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The real numbers on owning a Kiddie Academy franchise

Child Care / Early Education · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$590,000–$1,010,000
Total fees
9% of sales
Outlets
363
Closure signals
3 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
4

What their own earnings claim actually says

Discloses gross revenue, labor, occupancy, misc expenses, and gross profit for 315 of 363 academies (2025). Omits food, supplies, insurance expenses; excludes 48 academies; 'gross profit' overstates true owner income.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Zero terminations 2023-2025; 8 ceased operations other reasons; system growing steadily.

Legal history (Item 3)

4 matters disclosed.

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Kiddie Academy franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Kiddie Academy franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $590,000–$1,010,000, including a $150,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Kiddie Academy franchise owners make?
Discloses gross revenue, labor, occupancy, misc expenses, and gross profit for 315 of 363 academies (2025). Omits food, supplies, insurance expenses; excludes 48 academies; 'gross profit' overstates true owner income. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Kiddie Academy franchise failure rate?
Zero terminations 2023-2025; 8 ceased operations other reasons; system growing steadily.
Is a Kiddie Academy franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Kiddie Academy scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 4 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35613-202603-08 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Kiddie Academy or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.