About The Pineapple School Franchise
The Pineapple School is an early childhood education franchise offering Spanish immersion learning centers for children from birth through age five.
Franchising since 2024, the brand provides a bilingual educational environment where young children are immersed in the Spanish language during their most critical years of brain development and language acquisition.
The initial franchise fee is $65,000.
The Pineapple School Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$7.0M
Average Investment
$7.5M
Maximum Investment
$8.0M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $65,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 3% of Gross Sales, currently 2% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $6,967,500 – $7,979,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $7.0M–$8.0M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Up to 3% of Gross Sales, currently 2% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $65,000 | $65,000 |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $6,300,000 | $7,150,000 |
| Lease Deposits – Three Months | $150,000 | $170,000 |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $88,500 | $115,000 |
| Equipment | $100,000 | $120,000 |
| Signage | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Computer, Software and Point of Sales System | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $8,000 | $20,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $5,000 | $5,500 |
| Utility Deposits | $2,500 | $3,500 |
| Insurance Deposits – Three Months | $4,000 | $12,500 |
| Travel for Initial Training | $1,500 | $4,000 |
| Professional Fees | $4,500 | $5,500 |
| Licenses and Permits | $700 | $1,000 |
| Printing, Stationery, and Office Supplies | $10,800 | $14,500 |
| Additional Funds – Three Months | $215,000 | $275,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then current initial franchise fee payable by a franchisee who is new to The Pineapple School system |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then current initial franchise fee payable by a franchisee who is new to The Pineapple School system |
| Technology Fee | Up to $1,500 per month, currently $1,000 per month |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit |
| Local Marketing | 1% of Gross Sales or $1,000 per month, whichever is greater |
| Online Ordering, Customer Rewards, and Gift Cards | Currently not implemented by us but may be implemented in the future |
| Software Fees | Currently $125 per month |
| Local and Regional Advertising Cooperatives | As established by cooperative members, but not exceeding local marketing requirements |
| Annual Conference Attendance Fee | Our then current conference fee, not greater than $1,500 |
| Additional Employee Initial Training | Our then current training fee, currently $500 per person per day |
| Supplemental On-Site Training | Our then current daily rate per trainer, plus expenses we incur. Current rate is $500 per day. |
| Interest | 18% per annum from due date |
| Reporting Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Operations Non-Compliance | $450 to $1,000 per occurrence |
| Payment Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Quality Assurance Audit | Actual costs incurred by us |
| Liquidated Damages | Varies under the circumstances |
| Collections | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| NSF Check Fee of Failed Electronic Fund Transfer | $50 or maximum fee allowed by law |
| Non-Compliance | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| Supplier Review | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| Operations Manual | $500 |
| Management Service | 20% of Gross Sales plus expenses |
| Relocation Fee | Costs and expenses |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | approximate three week period |
| Classroom Training | 32 |
| On-the-Job Training | 88 |
| Training Location | San Antonio, Texas |
| Additional Training | We may require that you and your Operating Manager participate in supplemental on-site training that we may designate and require in our discretion. We may provide, in our discretion, supplemental training on-site at your Center Location. You will be required to pay our then current supplemental training fee, currently $500 per on-site trainer per day, plus travel expenses, meals and accommodation expenses incurred by us. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | the smaller of a distance of three miles from the Center Location in all directions travelable by road or, a territory encompassing a population of 10,000 people |
| Description | Once you identify a site that we approve for your Center Location we will designate an area around your site as your designated territory (the “Designated Territory”). While there is no minimum size for a designated territory, the scope and size of the area comprising your Designated Territory will, generally, be the smaller of a distance of three miles from the Center Location in all directions travelable by road or, a territory encompassing a population of 10,000 people as of the date of the Franchise Agreement. If your Center is located within a shopping mall or a similar facility with a captive market, your Designated Territory may be limited to the physical boundaries of the mall or facility. Depending on the demographics and geography we may designate your Designated Territory where your Center is located at the center of the Designated Territory or where your Center is located elsewhere within the Designated Territory. We may identify your Designated Territory by zip code, boundary streets, highways, county lines, designated market area, and/or other recognizable demarcations. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | one additional 10-year term |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then current initial franchise fee payable by a franchisee who is new to The Pineapple School system |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew your franchise you must be in compliance with the terms of your Franchise Agreement, provide us with 180 days prior written notice of your request to renew, sign our then current form of Franchise Agreement and related agreements for the renewal term, sign a general release in our favor, pay a renewal fee, remodel and upgrade your Center to meet our standards and specifications, secure and possess the legal right to continue to occupy the premises of your Center location, and meet all other renewal requirements contained in the Franchise Agreement. Your Owners must be in compliance with their agreements with us, including the Franchise Owner and Spouse Agreement and Guaranty, and they must personally guarantee the terms of your renewal Franchise Agreement which may contain terms materially different from your current Franchise Agreement. |
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then current initial franchise fee payable by a franchisee who is new to The Pineapple School system |
| Transfer Conditions | Transfers require our prior written consent, which may be granted or withheld in our discretion. For approval of your transfer, you must provide us with 30 days prior written notice of the proposed transfer; you and your Owners must not have defaulted in your obligations under the Franchise Agreement and all other agreements with us; you and your Owners must be in compliance with your obligations under the Franchise Agreement and all other agreements with us; the transferee must agree to be bound by all of the terms and provisions of the Franchise Agreement; the transferee’s owners and their spouses must personally guarantee all of the terms and provisions of the Franchise Agreement; you and your Owners and their spouses must sign a general release in favor of us; the transfer must provide for the assignment and/or ownership of the approved location for the Franchised Business, and the transferees continued use and occupancy of such location throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement; the assets of the Franchised Business must be transferred to the transferee; the transferee and the transferee’s owners and managers, at the transferee’s expense must complete our training programs; we waive our right of first refusal; we approve of the transfer and transferee in writing and subject to our discretion; and you pay the Transfer Fee (subject to applicable state laws). |
| Termination for Cause | We can terminate if you are in default of the terms of the Franchise Agreement. Good cause includes failure to pay fees, failure to cure defaults after notice, intentional non-compliance, abandonment, transfer without approval, felony conviction, dishonest conduct, failure to complete training, or misusing confidential information/marks. |
| Non-Compete Period | 24 months |
| Non-Compete Details | No involvement, ownership or interest whatsoever for 24 months in any competing business in: your Designated Territory; a 25-mile radius of your Designated Territory; a 10-mile radius of the Designated Territory of any other Center; and you must comply with confidentiality, non-disclosure and non-solicitation covenants. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Franchise Agreement requires that you or, if you are a Corporate Entity, your designated managing shareholder, member or partner (your “Managing Owner”) be personally responsible for the management and overall supervision of your Center. Your Managing Owner must complete, to our satisfaction, our initial training program and be approved by us. While we recommend that your Managing Owner personally participate in the day-to-day management and on-site supervision and operations of your Center, you may hire an operating manager to supervise and manage the day-to-day on-site operations of your Center provided that your operating manager: (a) meets all of our minimum standards and criteria for managers; (b) completes our initial training program; and (c) signs our confidentiality agreements (an “Operating Manager”). At all times, your Center must be managed and supervised on-site by either a Managing Owner or Operating Manager. If you own and operate multiple Centers then each Center must be managed and supervised on-site by an Operating Manager. |
| Required Suppliers | We require that you purchase or lease certain source restricted goods and services for the development and operation of your Center. Source restricted goods and services are goods and services that must meet our specifications and/or that must be purchased from an approved or designated supplier that may include us or our affiliates. We may designate a supplier, including ourselves or our affiliates, as the exclusive supplier for the System. Our specifications and list of approved and designated suppliers is contained in our Manuals. |
| Supply Restrictions | You may only offer and sell the Approved Services and Products. You may only use those products, supplies, equipment, technology systems, and services that we authorize and designate in writing. To ensure that our standards and specifications of quality, service and System development are maintained, you must operate your Center in strict conformity with the Franchise Agreement and the methods, standards, specifications and sources of supply that we designate and prescribe in the Manuals. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | As of the Issuance Date of this Disclosure Document we have not received revenue from suppliers from franchisee purchases of source restricted products or services. |
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 other obligation. |
The Pineapple School Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$3.1M
Median Revenue
$3.2M
Revenue Range
$2.5M – $3.6M
Sample Size
3 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
The Pineapple School Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordThe Pineapple School 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.
The Pineapple School System Growth
Total Units
3
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
3
The Pineapple School currently operates 0 franchised locations and 3 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 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 23 states: California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Net Income
$-12,671
Total Assets
$62K
Audited by Metwally CPA PLLC for year ending December 31.
The Pineapple School Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a The Pineapple School franchise ranges from $6,967,500 to $7,979,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $65,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
The Pineapple School charges a royalty fee of 7% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a Up to 3% of Gross Sales, currently 2% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the The Pineapple School 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 The Pineapple School to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, The Pineapple School franchise owners report average revenue of $3.1M and median revenue of $3.2M. This is based on a sample of 3 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The Pineapple School has been franchising since 2024. The FDD shows an investment range of $6,967,500-$7,979,500, a 7% of 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 $65,000 and the total investment ranges from $6,967,500 to $7,979,500 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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