Ivybrook Academy
Ivybrook Academy is a franchise that operates comprehensive half-day preschools providing exceptional early learning environments through proprietary curriculum, involvement, and socialization opportunities for children aged 1 to 6 years, distinguishing itself from full-day childcare centers. Franchisees have the option to offer private kindergarten classes and must adhere to the franchisor's system including brand standards, training, operations support, advertising, and purchasing assistance. The target market consists of families prioritizing quality early childhood education over traditional childcare.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 1% brand fund + $250/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 18 franchisee-owned schools open three or more years and at least since January 1, 2022, for the period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Ivybrook Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ivybrook Academy Current | $541K – $870K | $50K | 7.0% | 40 |
| THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE ACADEMY OF EARLY EDUCATION | $781K – $1.5M | $60K | 7.0% | 411 |
| KIDDIE ACADEMY EDUCATIONAL CHILD CARE | $405K – $915K | $150K | 7.0% | 344 |
| 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 | $868K – $2.3M | $76K | 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 (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Ivybrook Academy franchisees (2018 – 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.
Franchisee Contacts
43 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Ivybrook Academy franchise ranges from $540,700 to $869,860. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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