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The real numbers on owning a CELEBREE franchise
Early Childhood Education (Franchised School) · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$1,023,550–$1,404,100
Total fees
9% of sales
Outlets
72
Closure signals
1 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
What their own earnings claim actually says
2025 data: 26 mature company-operated schools and 18 mature franchised schools. Average net revenue, expenses, EBITDA shown. Company schools unaudited; franchisee data from unaudited reports.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
1 reacquisition from franchisee in 2025; strong recent growth (16 franchised openings 2025)
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $1,023,550–$1,404,100, including a $75,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do CELEBREE franchise owners make?
2025 data: 26 mature company-operated schools and 18 mature franchised schools. Average net revenue, expenses, EBITDA shown. Company schools unaudited; franchisee data from unaudited reports. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the CELEBREE franchise failure rate?
1 reacquisition from franchisee in 2025; strong recent growth (16 franchised openings 2025)
Is a CELEBREE franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. CELEBREE scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 35829-202604-10 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with CELEBREE or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.