Building Kidz School
Building Kidz School franchises operate full-service childcare and learning centers for children from infants up to 12 years old, featuring a proprietary curriculum that integrates world-class academics with specialized performing arts programs such as music, dance, theater, and foreign languages. Franchisees provide infant/toddler care, preschool, kindergarten readiness/private kindergarten, and after-school programs in a safe, nurturing environment typically open from 7am to 6pm, with trained staff certified in early childhood education, First Aid, and CPR. The business model involves single-unit or area development franchising targeting parents seeking holistic child development in the competitive early childhood education market.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty (or min. $500/mo) + 1% ad fund + $360/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 27 franchised Building Kidz Schools operational for a minimum of twelve (12) months as of December 31, 2025, categorized by top, middle, and bottom third performers.
* Financial performance data is derived from 27 franchise Building Kidz Schools. The data is segmented into Top, Middle, and Bottom third performers, each with 9 locations. Calculated weighted average revenue: (9 units × $1,946,112 + 9 units × $1,376,867 + 9 units × $785,427) / 27 total units = $1,369,469. Calculated weighted average EBITDA: (9 units × $744,781 + 9 units × $394,279 + 9 units × $160,438) / 27 total units = $433,166. Calculated weighted average EBITDA margin: (9 units × 0.380 + 9 units × 0.278 + 9 units × 0.197) / 27 total units = 0.285 (28.5%). Median gross revenue is taken from the 'Middle' segment, as specified in the instructions for segmented data. Best guess profit range is set to average EBITDA as no other profit metrics or expense ranges are provided.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,369,469
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How Building Kidz School Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Early Childhood Education
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Early Childhood Education
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Building Kidz School Current | $327K – $1.5M | $60K | 7.0% | 46 |
| THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE ACADEMY OF EARLY EDUCATION | $781K – $1.5M | $60K | 7.0% | 411 |
| KIDDIE ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL CHILD CARE | $590K – $1.0M | $150K | 7.0% | 363 |
| Jovie | $124K – $193K | $50K | 5.0% | 165 |
| CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS | $1.1M – $1.5M | $85K | 7.0% | 69 |
| Lightbridge Academy | $1.1M – $3.1M | $40K | 7.0% | 55 |
Early Childhood Education Average 17 franchises | $870K – $2.4M | $73K | 6.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 17 Early Childhood Education franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Building Kidz School franchisees (2017 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
13 SBA loans on record
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Franchisee Contacts
69 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
One arbitration involving breach of franchise agreement, purchase agreement, and related claims with a franchisee (filed 2017, settled); four arbitrations to collect royalty payments from franchisees (filed 2024).
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Building Kidz School franchise ranges from $327,000 to $1,543,000. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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