Zaniac franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Zaniac franchise fee is $50,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $169,500 to $288,000, with about $40,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Zaniac FDD.
What are the Zaniac franchise fees and investment?
The Zaniac franchise requires a franchise fee of $50,000 and a total initial investment of $169,500 to $288,000. 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) | $169,500 to $288,000 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $40,000 |
| US locations | Not reported |
| Industry | Education & Children (School) |
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Franchising since | 2014 |
How does the Zaniac investment compare with other education & children franchises?
Zaniac's minimum investment of $169,500 is above the median minimum investment of $118,363 across the 231 education & children franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 93 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, Zaniac belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the Zaniac FDD?
Verify six parts of the Zaniac 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 Zaniac 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 Zaniac?
These education & children franchises have the closest minimum investment to Zaniac:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| RockStars of Tomorrow | $35,000 to $45,000 | $169,700 to $453,050 |
| Jungle Driving School | $59,500 | $170,336 to $270,075 |
| Funbox | $75,000 | $167,535 to $280,975 |
| Code Ninjas | $40,000 | $174,750 to $298,250 |
| Idea Lab | $35,500 | $163,000 to $465,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Zaniac franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Zaniac franchise ranges from $169,500 to $288,000, 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 Zaniac franchise?
Zaniac lists a minimum of about $40,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Zaniac locations are there?
A current US unit count for Zaniac is not reported in our data. Item 20 of the FDD lists the number of franchised and company-owned outlets.
How long has Zaniac been franchising?
Zaniac started offering franchises in 2014 after the company was founded in 2014.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Zaniac and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Zaniac. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.