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The real numbers on owning a 2 Hours of Freedom franchise
Buyer-Advocate Franchise (Children's Entertainment) · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★★☆☆FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5
Investment
$465,623–$892,693
Total fees
7% of sales
Outlets
2
Closure signals
1 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
Is 2 Hours of Freedom worth it? How it compares to 18 similar franchises
Ongoing fees
7% of sales
lower than most (median 9%)
Startup cost
from $465,623
pricier than 63% of peers
Disclosure honesty
Grade C
less honest than most of the category
Closure rate
50.0% of outlets
worse than 94% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits
0
fewer than most
Benchmarked against every children's education & childcare franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.
What their own earnings claim actually says
One affiliate-owned outlet (Buffalo Grove, IL, 11,000 sq ft, opened July 2023) reported $817,357 gross sales with 57.5% gross profit margin. No franchisee data provided.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
1 affiliate closed in 2026 Q1; minimal franchisee history limits predictiveness.
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Franchisor's framing: One affiliate-owned outlet (Buffalo Grove, IL, 11,000 sq ft, opened July 2023) reported $817,35…
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How much does a 2 Hours of Freedom franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $465,623–$892,693, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do 2 Hours of Freedom franchise owners make?
One affiliate-owned outlet (Buffalo Grove, IL, 11,000 sq ft, opened July 2023) reported $817,357 gross sales with 57.5% gross profit margin. No franchisee data provided. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the 2 Hours of Freedom franchise failure rate?
1 affiliate closed in 2026 Q1; minimal franchisee history limits predictiveness.
Is a 2 Hours of Freedom franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. 2 Hours of Freedom scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with 2 Hours of Freedom or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.