About Gideon Math and Reading Franchise
Gideon Math & Reading offers comprehensive, year-round supplemental education services specializing in math and reading for children.
Franchisees operate centers where students attend multiple times per week for instruction, diagnostic testing, and progress monitoring, utilizing proprietary Gideon educational materials.
Students also take these materials home for continued work, returning them for grading, ensuring continuous engagement.
Gideon Math and Reading Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$123K
Average Investment
$174K
Maximum Investment
$226K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $20,000 - $25,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% for Retail Franchise or 10% for Non-Retail Franchise of monthly Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | None | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $122,500 – $225,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $123K–$226K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% for Retail Franchise or 10% for Non-Retail Franchise of monthly Gross Sales) and marketing fee (None) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Gideon Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Gideon Initial Training Fee | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Gideon Initial Opening Materials Kit Fee (Note 1) | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Training Travel Expenses | $0 | $2,000 |
| Opening Kit Shipping | $300 | $1,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements (Note 2) | $30,000 | $80,000 |
| First Month’s Rent (Note 3) | $2,500 | $6,500 |
| Security Deposit | $0 | $6,500 |
| Tablet & PC Computer (Note 4) | $0 | $1,000 |
| Booklet Shelving (Note 5) | $7,000 | $7,500 |
| Student Tables (Note 5) | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| Student Chairs (Note 5) | $500 | $2,000 |
| Furniture and Décor (Note 6) | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Business License & Registration | $0 | $1,000 |
| Phone, Utilities, and Online Subscriptions (Note 7) | $500 | $1,000 |
| Insurance (Note 8) | $700 | $1,000 |
| Exterior Sign (Note 9) | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Initial Opening Marketing (Note 10) | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Required Additional Funds - Six Months Rent (Note 11) | $15,000 | $39,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 for a Retail Franchise or $5,000 for a Non-Retail Franchise per transfer |
| Renewal Fee | None |
| Future Gideon Materials Inventory Fees | $21.50 (average) per Subject Student per month |
| Monthly Royalty Minimum (13th month) | $200 |
| Monthly Royalty Minimum (37th month) | $400 |
| Franchise Upgrade Fee | $5,000 per Non-Retail Franchise |
| Late Fee | $100 per late fee, report, statement, or request for data access |
| Violation Fee | $100 per month for each violation |
| Returned Payment Service Charge | $30 per returned payment by bank for non-sufficient funds |
| Supplemental Material Review Fee | $25.00 per review |
| Jackrabbitclass.com Subscription for Student Data and Accounting | $49 - $245 per month based on number of students |
| Credit Card Acceptance Through Jackrabbitclass.com | 2% to 3.5% transaction fee per transaction + monthly gateway fee $10 |
| QuickBooks Online Subscription | $30 for base + $45 for payroll + $5/employee |
| Criminal background check for your employees. | $20 to $60 per employee |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Eight (8) total days of training at company headquarters plus online training. |
| Classroom Training | Gideon Curricula: 25-30 hours online + 10 hours Dallas Training Part I; Operations: 5-10 hours online + 10 hours Dallas Training Part I; Accounting and Administrative: 20 hours Dallas Training Part II |
| On-the-Job Training | Gideon Curricula: 20 hours during Dallas Training Part I & Part II; Operations: 20 hours during Dallas Training Part I & II |
| Training Location | Your home and Dallas, Texas |
| Additional Training | Gideon may require franchisees to complete online training classes/seminars that it may develop and offer from time to time through the company Intranet site. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Retail Franchise: approximate a ten (10) minute driving radius; Non-Retail Franchise: approximate a two (2) minute driving radius |
| Description | If you sign a Retail Franchise Agreement, you will be granted a Retail Franchise Territory for the Center that is approved by Gideon. The Retail Franchise Territory is dynamic and will approximate a ten (10) minute driving radius, around your Center using Google Maps. If you sign a Non-Retail Franchise Agreement, you will be granted a Non-Retail Franchise Territory for the Center that is approved by Gideon. The Non-Retail Franchise Territory is dynamic and will approximate a two (2) minute driving radius, around your Center using Google Maps. Gideon will not place another Gideon Center within your Territory but reserves the right to place a Gideon Center outside of your Territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | None |
| Renewal Conditions | You may be offered a renewal if you satisfy the “Exemption Condition” defined. The Exemption Condition will be satisfied when you maintain an average revenue to rent ratio of 2.5 in your Retail Franchise Territory during the fifth year of the term of the Agreement, and are consistent with the standards specified in the Operating Manual for customer service, hours, required products and services, employee training, processing and after school learning center services, one (1) year preceding expiration of the Term of this Agreement and have had no violations of the Agreement or the Manuals in the one (1) year period prior to renewal. For Non-Retail Franchise Centers, you must maintain an average of 30 monthly subjects in your Territory during the fifth year of the term of the Agreement. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 for a Retail Franchise or $5,000 for a Non-Retail Franchise per transfer |
| Transfer Conditions | You may not, directly or indirectly, assign or attempt to assign any of your rights or obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise except with the prior written consent of Gideon. The proposed new transferee will have to be approved as a franchisee and meet specific requirements including notice, application, proficiency exam, training, payment of transfer fee, and execution of a general release. |
| Termination for Cause | Gideon can terminate for good cause, including curable defaults (e.g., non-payment of fees, sanitation problems, non-submission of reports, failure to complete training, unauthorized product use, failure to operate center, failure to use required software, failure to meet minimum operating standards) with a 30-day cure period, and non-curable defaults (e.g., conviction of felony, repeated defaults, abandonment, trademark misuse, unapproved transfers). |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the Agreement, neither you nor any of your Affiliates, shareholders, partners, members or other persons with a direct or indirect legal or beneficial interest in you may, directly or indirectly, be employed by, advise, assist, own, engage in, operate, purchase, invest in (except for publicly traded stock), franchise, lend money to, lease or sublease to or from, agree to sell or sell all or a majority of the assets of the Franchised Business to, or have any other interest in, whether financial or otherwise, any other business, wherever located, which is a Competing Business. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Franchisee who has completed the Gideon Initial Training must be physically present and directly supervise the Franchised Business at the Center at least 75% of the time the Center is open for class. If the Franchisee is a business entity, then the members of the entity must designate a Center Director, who has a controlling interest in the entity, and who will complete the training and be physically present and directly supervise the Franchised Business at the Center for 75% of the time the Center is open for class. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase Gideon Materials from Gideon, which is the only approved supplier. For Retail Franchise, you must purchase the Gideon Shelving System, six (6) Virco 60” x 66” student horseshoe-shaped tables and student stools or chairs, and a Gideon Sign from approved vendors. |
| Supply Restrictions | Gideon is the publisher and distributor of Gideon Materials. There is no other source for Gideon Materials. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $523,885 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease, or obligation. |
Gideon Math and Reading Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$532K
Median Revenue
$532K
Revenue Range
$65K – $603K
Sample Size
14 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Gideon Math and Reading Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordGideon Math and Reading 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.
Gideon Math and Reading System Growth
Total Units
17
Franchised
16
Company-Owned
1
Gideon Math and Reading currently operates 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 5 | 26 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 27 |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | 28 |
Transfers: 1 | Closures: 7
State Registrations
Registered in 5 states: AR, CA, FL, NC, TX
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$1.4M
Net Income
$-36,020
Total Assets
$473K
Audited by FARMER, FUQUA & HUFF P.C. for year ending December 31.
Gideon Math and Reading Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Gideon Math and Reading franchise ranges from $122,500 to $225,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $20,000 - $25,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Gideon Math and Reading charges a royalty fee of 5% for Retail Franchise or 10% for Non-Retail Franchise of monthly Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a None contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Gideon Math and Reading 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 Gideon Math and Reading to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Gideon Math and Reading franchise owners report average revenue of $532K and median revenue of $532K. This is based on a sample of 14 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Gideon Math and Reading has been franchising since 2011. The FDD shows an investment range of $122,500-$225,500, a 5% for Retail Franchise or 10% for Non-Retail Franchise of monthly Gross Sales 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 $20,000 - $25,000 and the total investment ranges from $122,500 to $225,500 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $15,000 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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