Marigold Academy vs THE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ACHIEVERS
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Marigold Academy and THE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ACHIEVERS are education franchises. Marigold Academy requires an investment of $847K – $1.1M while THE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ACHIEVERS requires $548K – $1.3M. Marigold Academy discloses average revenue of $2.5M; THE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ACHIEVERS 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 THE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ACHIEVERS D (Below average).
| Metric | Marigold Academy | THE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG ACHIEVERS |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | CAverageAverage | DBelow averageBelow average |
| Investment Range | $847K – $1.1M | $548K – $1.3M |
| Franchise Fee | $50K | $70K |
| Royalty Rate | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | $2.5MCompany-owned only · n=1 | N/ACompany-owned only · n=1 |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 2 | 1 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2023 | 2025 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$847K – $1.1M
$548K – $1.3M
Franchise Fee
$50K
$70K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.5MCompany-owned only · n=1
N/ACompany-owned only · n=1
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
2
1
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2023
2025
FDD Year
2025
2025