Is Children’s Art Classes or Engenius Learning Center cheaper to open?

Children’s Art Classes costs $134,268–$264,110 and Engenius Learning Center costs $40,000–$350,000 to open (FDD Item 7). Engenius Learning Center has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Children’s Art Classes or Engenius Learning Center?

FranchiseVerdict grades Children’s Art Classes B and Engenius Learning Center B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Children’s Art Classes vs Engenius Learning Center

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Children’s Art Classes and Engenius Learning Center are education franchises. Children’s Art Classes requires an investment of $134K – $264K while Engenius Learning Center requires $40K – $350K. FranchiseVerdict rates Children’s Art Classes B (Above average) and Engenius Learning Center B (Above average).

Metric	Children’s Art Classes	Engenius Learning Center
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	BAbove average
Investment Range	$134K – $264K	$40K – $350K
Franchise Fee	$60K	$5K
Royalty Rate	8.3%	10.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/A	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	N/A
Total Units	14	5
Unit Growth (YoY)	+3 units	+0 units
Year Began Franchising	2020	2019
FDD Year	2025	2025