The franchisee will operate a school offering primarily preschool learning programs and care for children between 6 weeks and 10 years of age under the name The Goddard School.
Company Background
The Goddard School is a childcare franchise that offers early childhood education and care for children from 6 weeks to 10 years old. The school provides developmentally appropriate curriculum, small class sizes, and hands-on learning experiences. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, The Goddard School has been recognized by multiple organizations as being one of America's best preschools.
Franchise Opportunity
Parents want the best for their children. They don't want to settle for less than a top-notch preschool education, but they also don't have time to research and select the perfect school. The Goddard School franchise has been helping parents find high quality care for their kids since 1969. With more than 200 locations in 32 states, we are one of the largest providers of early childhood education programs in America. We offer high quality curriculum that is based on current educational standards and developmentally appropriate practices that help prepare children for success when it comes time to start kindergarten or elementary school. If you're looking for an investment opportunity with a proven track record, look no further than The Goddard School franchise! Our business model works because we provide our franchisees with everything they need to succeed right out of the gate - including training materials and marketing support so they can get started quickly while still offering parents all of our services at affordable prices! You'll be able
Corporate Structure
Goddard Systems Inc. is a Pennsylvania corporation incorporated in January 2002. Their principal business address is 1016 West Ninth Avenue, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406.
Earnings Transparency
10 /10
This Franchise discloses far more about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry.
Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet
This franchise's rate of attrition in 2023
of 0.00%
was
Higher
than the 0% in the Child-Related industry. Generally speaking, a higher rate of attrition represents a less stable franchise system and a lower rate of attrition indicates a more successful system
What's Included in franchise attrition?
We define the franchisee attrition rate as the sum of terminations, re-acquisitions by
franchisor, non-renewals, and ceased operations, divided by the number of outlest at the start of the year.
It is a strong indicator of the strength of the underlying operating model
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The Goddard School Franchise System Development in 2021
FAQ
How much investment do I need to start my own The Goddard School business?
Franchisees typically require at least
$818,300 to
$1,090,100 investment to get their
The Goddard School business started
What are the initial franchise fees for The Goddard School?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least
$259,000 in fees directly to
The Goddard School in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a The Goddard School franchise? What are
the average revenues for a typical The Goddard School business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual
The Goddard School unit is approximately
$1,798,771. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure
document
How long do I need to commit to running a The Goddard School unit? What
is my contractual commitment?
The Goddard School franchisees are typically required to sign up to a
5 year contract initially. The renewal length
is 5 years. You can of course exit early but
don’t expect to get any refund!
Accessibility
3 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from
$818,300 to $1,090,100
which is
Much Lower
than the $431,446 to $993,870 average in the Child-Related industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc
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