Doodle Bugs! vs Safari Kid
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Doodle Bugs! and Safari Kid are education franchises. Doodle Bugs! requires an investment of $546K – $1.5M while Safari Kid requires $402K – $1.8M. Neither Doodle Bugs! nor Safari Kid makes a financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD — a voluntary item under the FTC Franchise Rule — so the two cannot be compared on disclosed unit revenue. FranchiseVerdict rates Doodle Bugs! B (Above average) and Safari Kid C (Average).
| Metric | Doodle Bugs! | Safari Kid |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | BAbove average | CAverage |
| Investment Range | $546K – $1.5M | $402K – $1.8M |
| Franchise Fee | $65K | $70K |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/ANo Item 19 representation | N/ANo Item 19 representation |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | Limited data |
| Total Units | 17 | 25 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | +0 units | -1 units |
| Year Began Franchising | 2011 | 2006 |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$546K – $1.5M
$402K – $1.8M
Franchise Fee
$65K
$70K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/ANo Item 19 representation
N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
Limited data
Total Units
17
25
Unit Growth (YoY)
+0 units
-1 units
Year Began Franchising
2011
2006
FDD Year
2026
2025