Source: Franopolis

Montessori Kids Universe

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Research Data: Franopolis

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2026 FDD Research

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What It Costs

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Where Your Startup Money Goes

Cost	Disclosed Amount	Source
Montessori Teacher Training — high	$1,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Montessori Teacher Training $1,000 to $1,000
Single school total investment — low	$883,658 to $1,844,008	2026 FDD · PDF Page 1 The total investment necessary to begin operations of a Montessori Kids Universe® school is $883,658 to $1,844,008.
Two-school development total — low	$939,908 to $1,900,258	2026 FDD · PDF Page 1 the total investment necessary to begin operation of two (2) Montessori Kids Universe® schools is $939,908 to $1,900,258.
ProCare Management Software — high	$129	2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 ProCare Management Software $129 to $129
New Owner Training per person — high	$0	2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 New Owner Training per person $0 to $0
Approved CRM System — high	$179	2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Approved CRM System $179 to $179
Initial Franchise Fee — low	$75,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Initial Franchise Fee $75,000 $75,000 to $75,000
Initial Franchise Fee — high	$75,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 Initial Franchise Fee $75,000 to $75,000

Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.

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Key Franchise Fees

Initial Franchise Fee: View Disclosed Terms
The Initial Franchise Fee is $75,000 for a Montessori Kids Universe® School franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms

Fee	Disclosed Terms	Source
Digital marketing monthly minimum before 75% capacity	A minimum investment of $1,000 per month	2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Additional operations fee maximum	We may increase this fee up to $3,000 per day plus expenses.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
MKUTI teacher training fee monthly	$1,000 per month payable by ACH	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Technology fee monthly	Technology Fee $500 per month	2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Digital marketing monthly after capacity threshold	Then $500 per month	2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Montessori Compass per student/month	$20 per classroom and $.50 per student per month	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Development fee fourth and subsequent franchise rate	Fourth and Subsequent Franchise Agreements 50% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee	2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Successor franchise fee	Successor Franchise Fee $20,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Optional lease guarantee fee — low	you shall pay us a one-time fee of $20,000 to $30,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Optional lease guarantee fee — high	you shall pay us a one-time fee of $20,000 to $30,000	2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Development fee second franchise rate	Second Franchise Agreement 75% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee	2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Montessori Compass per classroom/month	$20 per classroom and $.50 per student per month	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
CRM monthly fee	Approved CRM System $179 per month	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Temporary management fee maximum	We may increase this fee up to $3,000 per day plus any profit gained by the MKU Management.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Non-compliance fee per week	Non-Compliance Fee $250 per week until non-compliance is cured	2026 FDD · PDF Page 15
Additional staff training rate	Currently, $500 per day, plus your expenses in attending training	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Additional operations assistance daily fee	Currently, $500 per day plus expenses	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Transfer fee rate	Transfer Fee 50% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee	2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Development fee third franchise rate	Third Franchise Agreement 66% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee	2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
ProCare monthly fee	ProCare Management Software, License and Training $129 per month	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Late interest per month	Interest shall be the lesser of 1½% per month or the highest rate of interest allowed by law	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Training extension fee	Training Extension Fee $500 per occurrence	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Royalty rate	Royalty Fee 7% of your Gross Revenues	2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Temporary management daily fee	Currently, $500 per day, plus expenses	2026 FDD · PDF Page 14
Transfer fee for undeveloped development right	you also pay $37,500 or the equivalent of 50% of the then current Initial Franchise Fee as a Transfer Fee for each undeveloped franchise right	2026 FDD · PDF Page 13
Late fee	plus a $50 Late Fee	2026 FDD · PDF Page 16
Initial franchise fee	The Initial Franchise Fee is $75,000 for a Montessori Kids Universe® School franchise.	2026 FDD · PDF Page 12
Additional meeting fee maximum per attendee	Will vary, but not to exceed $1,000 per attendee per Additional Meeting	2026 FDD · PDF Page 15

Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.

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