Monkey Joe's franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Monkey Joe's franchise fee is $40,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $681,000 to $1,240,500, with about $165,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Monkey Joe's FDD.
What are the Monkey Joe's franchise fees and investment?
The Monkey Joe's franchise requires a franchise fee of $40,000 and a total initial investment of $681,000 to $1,240,500. 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) | $40,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $681,000 to $1,240,500 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $165,000 |
| US locations | 14 |
| Industry | Education & Children (Sports & Recreation) |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Franchising since | 2005 |
How does the Monkey Joe's investment compare with other education & children franchises?
Monkey Joe's's minimum investment of $681,000 is above the median minimum investment of $118,363 across the 231 education & children franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 31 of the other 230 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $40,000 compares with an industry median of $42,500.
By minimum investment, Monkey Joe's belongs with franchises over $500,000.
What should you verify in the Monkey Joe's FDD?
Verify six parts of the Monkey Joe's 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 Monkey Joe's 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 Monkey Joe's?
These education & children franchises have the closest minimum investment to Monkey Joe's:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Bear | $55,000 | $690,000 to $2,270,000 |
| Ducklings Early Learning Center | $75,000 | $656,400 to $1,729,500 |
| Get Air | $20,000 | $625,500 to $4,150,500 |
| Bloom Academy | $50,000 to $70,000 | $751,250 to $2,495,800 |
| Musicologie | $60,000 | $603,000 to $1,323,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Monkey Joe's franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Monkey Joe's franchise ranges from $681,000 to $1,240,500, including a franchise fee of $40,000, 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 Monkey Joe's franchise?
Monkey Joe's lists a minimum of about $165,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Monkey Joe's locations are there?
Monkey Joe's reported 14 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 Monkey Joe's been franchising?
Monkey Joe's started offering franchises in 2005 after the company was founded in 2005.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Monkey Joe's and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Monkey Joe's. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.