Youthful BeginningsFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Youthful Beginnings franchise requires a total initial investment of $192K – $368K, including a $35K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: D. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $192K – $368K
- 43rd pct Healthcare
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 48th pct Healthcare
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 14th pct Healthcare
- Units
- 7
- 23rd pct Healthcare
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Healthcare · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Healthcare 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 2025. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Bottom line
- Total investment $192K – $368K including a $35K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict D (Below Average) with a risk score of 72/100.
- 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
- Youthful Beginnings Franchising LLC
- Incorporated in
- VA
- HQ
- 6372 Mechanicsville Tpke Ste 101, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
- Auditor
- Metwally CPA PLLC
- Audited financials
Affiliated brands
- Youthful Beginnings
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
Youthful Beginnings appears to be a childcare, early education, or youth development center franchise where franchisees operate a physical facility serving families with young children. Day-to-day operations likely include curriculum delivery, staff management, parent communication, facility operations, and compliance with regulatory licensing requirements.
- CEO
- Courtney Rapp
- Headquarters
- VA
- Founded
- 2024
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing · 13 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Feenot refundable | $35K | $35K | |
| Traveling and Living Expenses while Training | $3K | $6K | |
| Real Property Rent and Security Deposits | $6K | $24K | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $80K | $160K | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Decor | $22K | $38K | |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies | $15K | $30K | |
| Signage | $5K | $8K | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $5K | $15K | |
| Licenses, Permits, and Certifications | $900 | $1K | |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $2K | $2K | |
| Computer, POS System, EHR, and other Software | $3K | $5K | |
| Professional Fees | $3K | $4K | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $13K | $40K | |
| Total initial investment | $192K | $368K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $192K – $368K
- Near category avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $13K – $40K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $35K – $35K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2,000 per month
- Total fee load
- 6.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $400 |
| Transfer fee | $5K |
| 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 Healthcare averages
How Youthful Beginnings Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 7
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 6
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 14%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Closed (3yr)
- 0
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 18 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.
Available to sell in · Item 12
- Virginia
States where the franchisor is registered to sell new franchises (FDD registration filings).
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 with unresolved franchisor financial viability, zero performance transparency, and insufficient disclosure to assess franchisee profitability.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Largest disclosed settlement: $35,000
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Metwally CPA PLLC
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 72 / 100 rating
- 01HIGHGoing Concern status is FALSE — indicates financial distress or uncertainty at franchisor level
- 02MINOROnly 7 units system-wide — extremely small, fragile franchise with minimal support infrastructure
- 03MINORZero financial disclosure (no Item 19) — cannot verify claimed profitability or typical unit economics
- 04MINORHigh investment range ($191,900–$367,700) relative to system size creates disproportionate risk
- 05MINORUnknown unit growth trajectory — no clarity on system expansion or contraction trends
- 06MED6% royalty on undisclosed revenues — cannot assess true cost burden or break-even threshold
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 |
| Territory type | Radius, zip codes, natural, or political boundaries |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Territory sizeℹ | 100,000 people |
| 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 |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 1 |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Virginia |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 20 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 20 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and off-site
- Franchisor financing
- Offered
- Item 10
- POS system
- Jane Aesthetics EMR/Charting System
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Jane Aesthetics EMR/Charting System
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
19 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Youthful Beginnings · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Youthful Beginnings franchise?
The total investment to open a Youthful Beginnings franchise ranges from $192K – $368K, with an initial franchise fee of $35K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Youthful Beginnings franchise owners earn?
Youthful Beginnings 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 Youthful Beginnings's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Youthful Beginnings (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 Youthful Beginnings franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Youthful Beginnings has 7 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 6 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Youthful Beginnings a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Youthful Beginnings as a D-grade franchise with a risk score of 72 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.