Is Challenge Island or Wize Computing Academy cheaper to open?

Challenge Island costs $58,465–$74,050 and Wize Computing Academy costs $49,000–$79,000 to open (FDD Item 7). Wize Computing Academy has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Challenge Island or Wize Computing Academy?

FranchiseVerdict grades Challenge Island A and Wize Computing Academy B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Challenge Island vs Wize Computing Academy

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Challenge Island and Wize Computing Academy are education franchises. Challenge Island requires an investment of $58K – $74K while Wize Computing Academy requires $49K – $79K. Wize Computing Academy discloses average revenue of $109K; Challenge Island makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. Note: Averaged per franchisee, not per outlet - not comparable with per-outlet figures. FranchiseVerdict rates Challenge Island A (Strongest tier) and Wize Computing Academy B (Above average).

Metric	Challenge Island	Wize Computing Academy
Verdict Grade	AStrongest tier	BAbove average
Investment Range	$58K – $74K	$49K – $79K
Franchise Fee	$50K	$41K
Royalty Rate	7.0%	8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/ANo Item 19 representation	$109KPer franchisee, not per outlet
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	N/A
Total Units	197	30
Unit Growth (YoY)	+17 units	+9 units
Year Began Franchising	2016	2018
FDD Year	2025	2025