Class 101 franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Class 101 franchise fee is $39,900 and the total initial investment ranges from $75,287 to $130,187, with about $20,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Class 101 FDD.
What are the Class 101 franchise fees and investment?
The Class 101 franchise requires a franchise fee of $39,900 and a total initial investment of $75,287 to $130,187. 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) | $39,900 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $75,287 to $130,187 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $20,000 |
| US locations | 69 |
| Industry | Education & Children |
| Headquarters | Bedford, Texas |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Franchising since | 2007 |
How does the Class 101 investment compare with other education & children franchises?
Class 101's minimum investment of $75,287 is at or below the median minimum investment of $118,363 across the 231 education & children franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 144 of the other 230 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $39,900 compares with an industry median of $42,500.
What should you verify in the Class 101 FDD?
Verify six parts of the Class 101 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 Class 101 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 Class 101?
These education & children franchises have the closest minimum investment to Class 101:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Snapology | $40,000 | $75,250 to $105,800 |
| Board & Brush Creative Studio | $25,000 | $75,489 to $99,761 |
| Learningrx | $5,000 to $45,000 | $75,000 to $220,000 |
| Prepaze Academy | $25,000 | $74,815 to $346,470 |
| Club SciKidz | $45,000 | $74,400 to $88,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Class 101 franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Class 101 franchise ranges from $75,287 to $130,187, including a franchise fee of $39,900, 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 Class 101 franchise?
Class 101 lists a minimum of about $20,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Class 101 locations are there?
Class 101 reported 69 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Class 101 been franchising?
Class 101 started offering franchises in 2007 after the company was founded in 1998.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Class 101 and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Class 101. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.