M

Avg franchise fee

$46K

Avg system size

95

Franchises analyzed

138

How Ivybrook Academy stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Ivybrook Academy Disclosed $50K $541K - $870K 7% 40
SosSimilar price Disclosed $45K $339K - $869K 5% 74
Kumon North AmericaBiggest system Disclosed $2K $102K - $234K 1,705
Uatp ManagementTop-rated in category Disclosed $100K $2.9M - $5.4M 7% 202

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What's in the full report PREMIUM

All 12 sections — financial analysis, legal risk, unit economics, and a personalized buyer verdict.

Section 1 of 12

Franchise Overview

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Section 2 of 12

Costs & Fees Analysis

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Section 3 of 12

Franchisee Obligations

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Section 4 of 12

Franchisor Support & Territory

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Section 5 of 12

Patents, Systems & Restrictions

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Section 6 of 12

Financial Statements Analysis

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Section 7 of 12

Contract Terms & Risk Assessment

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Section 8 of 12

Unit Economics Deep Dive

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Section 9 of 12

Franchise Network Health

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Section 10 of 12

Litigation Risk Analysis

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Section 11 of 12

Earnings & Financial Performance

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Section 12 of 12

Buyer Verdict & Recommendation

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Ivybrook Academy franchise cost?

Ivybrook Academy requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $540,700–$869,860, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Ivybrook Academy?

Ivybrook Academy is franchised by Ivybrook 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 Ivybrook Academy disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Ivybrook Academy discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $838,581. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Ivybrook Academy charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Gross Revenue and an advertising fund contribution of 1% to 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Ivybrook Academy locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Ivybrook Academy has 40 total locations, with 8 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Ivybrook Academy grant exclusive territory?

No. Ivybrook Academy 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, Ivybrook Academy discloses an initial agreement term of 15 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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