Challenge Island vs Story Time Chess
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Challenge Island and Story Time Chess are education franchises. Challenge Island requires an investment of $58K – $74K while Story Time Chess requires $56K – $76K. FranchiseVerdict rates Challenge Island A (Strongest tier) and Story Time Chess C (Average).
| Metric | Challenge Island | Story Time Chess |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | AStrongest tierStrongest tier | CAverageAverage |
| Investment Range | $58K – $74K | $56K – $76K |
| Franchise Fee | $50K | $50K |
| Royalty Rate | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | N/ACompany-owned only |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | N/A |
| Total Units | 197 | 5 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2016 | 2025 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2026 |
Investment Range
$58K – $74K
$56K – $76K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$50K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/ACompany-owned only
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
N/A
Total Units
197
5
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2016
2025
FDD Year
2025
2026