Education & Children franchises: costs, fees and investment
Short answer: Across 231 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $118,363 and the median starting franchise fee is $42,500. The lowest starting investment in this group is Singers Company at $4,650.
Education and children franchises cover tutoring, enrichment, therapy and camp programs. Several run as mobile programs in schools and community spaces, which lowers the initial investment.
What do franchises in this group cost?
Franchises in this group have a median minimum investment of $118,363, a median starting franchise fee of $42,500 and a median liquid cash requirement of $35,000, calculated from 231 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database. Medians use the low end of each brand's reported range.
Which franchises are on the list?
The table sorts 231 franchises from the lowest to the highest starting investment, 100 per page. This page shows brands 201 to 231.
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment | Min. cash | US units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Bear | $55,000 | $690,000 to $2,270,000 | $215,000 | 3 |
| Bloom Academy | $50,000 to $70,000 | $751,250 to $2,495,800 | $235,000 | 4 |
| The Learning Experience | $60,000 | $780,799 to $1,477,299 | $190,000 | 417 |
| Montessori Kids Universe | $75,000 | $782,208 to $1,688,958 | $200,000 | 19 |
| Skill Samurai | $49,000 | $879,500 to $1,737,500 | $220,000 | 7 |
| Monster Mini Golf | $60,000 | $885,235 to $1,535,235 | $210,000 | 28 |
| Casa De Corazon | $70,000 | $916,300 to $4,268,100 | $350,000 | 8 |
| Celebree School | $75,000 | $922,500 to $1,293,500 | $205,000 | 55 |
| SafeSplash | $55,000 | $944,950 to $1,327,700 | $210,000 | 119 |
| The Goddard School | $135,000 | $952,500 to $1,363,000 | $210,000 | 642 |
| Childrens Lighthouse Schools | $60,000 to $85,000 | $967,602 to $1,242,452 | $205,000 | 72 |
| Lightbridge Academy | $50,000 | $1,040,233 to $2,688,500 | $290,000 | 81 |
| KLA Schools | $78,500 | $1,121,000 to $5,804,750 | $460,000 | 24 |
| Airtime Trampoline & Game Park | $50,000 | $1,297,000 to $1,999,000 | $295,000 | 6 |
| Sky High Sports | $50,000 | $1,297,000 to $2,150,000 | $300,000 | 9 |
| Bear Paddle Swim School | $50,000 | $1,484,900 to $2,088,650 | $325,000 | 10 |
| Tierra Encantada | $48,000 to $60,000 | $1,541,675 to $3,658,354 | $415,000 | 13 |
| Aqua-tots Swim School | $50,000 | $1,619,820 to $2,939,590 | $390,000 | 132 |
| Altitude Trampoline Park | $50,000 | $1,625,000 to $2,957,500 | $390,000 | 80 |
| Goldfish Swim School | $40,000 to $50,000 | $1,663,263 to $3,746,733 | $435,000 | 177 |
| Zavazone | $50,000 | $1,698,511 to $2,945,608 | $400,000 | 2 |
| Rockin' Jump | $60,000 | $1,894,500 to $2,348,000 | $400,000 | 39 |
| Climbzone | $40,000 | $1,914,324 to $3,034,487 | $440,000 | 2 |
| Museum Of Illusions | $100,000 | $1,935,500 to $6,552,500 | $620,000 | 20 |
| Big Blue Swim School | $50,000 | $2,108,000 to $3,760,500 | $505,000 | 42 |
| Big Air Trampoline Park | $50,000 | $2,501,500 to $4,560,000 | $605,000 | 17 |
| Urban Air Adventure Parks | $100,000 | $3,111,409 to $5,791,969 | $755,000 | 197 |
| Launch Park | $75,000 | $3,517,213 to $6,501,900 | $855,000 | 26 |
| LEAFSPRING SCHOOL | $87,500 | $3,738,150 to $6,773,700 | $900,000 | 12 |
| Creative World School | $75,000 to $80,000 | $5,767,050 to $10,143,500 | $1,370,000 | 29 |
| Primrose School | $50,000 to $80,000 | $6,192,660 to $8,595,000 | $1,360,000 | 525 |
N/R = not reported.
How do you compare franchises from this list?
Compare franchises from this list by putting each brand's Item 5 fee, Item 6 ongoing fees and the high end of the Item 7 investment side by side, then checking Item 20 for closures and transfers. The guide to franchise costs explains each line, and the 8-step selection process shows the order of due diligence.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a education & children franchise cost?
Across 231 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $118,363 and the median starting franchise fee is $42,500. The lowest starting investment in this group is Singers Company at $4,650.
How much cash do I need to buy a franchise in this group?
The median minimum liquid cash requirement in this group is $35,000. Franchisors set their own capital requirements, and lenders usually finance part of the total investment.
Are these figures guaranteed?
No. The figures come from franchise disclosure data and public listings and change with every annual FDD. Confirm fees in Items 5 and 6 and the investment in Item 7 of each brand's current FDD.
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Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Brand names belong to their owners; listing does not imply endorsement. Not an offer to sell a franchise.