Kiddie Academy
$KADCF500 #100CategoryChildren's Businesses
SubcategoryChildcare
Locations364
Franchisee Count279
Franchise Fee$50,000
Item 7 Low$590,000
Item 7 Midpoint$800,000
Item 7 High$1,010,000
Royalty Fees7% of Gross Revenues
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open286
ParentEssential Brands, Inc.
Founded1981
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business44
Began Franchising1992
HQAbingdon, MD
Executives21
LinksWeb
Main Phone1-800-5-KIDDIE
FDD IssuedMarch 27, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor
Kiddie Academy offers franchises for educational child care businesses that provide services for children between the ages of six weeks and 12 years using the Kiddie Academy System and Marks.
Franchisees are required to purchase and install specified Network Equipment, with costs billed plus a 25% administrative fee.
Kiddie Academy offers franchises for educational child care businesses that provide services for children between the ages of six weeks and 12 years using the Kiddie Academy System and Marks.
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