The Goddard School Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for The Goddard School franchise: $953K–$1363K investment, 7% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$953K–$1.4M
Franchise Fee
$135K
Non-refundable
Royalty
7%
Gross Receipts
Ad Fund
—
Gross Receipts
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 7% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | — |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$2.4M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.4x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
7%+
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $2.4M, you'd pay approximately $169K/year in royalties alone.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial Marketing Fee | — |
| Initial Training and Opening Support Fee | — |
| Site Development Fee | — |
| Background Check Fee | — |
| Convention Deposit | — |
| Director Initial Training Cohort Program | — |
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