Tippi Toes
Tippi Toes franchises provide dance lessons, classes, and programs for children aged 18 months to 12 years, focusing on building self-confidence, fostering a love of dancing, and encouraging positive social connections. Classes are held at community locations such as churches, schools, daycare centers, and community centers, distinguishing them from traditional studio-based competitors. The target market consists of parents seeking family-friendly, seasonal dance training activities aligned with the school year for young children.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty (greater of 7% gross revenue or minimum) + 1% brand fund (up to 2%) + $220/mo Centerstage tech fee + $135-200/mo accounting/CRM + $199/mo dancer software + $300-500/mo bookkeeper + $8-83/mo ASCAP equiv.
How Tippi Toes Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tippi Toes Current | N/A | $50K | 7.0% | 84 |
| Mathnasium | $113K – $150K | $49K | 10.0% | 995 |
| MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS; MATHNASIUM CENTERS, | $113K – $150K | $49K | 10.0% | 968 |
| SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN | $108K – $239K | $37K | 11.0% | 469 |
| CLUB Z! | $41K – $57K | $27K | 8.0% | 328 |
| SOCCER SHOTS | $43K – $54K | $37K | 7.0% | 306 |
Children's Education & Enrichment Average 39 franchises | $205K – $383K | $41K | 7.8% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 39 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
+11 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Tippi Toes franchisees (2014 – 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
1 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)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
As of the 2026 FDD, Tippi Toes has 84 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2009.
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