Kidville franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Kidville franchise fee is $50,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $332,800 to $739,755, with about $85,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Kidville FDD.
What are the Kidville franchise fees and investment?
The Kidville franchise requires a franchise fee of $50,000 and a total initial investment of $332,800 to $739,755. 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) | $50,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $332,800 to $739,755 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $85,000 |
| US locations | Not reported |
| Industry | Education & Children |
| Headquarters | New York |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Franchising since | 2007 |
How does the Kidville investment compare with other education & children franchises?
Kidville's minimum investment of $332,800 is above the median minimum investment of $118,363 across the 231 education & children franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 57 of the other 230 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $50,000 compares with an industry median of $42,500.
By minimum investment, Kidville belongs with franchises from $250,000 to $500,000.
What should you verify in the Kidville FDD?
Verify six parts of the Kidville 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 Kidville 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 Kidville?
These education & children franchises have the closest minimum investment to Kidville:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Haven | $50,000 | $323,500 to $6,415,000 |
| Tulip Kids | $30,000 | $322,024 to $857,426 |
| Success On The Spectrum | $45,000 | $320,500 to $848,200 |
| iCode | $40,000 | $316,000 to $460,500 |
| Rock and Roll Daycare | $49,500 | $351,500 to $640,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Kidville franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Kidville franchise ranges from $332,800 to $739,755, including a franchise fee of $50,000, 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 Kidville franchise?
Kidville lists a minimum of about $85,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Kidville locations are there?
A current US unit count for Kidville is not reported in our data. Item 20 of the FDD lists the number of franchised and company-owned outlets.
How long has Kidville been franchising?
Kidville started offering franchises in 2007 after the company was founded in 2007.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Kidville and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kidville. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.