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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.
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Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% ad fund + $250/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 48 franchised Ivybrook Academy schools open and operating for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, meeting specific inclusion criteria.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue from two cohorts: (27 schools × $933,598 + 21 schools × $1,029,405) / 48 total schools = $975,513.56. The document provides median values for each cohort but not an overall median, nor does it provide sufficient data to calculate a true overall median. Highest and Lowest Gross Revenue values are provided, but not average revenue for top/bottom quartiles. Profit and EBITDA metrics are not provided in the document, as stated in Note 5 on page 4.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $975,514
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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 | $643K – $1.2M | $50K | 7.0% | 49 |
| 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 | $130K – $205K | $50K | 5.0% | 160 |
| 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 | $896K – $2.5M | $74K | 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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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.
40 SBA loans on record
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40 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a Ivybrook Academy franchise ranges from $643,400 to $1,174,500. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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