Key Numbers
167
Total units open
35
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
35
Net unit growth
Kidstrong Franchise
Child Services & Education 2026 FDD Analysis
Est. 2019 (7+ years)
Item 19 Available
Data extracted from KidStrong Franchising LLC's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial Investment Range
$319,300 – $671,200
Franchise Fee
$45,000 (standard); $30,000 (hybrid)
Royalty Rate
7% (first 18 months); 8.5% (thereafter)
Ad Fund Contribution
1.65% of Gross Sales
Term Length
10 years
Number of Units (current)
167 total (156 franchised, 11 company-owned)
Quick Verdict
KidStrong Franchising LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale child services concept.
✓ Strengths
- Discloses Item 19 financial performance
- 156 units — strong system scale
- No disclosed Item 3 litigation
Key FDD Facts
FreeInitial Investment
$319K - $671K
Item 7 — see full financial breakdown
73th percentile | Near the Child Services & Education industry average
Royalty Fee
8.5%
Item 6 — as reported in 2026 FDD · + 1.65% ad fund
Years in Business
7+ years
Item 1 — Founded 2019
Item 19 (Earnings Claims)
Disclosed
Financial performance data available in FDD
Agreement Term
10 years
Item 10 — as reported in 2026 FDD
Exclusive Territory
Semi-Absentee Eligible
Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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Executive Summary
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PremiumIndustry Benchmarks
vs 147 Child Services & Education peersInitial InvestmentHigher than 73% of peers
Franchise FeeLower than 60% of peers
System Size (Units)Higher than 79% of peers
Child Services & Education Industry Averages
Avg Investment
$340,868 – $1,452,170
Avg Franchise Fee
$46,035
Avg System Size
138 units
Franchises Analyzed
147
How KidStrong Franchising LLC stacks up against direct competitors
| KidStrong Franchising LLC | Ninja Franchising, Inc Similar price | N Zone Sports of America, LLC Biggest system | UATP Management, LLC Top-rated in category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry: Child Services & Education | ||||
| Franchise fee | $45K | $60K | $45K | $100K |
| Total investment | $319K–$671K | $436K–$670K | $1K–$5.5M | $2.9M–$5.4M |
| Royalty | 8.5% | 7.5% of Gross Sales | 8% | 7% |
| Total units | 156 | 44 | 6,178 | 202 |
| Item 19? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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