About Creative Kids Franchise
Creative Kids is a children's enrichment franchise under parent company CKMN Enterprises, LLC, offering opportunities since 2025.
Each location provides dance, yoga, and creative movement classes for young children in a fun, nurturing environment.
The brand's age appropriate programming builds coordination, confidence, and self expression through structured yet playful activities.
Creative Kids Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$30K
Average Investment
$34K
Maximum Investment
$38K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $24,600 to $25,850 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | Effective Date through Month 16: $0 per month; Months 17 to 28: $500 per month; Months 29 and each subsequent month: $750 per month of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Effective Date through Month 16: $0; Months 17 to 28: $1,650 annually; Months 29 to 40: $2,000 annually; Month 40 to Month 51 and each subsequent 12-month period: $2,500 annually | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $30,015 – $38,300 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $30K–$38K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (Effective Date through Month 16: $0 per month; Months 17 to 28: $500 per month; Months 29 and each subsequent month: $750 per month) and marketing fee (Effective Date through Month 16: $0; Months 17 to 28: $1,650 annually; Months 29 to 40: $2,000 annually; Month 40 to Month 51 and each subsequent 12-month period: $2,500 annually) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $24,600 | $25,850 |
| Initial Inventory | $500 | $1,000 |
| Management System | $225 | $300 |
| Initial Training Expenses | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Licenses, Permits and Professional Fees | $100 | $2,000 |
| Insurance | $90 | $150 |
| Additional Funds - 3 months | $3,500 | $7,500 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $2,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 if your term is 5 years; $2,500 if your term is 10 years |
| Technology Fee | $0 per month (up to $250 per month if charged) |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit (if understatement of 2% or more) |
| Opening Local Marketing Requirement | Varies, plus our actual costs and expenses incurred |
| Annual Convention | Currently, $0 (no greater than $1,000 per attendee if imposed) |
| Supplemental or Refresher Training | Currently, $1,000 per day |
| Operating or On-Site Assistance Fee | Currently, $1,000 per day, plus our costs and expenses |
| Approved Supplier/Product Testing Fee | Currently, $500, plus our costs and expenses |
| Costs and Attorneys’ Fees | Our actual costs and expenses incurred |
| Interest Expenses | Lesser of 18% per year or the maximum rate permitted by law |
| Late Fee | Up to $25 per day |
| Insurance Administration and Reimbursement Fee | 5% of the insurance premium plus the cost of insurance |
| Management Services | Currently, up to $1,000 per day |
| Designated Software | Then-current fee, currently $0 |
| Income and Sales Taxes | Cost of all taxes arising from our licensing of intellectual property to you in the state where your Business is located, as well as any assessment on fees and any other income we receive from you |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | The initial training program consists of 75 hours of online training and 20 hours of in-person training. The Online Training Program is expected to take approximately 3 weeks to complete. Franchisees must complete development and open their business within 2 months of the Franchise Agreement date. |
| Classroom Training | 20 hours (In-person Training Program) |
| On-the-Job Training | 4 hours (Live Class Training) as part of 20 hours in-person training |
| Training Location | Virtually (online learning management platform) and in-person at a location designated by the franchisor (Pittsford, NY or another designated location). |
| Additional Training | Franchisees and/or their Operating Principal may be required to attend supplemental and refresher training programs, currently costing $1,000 per day. Mandatory annual conventions and meetings must also be attended at the franchisee's expense, with a potential fee of up to $1,000 per attendee. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Generally defined by one or more 5-digit ZIP codes |
| Description | Franchisees receive an exclusive Designated Territory, generally defined by one or more contiguous 5-digit ZIP codes. The franchisor considers population, demographics, and the number of daycares, nursery schools, and elementary schools when defining the territory. No other franchised or company-owned CKMN businesses will be established within a franchisee's Designated Territory, provided they comply with the Franchise Agreement. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years or 10 years |
| Renewal Term | Up to 2 additional 5-year terms |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 if your term is 5 years; $2,500 if your term is 10 years |
| Renewal Conditions | Provide advance notice, comply with current franchise agreement, sign new agreement (which may contain materially different terms), upgrade and modernize the Business, pay renewal fee, and sign a general release of claims. |
| Transfer Fee | $2,500 |
| Transfer Conditions | New franchisee qualifies and completes training, all amounts owed are paid, franchisee is in good standing, new franchisee assumes existing agreement or signs then-current agreement, franchisor approves transfer agreement, transfer fee paid, and franchisee signs non-compete agreement and general release. |
| Termination for Cause | The franchisor may terminate the Franchise Agreement if the franchisee defaults on various obligations, including failure to meet minimum performance requirements, non-compliance with system standards, failure to pay fees, bankruptcy, IP violations, unauthorized transfer, abandonment, or multiple breaches. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise and for 2 years after its termination or expiration, the franchisee (and Operating Principal/Owners) may not be involved in any business offering dance, yoga, or fitness-based movement programs for children aged 2-10, or substantially similar services/products, within the former Designated Territory, a 20-mile radius thereof, or any other existing CKMN business location. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | If the franchisee operates as an entity or will not individually operate the business, an approved Operating Principal with at least a 51% ownership interest is required. The Operating Principal must be responsible for day-to-day operations on a full-time basis, avoiding other significant management responsibilities or conflicting activities. The business must always be under the direct, on-site supervision of the franchisee or an approved Operating Principal. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase products and services from the franchisor, its designees, or other approved suppliers to ensure uniform image and quality. Designated suppliers are currently approved for various marketing materials and branded uniforms. The franchisor or its affiliates may be approved suppliers for certain items and may require purchases from them. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees are restricted to purchasing only approved types of equipment, products, supplies, and marketing materials/signage that meet the franchisor's specifications and standards. This includes a designated Management System (software) and required insurance policies, all from approved sources. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | The franchisor did not earn revenue from required purchases or leases in 2024, as franchising began in July 2025, but reserves the right to do so in the future. The franchisor or its affiliates may derive revenue from suppliers, including rebates or other payments, ranging from less than 1% up to 10% or more of the total purchase price of items, but currently collects no rebates. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | The franchisor offers direct financing for the Initial Franchise Fee through an installment payment option. An initial down payment of $7,850 is due upon signing the Franchise Agreement, with the remaining amount paid in 12 monthly installments of $1,500, starting 4 months after signing. A personal guarantee from the franchisee and their spouse (or all owners if an entity) is required as security. |
Creative Kids Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$124K
Median Revenue
$129K
Revenue Range
$102K – $141K
Sample Size
1 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Creative Kids Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordCreative Kids has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Creative Kids System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
Creative Kids currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
Creative Kids Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Creative Kids franchise ranges from $30,015 to $38,300, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $24,600 to $25,850. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Creative Kids charges a royalty fee of Effective Date through Month 16: $0 per month; Months 17 to 28: $500 per month; Months 29 and each subsequent month: $750 per month of gross sales, plus a Effective Date through Month 16: $0; Months 17 to 28: $1,650 annually; Months 29 to 40: $2,000 annually; Month 40 to Month 51 and each subsequent 12-month period: $2,500 annually contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Creative Kids Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Creative Kids to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Creative Kids franchise owners report average revenue of $124K and median revenue of $129K. This is based on a sample of 1 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Creative Kids has been franchising since 2025. The FDD shows an investment range of $30,015-$38,300, a Effective Date through Month 16: $0 per month; Months 17 to 28: $500 per month; Months 29 and each subsequent month: $750 per month royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $24,600 to $25,850 and the total investment ranges from $30,015 to $38,300 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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