About YEL! Franchise
YEL! is a youth enrichment and leadership franchise that has been franchising since 2019.
The brand offers after school and summer programs designed to help children develop life skills, confidence, leadership abilities, and social emotional intelligence through interactive activities, games, and team based challenges.
YEL! programs supplement traditional education by teaching skills that are not typically covered in the classroom.
YEL! Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $22,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of monthly Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% Brand Fund + 3% Local | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $57,300 – $82,700 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $57K–$83K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of monthly Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (1% Brand Fund + 3% Local) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 25% of franchise fee |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of franchise fee |
| Technology Fee | 1% of Gross Revenue |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | ~8 days (76.5 hours) |
| Classroom Training | 44.5 |
| On-the-Job Training | 32 |
| Training Location | Carver, MN |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | County-based (75+ schools Gold, 40+ Silver) |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | County with 75+ elementary schools |
| Description | Not exclusive but franchisor won't operate in territory |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 5 years (2 renewals) |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of then-current franchise fee |
| Transfer Fee | 25% of then-current franchise fee |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | Within territory and 10-mile radius |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Full-time year-round, manager per county |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisor is only supplier for instructional aids, curricula, apparel, Youth Database |
YEL! Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
YEL! 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.
YEL! System Growth
YEL! currently operates 1 franchised locations and 4 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Transfers: 1 | Closures: 2
State Registrations
Registered in 31 states: CA, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, NE, NH, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI
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