Source: FranopolisKiddie Academy Educational Child Care
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Opening Advertising and Promotion Fee | $0 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 Grand Opening Advertising and Promotion Fee 2 $0 $10,000 |
| Environmental assessment | $2,500 to $34,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 Environmental assessment 5, 6 $2,500 $34,000 |
| Uniforms | $3,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 Uniforms $3,000 $5,000 |
| Professional Fee | $1,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 Professional Fee $1,000 $5,000 |
| Nontraditional restaurant overall cost | $990,000 to $2,300,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 the overall cost for a nontraditional restaurant will likely range from $990,000 to $2,300,000. |
| Total estimated cost for prototypical restaurant | $1,909,500 to $4,041,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 Total estimated cost for prototypical restaurant (excluding land, financing and certain other costs) 15 $1,909,500 $4,041,500 |
| Development Fee | $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 Development Fee 16 $60,000 $60,000 |
| Total Estimated Initial Investment for a Development Agreement | $3,820,000 to $8,088,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 37 Total Estimated Initial Investment for a Development Agreement $3,820,000 $8,088,000 |
| On-site improvements | $337,000 to $825,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 On-site improvements 7 $337,000 $825,000 |
| Additional funds (3 months) | $165,300 to $458,600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 Additional funds 14 (3 months) $165,300 $458,600 |
| Pre-opening training and inventory expenses | $110,000 to $115,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 Pre-opening training and inventory expenses 11 $110,000 $115,000 |
| IT equipment and installation | $45,000 to $60,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 IT equipment and installation 10 $45,000 $60,000 |
| Operating cash | $1,200 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 Operating cash $1,200 $3,000 |
| Pre-opening additional funds | $14,000 to $17,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 Pre-opening additional funds 12 $14,000 $17,000 |
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment | $499,000 to $967,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 Furniture, fixtures and equipment 9 $499,000 $967,000 |
| Fee for architect/engineering services | $44,000 to $216,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 Fee for architect/ engineering services 5 $44,000 $216,000 |
| Building Improvements | $626,000 to $1,250,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 Building Improvements 8 $626,000 $1,250,400 |
| Initial franchise fee | $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 Initial franchise fee 2 $50,000 $50,000 |
| Initial inventory | $12,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 Initial inventory $12,000 $20,000 |
| Business licenses and utility deposits | $500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 Business licenses and utility deposits 13 $500 $3,000 |
| Fee for trade area survey analysis | $0 to $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 Fee for trade area survey analysis 3 $0 $7,500 (plus all expenses) |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing fee — nontraditional locations | The typical Marketing Fee for nontraditional locations is 1% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 |
| Development Fees — historical collected range | During the past fiscal year, the Company collected Development Fees ranging from $0 to $50,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Development Incentive Program loan | we will loan you $150,000 at 0% interest to be used solely for development costs associated with that restaurant. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Digital Checklist | Digital Checklist $17.99 Monthly Fee paid quarterly | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 |
| Multi-Unit Development Fee — new developer, each additional restaurant | $10,000 for each additional new restaurant. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Supplier / Distributor / Approval and Review Fee | We expect these costs to be $10,000 to $40,000 per approval | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 |
| Labor Management System fee | $72 fee plus $2.50 administrative fee per restaurant per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 |
| POS system installation fee | You will pay us $9,600 (in most cases) for installation of the point-of-sale (“POS”) system | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| New Prospect Referral Program — existing individual franchisee or owner | $10,000 for an introduction made by an existing individual franchisee or an owner of an existing franchisee entity | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Multi-Unit Development Fee — existing developer, each restaurant | If you are an existing developer / franchisee with our System, when you sign the Multi-Unit Development Agreement, you must pay us a non-refundable Development Fee equal to $10,000 for each new restaurant. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Per Digital Transaction Fee | plus the Per Digital Transaction Fee (currently $0.00). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 |
| Sale or assignment fee | Up to $2,500 per restaurant | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 |
| Sourcing Fee | currently a per-unit charge of sixteen cents ($0.16) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 44 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — historical collected range | During the past fiscal year, the Company collected Initial Franchise Fees ranging from $0 to $50,000, excluding any franchises for which the fee was waived pursuant to our previous Development Incentive Program (discussed below), or otherwise. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Project management and software configuration fee | and $1,875 (in most cases) for project management and software configuration fees for that installation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Extension Fee | $5,000 times the number of development deadlines that you wish to extend for twelve months (“Extension Fee”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Royalty for Games and Devices | 40% of net revenues from such games and devices | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Food Safety Reassessment | The cost of a food safety re-audit is approximately $263. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — reduced term | If your franchise term is for less than the standard 20 years, the Initial Franchise Fee is $2,500 for each year or partial year exceeding six months. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| OLO Ecommerce Platform Fee | OLO Ecommerce Platform Fee $106.70 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 |
| Additional training and materials | We expect these costs to be $1 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 |
| Service charge on overdue amounts | The lesser of 18% or maximum rate permitted by law. We are currently charging 12%. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 |
| Jack’s Ca$h | The then-current fee per restaurant, which is currently $13 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 |
| Veterans Program reduced Initial Franchise Fee | Accordingly, the Initial Franchise Fee paid to us is $37,500. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Stored Value Card Services Program Service Fee | The service fee shall be determined annually, but will not exceed $34 a month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 |
| Monthly Technology Fee | Then current Monthly Technology Fee (currently $350 to $500 per restaurant) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 |
| IT equipment purchase and installation | The approximate cost for the purchase and installation of such equipment currently ranges from $45,000 to $60,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Single Unit Development Fee | The development fee for this agreement is $50,000, which is non-refundable and if you are in full compliance with the Single Unit Development Agreement and any other agreements with us, we will credit towards the Initial Franchise Fee for the restaurant. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Site development services fee | If we provide site development services, you will be required to pay us a fee of up to $50,000 for work we complete toward developing the site. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Monthly Digital Fee | plus the then-current Monthly Digital Fee (currently $0.00) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 |
| New Prospect Referral Program — other person | $1,000 for any other person who makes an introduction of a prospective franchisee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Grand Opening Advertising and Promotion Fee | you must pay the Company a $10,000 Grand Opening Advertising and Promotion Fee when you sign the Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — traditional location | The Initial Franchise Fee is typically $50,000 for each franchised restaurant, plus any tax or other fee imposed upon the Company due to the collection of the Initial Franchise Fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Multi-Unit Development Fee — new developer, first restaurant | $50,000 for the first new restaurant | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Customer Fund Fee | This fee is currently a per-unit charge of $0.02 cents | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 45 |
| Trade Area Survey Analysis | The cost of a Trade Area Survey Analysis can range from $4,500 to $7,500, plus all expenses, which may vary. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — nontraditional location | If you will be operating at a nontraditional location, the Initial Franchise Fee is $25,000 for each unit, plus any taxes and fees imposed on the Company due to collection of the Initial Franchise Fee. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesTraining & Support
SourcesIf you are franchising an existing restaurant, it typically takes between ten (10) and fourteen (14) weeks after signing the letter of intent and paying a deposit to the franchisor to take over operations of the restaurant.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesIf you are franchising an existing restaurant, it typically takes between ten (10) and fourteen (14) weeks after signing the letter of intent and paying a deposit to us to take over operations of the restaurant.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe Company does not regularly offer financing in connection with the establishment or operation of new franchised restaurants.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 49 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Company does not regularly offer financing in connection with the establishment or operation of new franchised restaurants.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2023
| Year | Company-Owned At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 142 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 85 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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08Suppliers And Required Purchases
The Company's standards and specifications apply to the vast majority of goods, services, supplies, uniforms, fixtures, equipment, real estate and inventory items you will use.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 8 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Company's standards and specifications apply to the vast majority of goods, services, supplies, uniforms, fixtures, equipment, real estate and inventory items you will use.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The Company does not regularly offer financing in connection with the establishment or operation of new franchised restaurants.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 49 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Company does not regularly offer financing in connection with the establishment or operation of new franchised restaurants.
11Support, Training And Advertising
If you are franchising an existing restaurant, it typically takes between ten (10) and fourteen (14) weeks after signing the letter of intent and paying a deposit to the franchisor to take over operations of the restaurant.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesIf you are franchising an existing restaurant, it typically takes between ten (10) and fourteen (14) weeks after signing the letter of intent and paying a deposit to us to take over operations of the restaurant.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
The Franchise Agreement requires a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of operation per day, as determined by the Company and you, seven (7) days a week, fifty-two (52) weeks a year.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 67 · Item 16 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Franchise Agreement requires a minimum of sixteen (16) hours of operation per day, as determined by the Company and you, seven (7) days a week, fifty-two (52) weeks a year.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2023, the FDD reports 142 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 85 · Item 20 · View Source
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Source NotesCompany- owned 2023 146 142 -4
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