theCoderSchool Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

theCoderSchool fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale child services concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$78K - $194K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$30K

Royalty (Item 6)

5% + 1% ad

System size (Item 20)

68 +7

Years in business

11+ yrs

Company-owned units

3

Model theCoderSchool's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.

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 5% + ad fund 1% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (5%)

Ad fund (1%)

Total / year

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

Industry Benchmarks

How theCoderSchool ranks against 138 Child Services & Education peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

31st pct · of 138 peers

Franchise fee

20th pct · of 138 peers

System size

67th 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 theCoderSchool stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
theCoderSchool None $30K $78K - $194K 5% 68
M14 HoopsSimilar price Disclosed $50K $105K - $195K 8% 13
Kumon North AmericaBiggest system Disclosed $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 theCoderSchool franchise cost?

theCoderSchool requires a $29,950 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $77,700–$193,950, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns theCoderSchool?

theCoderSchool is franchised by The Coder School San Francisco, 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 theCoderSchool disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. theCoderSchool 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 theCoderSchool charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 5% and an advertising fund contribution of 1% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many theCoderSchool locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, theCoderSchool has 68 total locations, with 7 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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