Montessori Kids Universe
Montessori Kids Universe franchises operate preschools providing childcare and early childhood education for children from 6 weeks to 6 years, based on a Montessori-inspired curriculum enhanced with proprietary Reggio Emilia-inspired 'DaVinci Kids' and STEAM programs. The franchisor, Montessori School Franchising LLC, offers franchise agreements for single or multi-unit development of these schools using proprietary systems, marks, and methods. The target market is professional, well-educated parents from upper middle-income demographics valuing academic and enriched environments.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 0% ad fund + $500/mo technology + $750/mo MKUTI teacher training + $500-$1,000/mo digital marketing + $558-$1,058/mo software (ProCare, Line Leader, Montessori Compass).
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 16 franchised locations open for all of calendar year 2024.
* All extracted financial performance data is for the calendar year 2024, representing the most recent complete year available. Average EBITDA is calculated from the Average Gross Revenue ($1,302,020) and the Average EBIT % (20.1%) provided for 2024 (1,302,020 * 0.201 = 261,706.02). Note that the document explicitly provides EBIT %, not EBITDA %. EBITDA margin percentage is taken directly from the Average EBIT % (20.1%) for 2024. Best guess profit low is calculated from Average Gross Revenue ($1,302,020) and the Lowest EBIT % (12%) for 2024 (1,302,020 * 0.12 = 156,242.4). Best guess profit high is calculated from Average Gross Revenue ($1,302,020) and the Highest EBIT % (32%) for 2024 (1,302,020 * 0.32 = 416,646.4). Revenue top and bottom quartile values are set to null as the document provides 'Highest Gross Revenue' and 'Lowest Gross Revenue' as single figures for a small percentage of locations or 100% of locations, not as averages for a top or bottom quartile segment.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Montessori Kids Universe Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 94% of Adult Education & Training franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montessori Kids Universe Current | $782K – $1.7M | $75K | 7.0% | 19 |
| 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
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Montessori Kids Universe franchisees (2011 – 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
37 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)
Arbitration by former franchisees alleging violations of deceptive trade practices acts, fraud, breach of contract, and breach of good faith and fair dealing following termination for trademark misuse.
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 Montessori Kids Universe franchise ranges from $782,208 to $1,688,958. This includes a franchise fee of $75,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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