Chubby Cheeks 3D/4D Ultrasound StudiosFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Chubby Cheeks 3D/4D Ultrasound Studios franchise requires a total initial investment of $72K – $124K, including a $20K franchise fee. Per the 2025 FDD, average unit revenue was $172K[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $72K – $124K
- 17th pct Senior Care
- Avg gross sales
- $172K
- 4th pct Senior Care
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 3
- 10th pct Senior Care
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Senior Care · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Senior Care avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Started franchising in 2023. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Bottom line
- Total investment $72K – $124K including a $20K franchise fee.
- Average unit revenue of $172K/year.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 51/100.
- Revenue data based on only 1 reporting unit. Treat as directional, not definitive. Ask franchisees directly for current unit economics.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Mooneyes, Inc.
- Ultimate parent
- None
- CEO title
- President/CEO
- Maya Oakes
- CEO experience
- 7 yrs
- Years in role or industry
- Founder active
- Yes
- Original founder still leading the business
- Incorporated in
- NC
- HQ
- 2501 Neudorf Rd., Clemmons, North Carolina 27012
- Auditor
- Edwards Falls Renegar, PLLC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $0
- Most recent fiscal year
Overview
About
Franchisees operate 3D/4D ultrasound imaging studios that provide expectant parents with prenatal imaging services, keepsake photos, and video recordings. Day-to-day operations include scheduling appointments, operating specialized ultrasound equipment, conducting client consultations, producing digital media products, and managing retail sales of prints and merchandise.
- CEO
- Maya Oakes
- Headquarters
- NC
- Founded
- 2023
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $20K | $20K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $10K | $20K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $42K | $84K |
| Total initial investment | $72K | $124K |
Source: Chubby Cheeks 3D/4D Ultrasound Studios 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$28K
16.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
24%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
4.1 yrs
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $72K – $124K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $10K – $20K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $20K – $20K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- $500 to $750 per month
- Ad fund
- -n/d
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty (flat) | $500-$750 per month |
| Technology fee | $375 |
| Training fee | $500 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $2K |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $172K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- N/A
- Item 19 type
- gross_sales
- Sample size
- 1 units
- vs category median 22 · small
- Range (low → high)
- $164K→$179K
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 3 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · below
Compared against 70 Senior Care brands
vs Senior Care averages
How Chubby Cheeks 3D/4D Ultrasound Studios Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 3
- Opened
- 2
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 67%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Projected new
- 2
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
- Ceased ops
- 33.3%
- Units that stopped operating
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 3 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
This is a micro-franchise in a niche healthcare market with only 3 units, undisclosed profitability, uncertain franchisor financial stability, and insufficient operating history to validate the business model.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Edwards Falls Renegar, PLLC
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: No
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 51 / 100 rating
- 01MINOROnly 3 franchised units with unknown growth trajectory raises questions about system viability and market demand
- 02MEDNo average net income disclosed in Item 19 prevents accurate ROI calculation and suggests potential profitability concerns
- 03HIGHGoing Concern status is FALSE, indicating the franchisor may have financial stability issues or be in early-stage development
- 04MINORHigh royalty burden ($500-$750/month) relative to average revenue ($172,383) equals 3.5-5.2% effective royalty rate, which is sustainable but limits margins in a niche market
- 05MEDExtremely limited unit count makes it difficult to validate business model consistency and suggests minimal franchisor infrastructure
- 06HIGHNo litigation disclosed could indicate either a clean record OR incomplete disclosure history
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | radius |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Territory radius | 5 mi |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 60 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | North Carolina |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 28 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 60 hrs
- Ongoing training
- Required
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
4 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Chubby Cheeks 3D/4D Ultrasound Studios · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Chubby Cheeks 3D/4D Ultrasound Studios franchise?
The total investment to open a Chubby Cheeks 3D/4D Ultrasound Studios franchise ranges from $72K – $124K, with an initial franchise fee of $20K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Chubby Cheeks 3D/4D Ultrasound Studios franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the Chubby Cheeks 3D/4D Ultrasound Studios FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $172K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is Chubby Cheeks 3D/4D Ultrasound Studios's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Chubby Cheeks 3D/4D Ultrasound Studios (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Chubby Cheeks 3D/4D Ultrasound Studios franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Chubby Cheeks 3D/4D Ultrasound Studios has 3 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 1 company-owned units. 2 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Chubby Cheeks 3D/4D Ultrasound Studios a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Chubby Cheeks 3D/4D Ultrasound Studios as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 51 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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