Class 101
Class 101, Inc.
Company Information
2350 Airport Freeway, Suite 505
Class 101, Inc. is a Kentucky corporation that was formed in Kentucky on June 5, 2007. They do business under the names “Class 101” and “College Finance & Planning”. Their principal business address is 245 Regency Circle, Lexington, Kentucky 40503. They have offered Class 101 franchises since June, 2007.
Class 101, Inc. Was formed in Kentucky on June, 2007 under the laws of the State Of Kentucky franchise the “Class 101” concept developed'by our affiliated College Finance Planning, Inc, a Kentucky corporation. We are in the business of granting franchises and providing services to Franchisees consisting of the opportunity-to open and operate a, business providing advice, guidance and training to high school studends and their parents preparing for, selecting, applyinging to it and paying for, college under the “Class 101” service mark and system of operating procedures. We have offered Class 101 franchises: since. June, 2007. We do not sell franchises in any other line of business. We do not intend to operate, our college preparation businesses; nor are we involved in any other businesses. We have one affiliate described below that has operated a college preparation business in Lexington, Kentucky since July, 1998. In the future, this or other affiliates may operateClass 101 businesses. In the fufure, we may also offer, to qualified individuals (“Area Representatives”), pursuant to a separate disclpsufe document, the right lo solicit, screen, and recruit franchises and to provide training and pngoing assistance to franchisees within the. Area Representative's designated territory
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
8/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
8/10
Summary of potential earnings
$84,087 / unit
Average Revenue During 2018Education
Franchise System Development
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Distribution of Class 101 Franchisee
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $49,900 Maximum: $54,900
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $69,900 Maximum: $108,900
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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