The Rock Underground vs Water Babies
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both The Rock Underground and Water Babies are education franchises. The Rock Underground requires an investment of $71K – $188K while Water Babies requires $108K – $153K. FranchiseVerdict rates The Rock Underground B (Above Average) and Water Babies D (Below Average).
| Metric | The Rock Underground | Water Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | BAbove AverageAbove Average | CAverageAverage |
| Investment Range | $71K – $188K | $108K – $153K |
| Franchise Fee | $25K | $55K |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | N/A |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | N/A |
| Total Units | 6 | 2 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2013 | 2025 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$71K – $188K
$108K – $153K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$55K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
10.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
N/A
Total Units
6
2
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2013
2025
FDD Year
2025
2025