Genius KidsFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Genius Kids franchise requires a total initial investment of $276K – $909K, including a $50K franchise fee. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: F. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $276K – $909K
- 47th pct Education
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 47th pct Education
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 25
- 39th pct Education
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Education · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Education 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
The system contracted 8% year-over-year. Investigate why units are closing.
Bottom line
- Total investment $276K – $909K including a $50K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict F (Bottom Quintile) with a risk score of 100/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Genius Kids Development, Inc.
- Incorporated in
- CA
- HQ
- 2220 Peralta Blvd, Fremont, California 94536
- Auditor
- Cpa Auditor, Inc.
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $1.1M
- vs $1.0M prior year
Overview
About
Genius Kids operates educational enrichment centers focused on early childhood development and tutoring services. Franchisees manage day-to-day instruction, student enrollment, staff training, and facility operations while marketing to parents seeking academic and developmental programming. Revenue typically derives from monthly tuition fees, after-school programs, and summer camps.
- CEO
- Rennu Dhillon
- Headquarters
- CA
- Founded
- 2010
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 2
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $50K | $50K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $20K | $35K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $206K | $824K |
| Total initial investment | $276K | $909K |
Source: Genius Kids 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $276K – $909K
- Near category avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $20K – $35K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $50K
- Near category avg vs category
- Royalty
- the greater of 6% of monthly Gross Revenues or $1,000 per…
- Ad fund
- 0.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 6.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 0.0% of gross sales |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 6.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Education averages
How Genius Kids Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 25
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 3
- Turnover rate
- 12.0%
- Company-owned
- 2
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 92%
- vs corporate-owned
- Multi-unit owners
- 1.0%
- Net growth (yr3)
- -8.0%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- -4.2%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 3
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 31 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 loan disclosures. This brand has only 2 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 2
- Loan volume
- $1.3M
- Median loan
- $625K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 2
- Defaults
- 0
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SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 2 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 1 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 2-year lending trend
- SBA 504 real estate/equipment data
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Declining unit count, absent financial transparency, high investment requirements, and franchisor financial weakness create meaningful franchise risk despite protected territories and no litigation.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Cpa Auditor, Inc.
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 100 / 100 rating
- 01MEDUnit count declined 8.0% YoY (25 units) suggests system contraction and potential franchisee struggles
- 02MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure (Item 19) prevents ROI validation and obscures unit economics
- 03MEDHigh initial investment range ($276k–$909k) with undisclosed returns creates asymmetric risk for franchisees
- 04MINORMinimum $1,000/month royalty floor may be unsustainable for underperforming locations, forcing closures
- 05HIGHGoing Concern status = 'False' indicates financial instability in franchisor's own operations
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 | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Radius |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | California |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 39 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 31 hrs
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
51 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Genius Kids · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Genius Kids franchise?
The total investment to open a Genius Kids franchise ranges from $276K – $909K, with an initial franchise fee of $50K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Genius Kids franchise owners earn?
Genius Kids does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Genius Kids's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Genius Kids (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 Genius Kids franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Genius Kids has 25 total units in the United States, including 23 franchised units and 2 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Genius Kids a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Genius Kids as a F-grade franchise with a risk score of 100 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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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.