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Story Time Chess
Story Time Chess offers a business focused on teaching chess and other games, recreation, and movement to children aged three to eight years old. The franchise operates under the "Story Time Chess" trademark, providing educational and engaging activities for young children. The target market is parents seeking enriching and developmental programs for their preschoolers and early elementary-aged children.
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Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% ad fund + $200/mo internal systems fee + $30-$80/mo software
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Profit and Loss for Company Owned Los Angeles, CA Location, Measurement Period 2025. Data is for one company-owned location.
* All financial performance data is derived from the 'Profit and Loss for Company Owned Los Angeles, CA Location, Measurement Period 2025' (Table 2a). Gross Sales ($501,298) is used for average_gross_revenue. Gross Profit ($330,951) is taken directly. Net Profit Less Disclosed Expenses ($284,091) is used for average_net_profit. The best_guess_profit_high is the company's net profit ($284,091) before recurring franchise-related expenses. The best_guess_profit_low ($233,961) is derived by subtracting the 'Total Franchising Expenses' ($50,130) from the company's net profit, representing a more conservative profit estimate for a franchisee after incurring these additional fees.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $501,298
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Unlock financial performance dataHow Story Time Chess Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Story Time Chess Current | $66K – $87K | $50K | 7.0% | 5 |
| Mathnasium | $113K – $150K | $49K | 10.0% | 995 |
| MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS; MATHNASIUM CENTERS, | $113K – $150K | $49K | 10.0% | 968 |
| SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN | $118K – $288K | $47K | 11.0% | 433 |
| CLUB Z! | $41K – $57K | $27K | 6.0% | 319 |
| SOCCER SHOTS | $43K – $54K | $37K | 7.0% | 313 |
Children's Education & Enrichment Average 41 franchises | $201K – $381K | $43K | 7.7% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 41 Children's Education & Enrichment 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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Unlock location growth dataDue 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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Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Story Time Chess franchise ranges from $65,579 to $87,227. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.