KIDSTRONG
KidStrong franchises operate centers offering 'whole child' development programs that build stronger kids through innovative training in physical fitness, leadership, and confidence building, based on developmental science focusing on brain, physical, and character pillars. The business model licenses the KidStrong brand, system, and curriculum to franchisees who open 3,200-4,500 sq ft centers in suburban areas, business districts, and lifestyle centers. Target market is parents seeking holistic child development programs for their children.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty (8.5% after 24 months) + up to 1.65% brand fund + $825/mo ongoing marketing + $562-$600/mo direct software + $29/mo music licensing + $24/mo camera maintenance + 1% technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 45 franchised centers open and operating under the same ownership for at least 24 months as of December 31, 2024.
* Calculated weighted average revenue from the four quartiles using the average revenue and number of centers per quartile: (12 units × $1,019,522 + 11 units × $763,079 + 11 units × $625,636 + 11 units × $448,493) / 45 total units = $720,967.82.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How KIDSTRONG Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 97% of Business Services franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KIDSTRONG Current | $448K – $600K | $45K | 7.0% | 121 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services 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
+21 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for KIDSTRONG franchisees (2021 – 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
184 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 |
184 Contacts Available
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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 KIDSTRONG franchise ranges from $448,100 to $600,000. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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