Frequently Asked Questions

What type of franchise is available?

We franchise the right to operate either a Kid's Community College® Pre-School ("Pre-School") or a Kid's Community College® Charter School ("Charter School") or both. The Pre-School franchise typically requires a facility of 4,000 to 5,000 square feet and a floor plan design that includes a secure reception area, office, meeting area, classrooms, teacher's break room, kitchen and appropriate washrooms for students and teachers, along with secured age-specific play areas. The Charter School franchise facility requires about 5,000 square feet to start and may require additional space depending on the number of students and grades served.

How much does the franchise cost?

The estimated initial investment for a Pre-School franchise is from $200,875 to $405,325. For a Charter School, the estimated initial investment ranges from $182,400 to $404,625. Click here for a complete Initial Investment cost breakdown.

How much is the fee for continuing support services?

The continuing services or "royalty fee," is 7% for Pre-School Franchise and 4% for Charter School Franchise of your gross sales and is paid weekly. This fee entitles you to use the "Kid's Community College" service mark, use of distinctive system, marketing assistance, ongoing business development and counseling, and other benefits that come with being a Kid's Community College franchise.

Will I have an exclusive territory?

We will grant you a territory (called an "area of primary responsibility" or "area"), with an approximate population of 25,000 persons.

What about advertising?

The Kid's Community College® name and reputation is an important part of our business. You will spend a minimum of $5,000 on grand-opening advertising during the first three months of operations. You will also spend at least 2% of your gross sales per month on local advertising. In addition, if we should establish fees for a Marketing Fund, you will be expected to make Marketing Fund contributions of up to 2% of your weekly gross sales.

How much training is provided?

The initial training covers all material aspects of the operation of a Kid's Community College franchise and is comprised of classroom and on-the-job training. See our training outline.

What is the term of the Franchise Agreement?

The initial term of the Franchise Agreement is five years from the date the Franchise Agreement is signed. The franchise is renewable for three successive terms of five years each, providing you have complied with the provisions of the Franchise Agreement.

What is my next step?

Complete the Online Request Form. and a member of our Franchise Business Development and Solutions team will contact you. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 1-888 KIDSCC1 (543-7221), and ask for a franchise representative. We look forward to speaking with you.