About Goddard Franchisor(f/k/a Goddard Systems) Franchise
The Goddard School is a premier early childhood education franchise providing high quality preschool programs and comprehensive childcare for children ages six weeks through ten years.
Founded in 2002 and now operating under SP Goddard Buyer LLC, the brand has become one of the most recognized names in early childhood education, with a reputation built on nurturing environments and strong educational outcomes.
The initial franchise fee is $135,000.
Goddard Franchisor(f/k/a Goddard Systems) Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $135,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Receipts Payable monthly on of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 4% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $952,500 – $1,363,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $953K–$1.4M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7% of Gross Receipts Payable monthly on) and marketing fee (4% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Site | $35,000 | $8,750 |
| Method Payment Type of of is to be Expenditure Amount Amount Payment When Due Ma | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Sum Party Vendor Marketing | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Security | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Method Payment Type of of is to be Expenditure Amount Amount Payment When Due Ma | $35,000 | $8,750 |
| Franchise Agreement, or when we request if you develop an Annex or Satellite Loc | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Sum Party Vendor Marketing | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Security | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Site | $35,000 | $8,750 |
| Franchise Agreement, or when we request if you develop an Annex or Satellite Loc | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Lump As incurred Third Construction | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 |
| Sum Party Contractor Marketing | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Method Payment Type of of is to be Expenditure Amount Amount Payment When Due Ma | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Armed Forces purchasing your first franchise, we will reduce the initial license | $20,000 | $115,000 |
| If you lease the land and building for your School but you are responsible for r | $500,000 | $3,000,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | No specific financing arrangements disclosed. |
Goddard Franchisor(f/k/a Goddard Systems) Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Goddard Franchisor(f/k/a Goddard Systems) Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Goddard Franchisor(f/k/a Goddard Systems) System Growth
Goddard Franchisor(f/k/a Goddard Systems) currently operates 0 franchised locations and 627 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
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