We are often asked by child care owners and individuals wishing to purchase or start a child care business, “how much does it cost to buy a child care franchise”? In the table below, we have compiled information on twenty child care franchises. This information was obtained from websites and franchise marketing materials. Should you be interested in a particular child care franchise, contact their franchising department for complete information and franchisee requirements.
| Franchise | Initial Investment | Liquid Cash Requirement | Initial Franchise Fee | Royalty Fee | Advertising Fee | Website Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Kids Playcare | $344,250 - $589,000 | $100,000 | $29,500 | 5% | 2% | Website |
| All About Kids | $2,677,500 - $3,372,500 | $25,000 | $50,000 | 5% | Website | |
| Building Kidz School | $148,000 - $380,000 | $100,000 - $250,000 | $50,000 | 7% | 1% | Website |
| Children's Lighthouse | $635,500 - $4,511,000 | $300,000 - $500,000 | $70,000 | 7% | $250/mo | Website |
| Creative World | $2,435,300 - $5,206,000 | $400,000 - $550,000 | $60,000 | 7% | 1% | Website |
| Discovery Point | $263,411 - $3,406,261 | $500,000 | $75,000 | 6% | $1,800/mo | Website |
| Genius Kids | $239,900 - $619,500 | $250,000 | $50,000 | 6% | 1% | Website |
| Goddard Systems | $619,000 - $760,000 | $150,000 | $135,000 | 7% | 4% | Website |
| Ivybrook Academy | $297,000 - $470,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | 6% | 1% | Website |
| Kiddie Academy | $459,300 - $4,281,000 | $200,000 - $550,000 | $135,000 | 7% | 2% | Website |
| KLA Schools | $511,500 - $2,111,250 | $200,000 | $70,000 | 6% | 1.5% | Website |
| LeafSpring School | $3,546,150 - $6,473,700 | $750,000 - $1,500,000 | $87,500 | 6% | Website | |
| Legacy Academy | $2,824,600 - $5,610,500 | $250,000 | $75,000 | 5% | 1% | Website |
| Lightbridge Academy | $525,728 - $728,635 | $200,000 | $60,000 | 7% | 2% | Website |
| London Day School | $253,850 - $365,975 | $100,000 | $50,000 | 6.5% | 1% | Website |
| Montessori Kids Universe | $301,535 | $125,000 - $150,000 | $56,000 | 6% | Website | |
| Park Place Children's Center | $2,783,000 - $4,537,500 | $420,000 - $680,000 | $120,000 | 6 - 7% | 1% | Website |
| Pinnacle Montessori | $3,189,625 - $5,298,375 | $125,000 - $700,000 | $60,000 | 6% | 1% | Website |
| Primrose Schools | $716,680 - $5,829,078 | $480,562 - $699,489 | $75,000 | 7% | 2% | Website |
| The Learning Experience | $493,549 - $3,585,549 | $150,000 | $60,000 | 7% | 1% | Website |
