How much does a Club Z! franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $40,975–$57,425, including a $27,250 initial franchise fee.

Is a Club Z! franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Club Z! scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Club Z! franchise

Educational Services - Tutoring · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

Investment

$40,975–$57,425

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

319

Closure signals

0 ceased, 2 terminated

Lawsuits

What their own earnings claim actually says

Student counts by hours worked (52-7 avg); tutor pay rates ($21-$28 avg); client pay rates ($52-$125 avg). Mature businesses only; no income projections.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

9 net outlet decline 2025; 49 net decline 2023-2025; 21 reacquired by franchisor.

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Club Z! franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Club Z! franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $40,975–$57,425, including a $27,250 initial franchise fee.
How much do Club Z! franchise owners make?: Student counts by hours worked (52-7 avg); tutor pay rates ($21-$28 avg); client pay rates ($52-$125 avg). Mature businesses only; no income projections. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Club Z! franchise failure rate?: 9 net outlet decline 2025; 49 net decline 2023-2025; 21 reacquired by franchisor.
Is a Club Z! franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Club Z! scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36258-202604-08 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Club Z! or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.