RobotLABFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A RobotLAB franchise requires a total initial investment of $279K – $543K, including a $55K franchise fee and an ongoing 7.0% royalty[2]. Per the 2025 FDD, average unit revenue was $428K[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $279K – $543K
- 29th pct Retail
- Avg gross sales
- $428K
- 2nd pct Retail
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- 24th pct Retail
- Units
- 29
- 13th pct Retail
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Retail · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Retail 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.
The system grew 480% year-over-year. Fast growth means demand, but can strain support.
Bottom line
- Total investment $279K – $543K including a $55K franchise fee, 7.0% ongoing royalty.
- Average unit revenue of $428K/year.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 44/100.
- Emerging franchise: only 3 years of franchising with 29 units. Early-stage systems carry higher risk but may offer better territory availability.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- RobotLAB Franchising, LLC
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 950 East State Highway 114, STE 160, Southlake, Texas 76092
- Auditor
- Holsinger P.C.
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $585K
- vs $3.5M prior year
Overview
About
RobotLAB operates educational robotics and STEM learning centers, likely serving schools and after-school programs. Franchisees manage robotics curriculum delivery, equipment maintenance, student enrollment/classes, and potentially corporate training or summer camps. Revenue appears to come from tuition, program fees, and equipment sales.
- CEO
- Elad Inbar
- Headquarters
- TX
- Founded
- 2023
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 14
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $55K | $55K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $25K | $75K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $199K | $414K |
| Total initial investment | $279K | $543K |
Source: RobotLAB 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
$30K
7.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
7%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
15.4 yrs
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $279K – $543K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $25K – $75K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $55K – $55K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Gross Revenue · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 8.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 7.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $794 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $428K
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- N/A
- Item 19 type
- Invoice performance data and gross profit margin
- Sample size
- 13 units
- vs category median 49 · small
- Range (low → high)
- $1K→$855K
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 6 / 5
- vs category median 2 / 5 · above
Compared against 304 Retail brands
vs Retail averages
How RobotLAB Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 29
- Opened
- 24
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- Outlier (see FDD)
- Likely small-sample artifact
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 14 states reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
14
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
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
- $552K
- Median loan
- $276K
- 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
- 1
- Defaults
- 0
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SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 1 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 1 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 1-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Extreme caution warranted: zero profitability transparency, going concern issues, explosive growth rate, and misalignment between investment size and average revenue create high failure risk despite protected territory.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Holsinger P.C.
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 44 / 100 rating
- 01MINORNo net income disclosure (Item 19) prevents ROI validation; $26,042 average revenue is extremely low relative to $278k-$543k investment
- 02HIGHGoing Concern = False indicates franchisor financial instability or structural issues that could affect support/system viability
- 03MINOR480% YoY unit growth (28 units added in one year) suggests either unsustainable expansion, unreliable reporting, or market saturation risk
- 04MINORHigh 7% royalty on minimal revenue ($26k avg) = $1,820/year royalty on low margins makes profitability highly questionable
- 05MINOR7% royalty on Gross Revenue (not Net) means franchisees pay royalties even in loss months; combined with no profitability data = potential cash flow crisis
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 | 5 years |
| Territory type | Zip codes / Blocks |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | 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 | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Texas |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 101 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 53 hrs
- POS system
- Salesforce
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Salesforce
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a RobotLAB franchise?
The total investment to open a RobotLAB franchise ranges from $279K – $543K, with an initial franchise fee of $55K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do RobotLAB franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the RobotLAB FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $428K. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is RobotLAB's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for RobotLAB (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 RobotLAB franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, RobotLAB has 29 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 24 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is RobotLAB a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates RobotLAB as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 44 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.