Source: FranopolisBuilding Kidz
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| LTLE setup: $25,000–$45,000 | $25,000 to $45,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Learning Through Life Experience (LTLE) Set - up 10 $25,000 $45,000 |
| Launch fee: $25,000–$25,000 | $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Launch Fee $25,000 $25,000 |
| Hardware for Connect application: $1,000–$2,000 | $1,000 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Hardware required for Building Kidz Connect application (1 tablet per classroom) $1,000 $2,000 |
| Construction remodeling improvements: $50,000–$1,000,000 — low endpoint | $50,000 to $1,000,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Construction, remodeling, leasehold improvements 6 $ 50,000 $1,000,000 |
| Initial training costs per person: $0–$5,000 | $0 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Costs for attending initial training (per person) $0 $5,000 |
| Business licenses permits: $1,500–$3,000 | $1,500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Business licenses & permits $1,500 $3,000 |
| Additional funds three months: $75,000–$150,000 | $75,000 to $150,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Additional funds – 3 months 11 $75,000 $150,000 |
| Grand opening cost: $2,500–$5,000 | $2,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Grand opening cost 8 $2,500 $5,000 |
| Equipment fixtures fixed assets: $40,000–$100,000 | $40,000 to $100,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Equipment, fixtures, other fixed assets 7 $40,000 $100,000 |
| Remote visibility security system: $7,000–$20,000 — low endpoint | $7,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Remote visibility & security system 9 $7,000 $ 20,000 |
| Real property lease initial months’ rent: $ 10,000–$30,000 | $10,000 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Real property lease initial months’ rent 5 $ 10,000 $30,000 |
| Total initial investment: $327,000–$1,543,000 | $327,000 to $1,543,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Total: $327,000 $1,543,000 |
| Real property lease deposit: $20,000–$60,000 | $20,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Real property lease deposit $20,000 $60,000 |
| Initial franchise fee: $60,000–$60,000 | $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 Initial Franchise Fee 1 $60,000 $60,000 |
| CRM setup hardware: $1,000–$3,000 — low endpoint | $1,000 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 CRM set up and hardware cost $1,000 $3,000 |
| Themed Furniture: $2,000–$20,000 | $2,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Themed Furniture $2,000 $20,000 |
| Performing arts area fixtures: $2,000–$2,500 | $2,000 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Performing Arts Area Fixtures $2,000 $2,500 |
| Office supplies: $1,000–$2,500 | $1,000 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Office Supplies $1,000 $2,500 |
| Outside signage: $4,000–$10,000 | $4,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Outside signage and front lobby requirements 7 $4,000 $10,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Late fee | Late charge of $150 for any payment not received by franchisor when due | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Additional fees payable before opening high | You will be required to pay to us between $30,000 and $70,500 prior to the opening of your Building Kidz School. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Advertising cooperative contribution maximum | Up to 1.5% of Gross Revenue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Additional training fee per week | Additional Training Fee $2,000 per week plus lodging and airfare | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial franchise fees paid by franchisees high | we signed 11 unit Franchise Agreements and collected Initial Franchise Fees ranging from $25,000 to $60,000 for each. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Minimum area development fee (3 units within five years) | The total initial fee in this instance will be at least $171,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Remedial inspection fee high | Remedial Inspection Fee $500 to $3,500 per inspection | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Transfer fee | Transfer fee $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Local advertising spend after reaching 85% capacity | Upon achieving 85% of FTE capacity, your required spend will be $500 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Minimum area development fee (more than five and under ten / or 10+ in ten years) | The total initial fee in this instance will be at least $270,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional fees payable before opening low | You will be required to pay to us between $30,000 and $70,500 prior to the opening of your Building Kidz School. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Remedial training fee per person | Remedial Training Fee $2,500 per individual trained | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Website maintenance hourly fee low | $65 - 120 per hour | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Launch fee per franchised business | The Launch Fee is $25,000 per Franchised Business | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Advertising fund rate | 1% of Gross Revenue; may be raised to 1.5% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Minimum area development fee (10+ units within five years) | The total initial fee in this instance will be at least $480,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Management fee per day | Management Fee $300 per day, plus costs and expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Minimum area development fee (5–9 units in ten years) | The total initial fee in this instance will be at least $285,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Conference expense high | Franchise Conference Attendance Expense $0 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Local advertising minimum monthly low | $250 to $1,500 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Audit penalty | plus a $1,000 penalty | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Conference expense low | Franchise Conference Attendance Expense $0 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Royalty rate | The greater of 7% of Gross Revenue or the Minimum Royalty | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Per-unit area development fee (10+ units/5 years) | multiplying the amount of required Franchised Business openings by $48,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Single-school initial franchise fee | The initial franchise fee (“Initial Franchise Fee”) for a single Building Kidz School franchise is $60,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Veteran initial fee discount rate | we offer a ten percent (10%) discount of the Initial Franchise Fee for the first Building Kidz School | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Technology fee | Technology Fee $360 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Default interest rate | Default interest 10% per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Advertising fund maximum rate | 1% of Gross Revenue; may be raised to 1.5% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Local advertising spend before 85% FTE capacity | you must spend a minimum of $1,500 per month on approved marketing efforts | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Minimum royalty activation period | The minimum royalty becomes effective 550 days after you sign your Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial franchise fees paid by franchisees low | we signed 11 unit Franchise Agreements and collected Initial Franchise Fees ranging from $25,000 to $60,000 for each. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Local advertising minimum monthly high | $250 to $1,500 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Website maintenance hourly fee high | $65 - 120 per hour | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Remedial inspection fee low | Remedial Inspection Fee $500 to $3,500 per inspection | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Minimum royalty per month | Minimum Royalty $500 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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Inside The FDD
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05Fees Paid To Get Started
For one Building Kidz School franchise, the initial franchise fee is $60,000.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 5 · View Source
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Source NotesThe initial franchise fee (“Initial Franchise Fee”) for a single Building Kidz School franchise is $60,000.
07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $327,000 to $1,543,000. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTotal: $327,000 $1,543,000
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