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The real numbers on owning a Drama Kids franchise

Children's Education & Enrichment · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$43,500–$54,500
Total fees
9% of sales
Outlets
44
Closure signals
1 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0

What their own earnings claim actually says

Gross sales only by quartile (40 franchises, 1+ year). Group One avg $396,461; Group Two avg $175,882; Group Three avg $94,559; Group Four avg $32,058. Does not disclose net income or profitability.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2023-2025: 11 franchises ceased/ceased operations; 2024 saw 8-outlet decline.

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Franchisor's framing: Gross sales only by quartile (40 franchises, 1+ year). Group One avg $396,461; Group Two avg $1…
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Drama Kids franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Drama Kids franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $43,500–$54,500, including a $36,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Drama Kids franchise owners make?
Gross sales only by quartile (40 franchises, 1+ year). Group One avg $396,461; Group Two avg $175,882; Group Three avg $94,559; Group Four avg $32,058. Does not disclose net income or profitability. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Drama Kids franchise failure rate?
2023-2025: 11 franchises ceased/ceased operations; 2024 saw 8-outlet decline.
Is a Drama Kids franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Drama Kids scores C 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 35528-202603-02 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Drama Kids or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.