The real numbers on owning a Casa de Corazon franchise
Childcare Franchising · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★★★☆FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5
Investment
$1,014,800–$5,357,600
Total fees
9% of sales
Outlets
10
Closure signals
0 ceased, 1 terminated
Lawsuits
1
Is Casa de Corazon worth it? How it compares to 30 similar franchises
Ongoing fees
9% of sales
lower than most (median 9%)
Startup cost
from $1,014,800
pricier than 83% of peers
Disclosure honesty
Grade B
more honest than 77% of children's education & childcare franchises
Closure rate
0.0% of outlets
better than most (median 0.6%)
Disclosed lawsuits
1
about average
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
Provides 2025 revenue/expense data for 8 mature centers (4 affiliate, 4 franchised). Net operating income ranges $306k-$616k. Excludes depreciation, interest, debt, taxes. Unaudited figures.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
One 2023 termination; one reacquired 2023. No 2024-2025 closures. Modest system.
Legal history (Item 3)
1 matters disclosed.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,014,800–$5,357,600, including a $70,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Casa de Corazon franchise owners make?
Provides 2025 revenue/expense data for 8 mature centers (4 affiliate, 4 franchised). Net operating income ranges $306k-$616k. Excludes depreciation, interest, debt, taxes. Unaudited figures. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Casa de Corazon franchise failure rate?
One 2023 termination; one reacquired 2023. No 2024-2025 closures. Modest system.
Is a Casa de Corazon franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Casa de Corazon scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 1 legal matters. 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 Casa de Corazon or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.