PALS Learning Center Franchise Review & Verdict (2026)

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

PALS Learning Center fits owner-operators 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)

$57K - $89K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$12K

Royalty (Item 6)

7%

System size (Item 20)

7 +1

Years in business

1+ yrs

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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% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (7%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Industry Benchmarks

How PALS Learning Center ranks against 137 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

19th pct · of 137 peers

Franchise fee

5th pct · of 137 peers

System size

28th 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

How PALS Learning Center stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
PALS Learning Center None $12K $57K - $89K 7% 7
Club ScikidzSimilar price Disclosed $45K $74K - $89K 7% 24
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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a PALS Learning Center franchise cost?

PALS Learning Center requires a $12,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $57,250–$89,000, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns PALS Learning Center?

PALS Learning Center is franchised by PEAC 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 PALS Learning Center disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. PALS Learning Center does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.

What ongoing fees does PALS Learning Center charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of $495 per month, plus 7% of Gross Sales per student per subject per month on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many PALS Learning Center locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, PALS Learning Center has 7 total locations, with 1 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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