Safari Kid vs Doodle Bugs!
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Safari Kid and Doodle Bugs! are education franchises. Safari Kid requires an investment of $402K – $1.8M while Doodle Bugs! requires $546K – $1.5M. Neither Safari Kid nor Doodle Bugs! 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 Safari Kid C (Average) and Doodle Bugs! B (Above average).
| Metric | Safari Kid | Doodle Bugs! |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | CAverage | BAbove average |
| Investment Range | $402K – $1.8M | $546K – $1.5M |
| Franchise Fee | $70K | $65K |
| Royalty Rate | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/ANo Item 19 representation | N/ANo Item 19 representation |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | N/A |
| Total Units | 25 | 17 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | -1 units | +0 units |
| Year Began Franchising | 2006 | 2011 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2026 |
Investment Range
$402K – $1.8M
$546K – $1.5M
Franchise Fee
$70K
$65K
Royalty Rate
7.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/ANo Item 19 representation
N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
N/A
Total Units
25
17
Unit Growth (YoY)
-1 units
+0 units
Year Began Franchising
2006
2011
FDD Year
2025
2026