Is Wize Computing Academy or Challenge Island cheaper to open?

Wize Computing Academy costs $49,000–$79,000 and Challenge Island costs $58,465–$74,050 to open (FDD Item 7). Wize Computing Academy has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Wize Computing Academy or Challenge Island?

FranchiseVerdict grades Wize Computing Academy B and Challenge Island A, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Wize Computing Academy vs Challenge Island

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Wize Computing Academy and Challenge Island are education franchises. Wize Computing Academy requires an investment of $49K – $79K while Challenge Island requires $58K – $74K. Wize Computing Academy discloses average revenue of $109K; Challenge Island makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. Note: Averaged per franchisee, not per outlet - not comparable with per-outlet figures. FranchiseVerdict rates Wize Computing Academy B (Above average) and Challenge Island A (Strongest tier).

Metric	Wize Computing Academy	Challenge Island
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	AStrongest tier
Investment Range	$49K – $79K	$58K – $74K
Franchise Fee	$41K	$50K
Royalty Rate	8.0%	7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$109KPer franchisee, not per outlet	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	Limited data
Total Units	30	197
Unit Growth (YoY)	+9 units	+17 units
Year Began Franchising	2018	2016
FDD Year	2025	2025