Marigold Academy vs Doodle Bugs!
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Marigold Academy and Doodle Bugs! are education franchises. Marigold Academy requires an investment of $847K – $1.1M while Doodle Bugs! requires $546K – $1.5M. Marigold Academy discloses average revenue of $2.5M; Doodle Bugs! does not report Item 19 data. Note: Company-owned outlets only - not franchisee performance; Based on a single outlet - not a system average. FranchiseVerdict rates Marigold Academy C (Average) and Doodle Bugs! A (Strongest tier).
| Metric | Marigold Academy | Doodle Bugs! |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | CAverageAverage | AStrongest tierStrongest tier |
| Investment Range | $847K – $1.1M | $546K – $1.5M |
| Franchise Fee | $50K | $65K |
| Royalty Rate | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | $2.5MCompany-owned only · n=1 | N/A |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 2 | 17 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2023 | 2011 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2026 |
Investment Range
$847K – $1.1M
$546K – $1.5M
Franchise Fee
$50K
$65K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.5MCompany-owned only · n=1
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
2
17
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2023
2011
FDD Year
2025
2026