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Best Education Franchises (2026)

204 brands analyzed. Average investment: $419K. Average revenue: $863K.

How to evaluate education franchises

  • Weigh investment against disclosed revenue — high revenue can require high capital.
  • Read the SBA charge-off rate as one risk signal, not the whole picture.
  • Verify figures against each brand's FDD (Item 7 costs, Item 19 revenue) — gross sales are not profit.
  • Shortlist a few, then talk to current and former owners before you commit.
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Brands
204
Avg investment
$419K - $906K
Avg revenue
$863K
Median $409K · 73 of 204 disclose Item 19 · 5 rest on fewer than 3 outlets · 17 excluded as company-owned only
Avg SBA charge-off rate
13.5%
73 brands with ≥10 loans
Avg franchise fee
$47K
Avg 3-yr growth
66.5%
System CAGR · median 0.0% · 20 brands
Avg fee load
10.5%
Royalty + ad fund
Avg turnover
4.4%
Franchisee churn
A-rated
39

Investment vs. franchise fee

$3.0M$6.0MTotal Investment (midpoint)$200K$400K$600KFranchise FeeNeurosculpting Institute: $70K investment, $8K feeThe Ivy Review: $31K investment, $9K feeThe Paterson Center: $64K investment, $15K feeLMI (Leadership Management Institute): $28K investment, $15K feeCreative Kids Movement Network (CKMN): $34K investment, $25K feeWe Make Footballers: $40K investment, $18K feeVillage East Gifted: $101K investment, $19K feeHi-Five Sports: $51K investment, $20K feeBricks 4 Kidz: $72K investment, $23K feeABRAKADOODLE: $52K investment, $25K feeCOMPUCHILD: $52K investment, $20K feeEngenius Learning Center: $195K investment, $5K feeLil’ Kickers: $52K investment, $25K feeClub Z: $49K investment, $20K feeClub Z! In-Home Tutoring: $49K investment, $27K feeLil’ Angels Photography: $44K investment, $30K feeThe Knight School: $70K investment, $35K feeSoccer Shots: $49K investment, $37K feeDrama Kids: $49K investment, $36K feeSTEM Builders Learning Center: $50K investment, $25K feeNUTTY SCIENTISTS: $50K investment, $35K feeParker-Anderson Enrichment: $93K investment, $26K feeOVERTIME ATHLETICS: $52K investment, $35K feeAfficient Academy: $94K investment, $1K feeYoung Rembrandts: $53K investment, $40K feeElite Tutoring Place: $70K investment, $25K feeBitcoin STEM: $94K investment, $30K feeRoboThink: $85K investment, $35K feeWize Computing Academy: $64K investment, $41K feeBEST BRAINS: $92K investment, $15K feeEye Level: $92K investment, $5K feeMath Reactor: $150K investment, $30K feePrep Academy Tutors: $59K investment, $43K feeN ZONE SPORTS: $76K investment, $40K feeFuncation Station: $80K investment, $25K feePEAC Learning Center: $73K investment, $12K feeYEL! Youth Enrichment League: $70K investment, $23K feeSeriously Addictive Mathematics: $79K investment, $25K feeChallenge Island: $66K investment, $50K feei9 Sports: $65K investment, $25K feeEOS Worldwide: $107K investment, $5K feeOliver's Nannies: $82K investment, $39K feeJUMP START SPORTS: $68K investment, $35K feeStory Time Chess: $76K investment, $50K feeJust Between Friends: $82K investment, $25K feeTippi Toes: $116K investment, $50K feeArthur Murray Dance Studio: $162K investment, $25K feeChildren's Music Academy: $105K investment, $32K feeKumon: $120K investment, $2K feeClub SciKidz: $81K investment, $45K feeSkill Samurai: $191K investment, $49K feeSNAPOLOGY: $135K investment, $40K feeSandler Training: $90K investment, $59K feetheCoderSchool: $139K investment, $30K feeFundraising University: $82K investment, $60K feeSpiderSmart Learning: $110K investment, $30K feeXP League: $207K investment, $35K feeValhallan: $206K investment, $39K feeBEST IN CLASS EDUCATION CENTER: $113K investment, $45K feeJEI Learning Center: $112K investment, $23K feeTutoring Club: $126K investment, $35K feeBrooklyn Robot Foundry: $118K investment, $39K feeSTEMTREE: $143K investment, $45K feeCrestcom: $98K investment, $75K feeDale Carnegie: $170K investment, $20K feeHudson Valley Swim: $108K investment, $60K feeApex Leadership Co.: $119K investment, $50K feeTutor Doctor: $117K investment, $55K feeSeashore Academy: $187K investment, $55K feeLittle Art House: $149K investment, $40K feeWater Babies: $130K investment, $55K feeSylvan Learning: $173K investment, $37K feeM14Hoops: $138K investment, $50K feeThe Tutoring Center: $153K investment, $30K feeUltimate Sustainability: $175K investment, $60K feeTutu School: $166K investment, $48K feeHeritage School of Interior Design: $350K investment, $5K feeSylvan Learning Center: $203K investment, $47K feeBritish Swim School: $149K investment, $60K feeGradePower Learning: $176K investment, $38K feeThe New Mom School: $164K investment, $45K feeThe Bunny Hive: $229K investment, $42K feeMathnasium Learning Centers: $147K investment, $49K feeMathnasium: $147K investment, $49K feeImagine Arts Academy: $148K investment, $49K feePigtails & Crewcuts: $207K investment, $30K feeMad Science Group, The: $162K investment, $49K feeMad Science: $162K investment, $49K feeChildren’s Art Classes: $199K investment, $60K feeOmega Learning Center: $188K investment, $50K feeCookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids: $264K investment, $40K feeMagikid: $193K investment, $55K feeDEA Music & Art Studio: $189K investment, $49K feeCode Wiz: $194K investment, $45K feeLearningRx: $185K investment, $30K feePrepaze Academy: $231K investment, $39K feeGymboree Play & Music: $277K investment, $45K feeKidcreate Studio: $319K investment, $70K feeCode Ninjas: $220K investment, $35K feeSit Still Kid’s Salon: $339K investment, $50K feeJungle Driving School: $252K investment, $60K feeHuntington Learning Center: $266K investment, $42K feeMusicologie: $278K investment, $60K feeSalesStar: $224K investment, $125K feeLe Village: $270K investment, $38K feeLittle Diggers: $349K investment, $50K feeShredder Indoor Ski and Snowboard School: $307K investment, $28K feeDriving Academy: $391K investment, $50K feeNinja Trix: $303K investment, $50K feeYoung Chefs Academy: $401K investment, $50K feeWanna Play Playcare: $357K investment, $30K feeBach to Rock: $417K investment, $50K feeTHE EXERCISE COACH: $372K investment, $50K feeGenius Kids: $593K investment, $50K feeToodley Town: $362K investment, $50K feeiCode: $371K investment, $40K feeAlloy: $420K investment, $60K feeKidsPark: $413K investment, $4K feeMomi Land: $425K investment, $50K feeRomp n' Roll: $399K investment, $55K feeKID’S HAVEN: $3.4M investment, $50K feeKid to Kid: $457K investment, $25K feeBuilding Kidz School: $935K investment, $60K feeSarahCare: $636K investment, $39K feeThe Pop Star Party: $484K investment, $45K feeWorldKids School: $2.1M investment, $80K feeSafari Kid: $1.1M investment, $70K feeSchool of Rock: $565K investment, $60K feeTaste Buds Kitchen: $488K investment, $50K feeMAXSTRENGTH FITNESS: $538K investment, $55K feePlay Street Museum: $621K investment, $40K feeUnited Defense Tactical: $657K investment, $50K feeAbbey Road Institute: $1.5M investment, $250K feeSixFour3: $768K investment, $43K feeD-BAT: $784K investment, $45K feeIvybrook Academy: $705K investment, $50K feeAmazing Explorers Academy: $2.8M investment, $100K feeDoodle Bugs!: $1.0M investment, $65K feeTHE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ACHIEVERS: $931K investment, $70K feeGold Medal Swim School: $849K investment, $30K feeCamp Run-A-Mutt: $864K investment, $40K feeKiddie Academy: $800K investment, $150K feeTechstars Startup Community: $800K investment, $600K feeTown Square: $1.1M investment, $100K feeMindChamps International PreSchool: $876K investment, $100K feeHyper Kidz: $1.3M investment, $43K feeMontessori Kids Universe: $1.2M investment, $75K feeHAVEN™: $1.3M investment, $95K feeMaple Bear: $1.6M investment, $85K feeThe Learning Experience: $3.2M investment, $60K feeMarigold Academy: $954K investment, $50K feeIvy Kids Early Learning Center: $1.1M investment, $111K feeCasa de Corazon: $2.6M investment, $70K feeSafeSplash Swim School: $1.1M investment, $55K feeLeafSpring School: $1.1M investment, $88K feeDucklings Early Learning Center: $1.6M investment, $55K feeWater Wings Swim School: $1.2M investment, $50K feeThe Goddard School: $1.3M investment, $135K feeCelebree School: $2.3M investment, $75K feeLightbridge Academy: $1.9M investment, $50K feeChildren's Lighthouse: $1.3M investment, $85K feeTierra Encantada: $3.0M investment, $60K feeAqua-Tots Swim School: $2.3M investment, $50K feeGoldfish Swim School: $2.7M investment, $50K feeAngus Valley Montessori: $2.5M investment, $80K feeMobius: $3.4M investment, $40K feeBIG BLUE SWIM SCHOOL: $2.9M investment, $50K feeWillowbrae Academy: $3.2M investment, $85K feeCreative World School: $8.0M investment, $80K feePrimrose Schools: $7.4M investment, $80K feeThe Pineapple School: $7.5M investment, $65K fee
ABCDF

Top Education franchises

View Goldfish Swim School details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Goldfish Swim School logo

Goldfish Swim School

14 contacts
Investment
$1.7M – $3.7M
Item 19 (Reported)
$2.0M
Units
199+24%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=106)
Education
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FDD '26
View Arthur Murray Dance Studio details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Arthur Murray Dance Studio logo

Arthur Murray Dance Studio

236 contacts
Investment
$71K – $252K
Item 19 (Reported)
$716K
Units
237+5%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
~5.9%(n=17)
Education
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FDD '25
View i9 Sports details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
i9 Sports logo

i9 Sports

231 contacts
Investment
$60K – $70K
Item 19 (Reported)
$514K
Units
294+20%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
N/A
Education
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FDD '26
View Soccer Shots details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Soccer Shots logo

Soccer Shots

155 contacts
Investment
$43K – $54K
Item 19 (Reported)
$264K
Per territory, not per outlet
Units
336+8%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
N/A
Education
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FDD '26
View Just Between Friends details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Just Between Friends logo

Just Between Friends

144 contacts
Investment
$67K – $98K
Item 19 (Reported)
$376K
Units
151+3%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
~0.0%(n=10)
Education
Report data issue
FDD '25
View Lightbridge Academy details
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Lightbridge Academy logo

Lightbridge Academy

56 contacts
Investment
$1.0M – $2.7M
Item 19 (Reported)
$2.5M
Combined outlet types
Units
81+24%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=41)
Education
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FDD '25
View Lil’ Kickers details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Lil’ Kickers logo

Lil’ Kickers

11 contacts
Investment
$40K – $64K
Item 19 (Reported)
$386K
Combined outlet types
Units
91+10%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
Limited data
Education
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FDD '25
View Mathnasium details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Mathnasium logo

Mathnasium

Investment
$127K – $166K
Item 19 (Reported)
$345K
Units
1,047+10%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
1.8%(n=109)
Education
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FDD '24
View The Goddard School details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
The Goddard School logo

The Goddard School

100 contacts
Investment
$1.0M – $1.5M
Item 19 (Reported)
$2.5M
Units
665+11%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
3.4%(n=538)
Education
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FDD '26
View EOS Worldwide details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
EOS Worldwide logo

EOS Worldwide

156 contacts
Investment
$62K – $153K
Item 19 (Reported)
$393K
Per franchisee, not per outlet
Units
738+12%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
Limited data
Education
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FDD '26
View School of Rock details
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School of Rock logo

School of Rock

98 contacts
Investment
$425K – $705K
Item 19 (Reported)
$672K
Units
303+20%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=104)
Education
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FDD '25
View Sandler Training details
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Sandler Training logo

Sandler Training

96 contacts
Investment
$78K – $102K
Item 19 (Reported)
$738K
Outlet subset
Units
138+1%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
~0.0%(n=17)
Education
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FDD '25
View Drama Kids details
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Drama Kids logo

Drama Kids

40 contacts
Investment
$44K – $55K
Item 19 (Reported)
$175K
Outlet subset
Units
44+2%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
N/A
Education
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FDD '26
View Young Rembrandts details
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Young Rembrandts logo

Young Rembrandts

39 contacts
Investment
$47K – $60K
Item 19 (Reported)
$143K
Units
47+2%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
Limited data
Education
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FDD '26
View Tippi Toes details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Tippi Toes logo

Tippi Toes

Investment
$69K – $164K
Item 19 (Reported)
$269K
Units
88+75%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
Limited data
Education
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FDD '26
View Primrose Schools details
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Primrose Schools logo

Primrose Schools

715 contacts
Investment
$6.2M – $8.6M
Item 19 (Reported)
$2.7M
Units
525+13%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
1.8%(n=845)
Education
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FDD '25
View Pigtails & Crewcuts details
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Pigtails & Crewcuts logo

Pigtails & Crewcuts

90 contacts
Investment
$130K – $283K
Item 19 (Reported)
$324K
Units
80+13%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
10.0%(n=28)
Education
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FDD '25
View Best Brains details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
BEST BRAINS logo

Best Brains

108 contacts
Investment
$50K – $134K
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
164+40%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
N/A
Education
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FDD '25
View Tutu School details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Tutu School logo

Tutu School

75 contacts
Investment
$115K – $216K
Item 19 (Reported)
$260K
Units
97+72%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
N/A
Education
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FDD '25
View Brain Balance Achievement Centers details
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Brain Balance Achievement Centers logo

Brain Balance Achievement Centers

77 contacts
Investment
N/A
Item 19 (Reported)
$687K
Units
65+65%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
N/A
Education
Report data issue
FDD '25

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