Quick Verdict · who it fits
Montessori Kids Universe 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)
$884K - $1.8M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$75K
Royalty (Item 6)
7%
Item 19 median rev
$1.5M franchised locations open for all of calendar year 2025
System size (Item 20)
25 +7
Years in business
14+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
2 suits
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Buyer qualifications
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% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,500,000
$100k$2.8M
Royalty (7%)
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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.
19
Total units open
3
Units opened last year
3
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 Montessori Kids Universe ranks against 137 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
86th pct · of 137 peers
Franchise fee
91st pct · of 137 peers
System size
44th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Kids Universe | Disclosed | $75K | $884K - $1.8M | 7% | 25 |
| Safari KidSimilar price | None | $70K | $402K - $1.8M | 7% | 17 |
| 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.
Montessori Kids Universe requires a $75,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $883,658–$1,844,008, per the most recent FDD on file.
Montessori Kids Universe is franchised by Montessori School 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.
Yes. Montessori Kids Universe discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $1,503,632. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Gross Revenues on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Montessori Kids Universe has 25 total locations, with 7 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Montessori Kids Universe 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, Montessori Kids Universe discloses a transfer fee of $37,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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