THE CODERSCHOOL

Item 7 lays out an accessible initial investment of $79,200-$197,950, significantly lower than many education franchises that often exceed $300K due to build-out needs—CoderSchool leverages flexible spaces near schools and homes, with a $29,950 franchise fee. Ongoing fees total 5% royalty plus 1% ad fund, but add $99/month for website/software and $250-$450/month for third-party licenses, pushing effective costs to around 6-7% of revenue plus $4K-$6.5K annually in extras. Item 19 reveals average gross revenue of $307,448 and median $274,500 across units, suggesting solid performance for 70-80% occupancy in after-school and camps, but operators must hit $25K+ monthly to cover fees and break even after typical $100K-$150K operating costs.

System metrics show 69 franchise locations plus 2 corporate as of 2025 FDD, up 6% from 65 in 2024, but projected new units drop to just 2, signaling cautious expansion since franchising began in 2015 from Palo Alto HQ. No major litigation flags noted, and the hybrid in-person/virtual model adapts well post-pandemic, though low projected growth raises questions on brand momentum versus peers exploding in STEM ed. For investors eyeing $200K-$400K EBITDA potential at scale, this suits educator-entrepreneurs comfortable with $275K medians, but validate local demand as revenues skew toward high-density areas.