Quick Verdict · who it fits
Marigold Academy 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)
$957K - $1.1M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
7% + 1% ad
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
3+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
21 days
Company-owned units
2
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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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 1% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (7%)
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Ad fund (1%)
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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.
2
Total units open
0
Units opened last year
0
Units closed last year
0
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Marigold Academy ranks against 137 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
86th pct · of 137 peers
Franchise fee
64th pct · of 137 peers
System size
0th pct · of 137 peers
Child Services & Education industry averages
Avg investment
$373K - $1.1M
Avg franchise fee
$46K
Avg system size
96
Franchises analyzed
137
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marigold Academy | Disclosed | $50K | $957K - $1.1M | 7% | 0 |
| Mindchamps International PreschoolSimilar price | None | $100K | $726K - $1.2M | 9% | — |
| Kumon North AmericaBiggest system | None | $2K | $102K - $234K | — | 1,705 |
| Uatp ManagementTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $100K | $2.9M - $5.4M | 7% | 202 |
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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Marigold Academy requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $956,900–$1,095,100, per the most recent FDD on file.
Marigold Academy franchises are sold by Marigold Academy, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
Yes. Marigold Academy discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Gross Sales and an advertising fund contribution of 1% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
Yes. Marigold Academy's most recent FDD documents approximately 21 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
Yes. Marigold Academy 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, Marigold Academy discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $12,500, a transfer fee of $25,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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