Key Numbers
364
Total units open
19
Units opened last year
3
Units closed last year
19
Net unit growth
Kiddie Academy Franchise
Franchised by Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC · FDD 2026
Child Services & Education FDD 2026 Founded 1990 · 36+ yrs Item 19 disclosed
Data extracted from Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial investment
$590K - $8.5M
Franchise fee
$150K
Median unit revenue (subset)
$2.08M
System size
363 (+23)
The Verdict
Quick Verdict · who it fits
Kiddie Academy fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale child services concept.
✓ Strengths
- ✓Discloses Item 19 financial performance
- ✓363 units — strong system scale
- ✓Strong unit retention (1.1% closure ratio)
Key FDD Facts
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$590K - $8.5M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$150K
Royalty (Item 6)
7% + 2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$2.08M Mature Academies open 24 months or more
System size (Item 20)
363 +23
Years in business
36+ yrs
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What you'd pay the franchisor
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$2,080,000
$100k$3.8M
Royalty (7%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
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Industry Benchmarks
How Kiddie Academy ranks against 138 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
81st pct · of 138 peers
Franchise fee
99th pct · of 138 peers
System size
94th 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 Kiddie Academy stacks up
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddie Academy | Disclosed | $150K | $590K - $8.5M | 7% | 363 |
| Goddard Franchisor Llc (f/K/a Goddard Systems, Llc) Similar price | Disclosed | $135K | $1.0M - $8.9M | 7% | 665 |
| Kumon North America Biggest system | Disclosed | $2K | $102K - $234K | — | 1,705 |
| Uatp Management Top-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $2.9M - $5.4M | 7% | 202 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Kiddie Academy franchise cost?
Kiddie Academy requires a $150,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $590,000–$8,530,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
Who owns Kiddie Academy?
Kiddie Academy is franchised by Kiddie Academy Domestic 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 Kiddie Academy disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
Yes. Kiddie Academy discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $2,075,740. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
What ongoing fees does Kiddie Academy charge?
Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Gross Revenues and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
How many Kiddie Academy locations are there?
As of their 2026 FDD, Kiddie Academy has 363 total locations, with 23 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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