Class 101
Class 101 franchises operate businesses that provide advice, guidance, and training to high school students and their parents in preparing for, selecting, applying to, and paying for college using the proprietary CLASS 101® system, trademarks, and standards. The franchisor offers single-unit franchise agreements as well as development agreements for multiple units, with a business model centered on educational consulting services delivered through structured programs, manuals, and technology. The target market is families of high school students navigating the competitive college admissions process.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
8% royalty (min $500/mo) + 2% NAF + $149/mo technology fee
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 48 franchised outlets used for financial performance representation data, grouped into quartiles. These outlets were open for the entire year and reported complete data, derived from the total franchised outlets (69) after excluding 12 not open the entire year and 8 with incomplete data, as explained in Note 2.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue from segmented data: (12 units × $404,678 + 12 units × $195,866 + 12 units × $92,701 + 12 units × $27,928) / 48 total units = $180,293.25. Profit metrics (net income, net profit, EBITDA, and profit range) are not provided as per the disclosure on page 3 stating that gross sales figures do not reflect costs or expenses needed to determine net income or profit.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Class 101 Compares to Other Adult Education & Training Franchises
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Adult Education & Training
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Adult Education & Training
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Class 101 Current | $75K - $130K | $40K | 8.0% | 69 |
| HEALTH MART SYSTEMS INC | $262K - $834K | N/A | 0.0% | 4,346 |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | $12K - $130K | $2K | N/A | 3,855 |
| MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO | $108K - $383K | $10K | N/A | 1,502 |
| UBREAKIFIX BY ASURION | $151K - $448K | $40K | 7.0% | 551 |
| Best Brains | $50K - $134K | $15K | 14.0% | 162 |
Adult Education & Training Average 17 franchises | $253K - $579K | $36K | 8.8% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 17 Adult Education & Training franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+17 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Class 101 franchisees (2018 - 2018)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Class 101 franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Class 101 franchise ranges from $75,287 to $130,187. This includes a franchise fee of $39,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a Class 101 franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Class 101 franchise is $180,293.25.
How many Class 101 franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, Class 101 has 69 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2007.
Can you get an SBA loan for a Class 101 franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for Class 101 franchises. Historical data shows 2 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Class 101 franchisees, with an average loan amount of $12,600. The historical default rate is 0.0%.
Is Class 101 a good franchise to buy?
Class 101 shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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