Academy Leadership franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Academy Leadership franchise fee is $20,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $39,500 to $58,500, with about $10,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Academy Leadership FDD.
What are the Academy Leadership franchise fees and investment?
The Academy Leadership franchise requires a franchise fee of $20,000 and a total initial investment of $39,500 to $58,500. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $20,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $39,500 to $58,500 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $10,000 |
| US locations | Not reported |
| Industry | Education & Children |
| Headquarters | Juno Beach, Florida |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Franchising since | 2015 |
How does the Academy Leadership investment compare with other education & children franchises?
Academy Leadership's minimum investment of $39,500 is at or below the median minimum investment of $118,363 across the 231 education & children franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 198 of the other 230 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $20,000 compares with an industry median of $42,500.
By minimum investment, Academy Leadership belongs with franchises under $50,000.
What should you verify in the Academy Leadership FDD?
Verify six parts of the Academy Leadership Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Academy Leadership discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Academy Leadership?
These education & children franchises have the closest minimum investment to Academy Leadership:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Talk to the Camera | $26,550 to $39,500 | $39,316 to $67,316 |
| ABRAKADOODLE | $25,400 to $38,899 | $39,214 to $65,063 |
| Compuchild | $19,900 to $29,900 | $39,900 to $64,900 |
| Creatif | $25,000 to $45,000 | $39,055 to $342,538 |
| Engenius Learning Centers | $5,000 to $20,000 | $40,000 to $350,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Academy Leadership franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Academy Leadership franchise ranges from $39,500 to $58,500, including a franchise fee of $20,000, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Academy Leadership franchise?
Academy Leadership lists a minimum of about $10,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Academy Leadership locations are there?
A current US unit count for Academy Leadership is not reported in our data. Item 20 of the FDD lists the number of franchised and company-owned outlets.
How long has Academy Leadership been franchising?
Academy Leadership started offering franchises in 2015 after the company was founded in 2015.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Academy Leadership and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Academy Leadership. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.