Montessori Kids Universe charges a royalty fee of 7.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Montessori Kids Universe franchise is approximately 7.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a $500/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Montessori Kids Universe has been involved in 2 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Montessori Kids Universe franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Montessori Kids Universe offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Montessori Kids Universe currently operates 19 locations (2025 FDD) (19 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 0.0% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 5.9%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Montessori Kids Universe is 15.8% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Montessori Kids Universe FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $1.4M (average: $1.3M).

The initial franchise agreement term for Montessori Kids Universe is 15 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 15-year periods. The total potential term is 30 years.

Montessori Kids Universe's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Montessori Kids Universe's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Montessori Kids Universe provides 124 hours of initial training (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Montessori Kids Universe provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.