About The Goddard School Franchise
The Goddard School is a premium early childhood education franchise offering infant through pre kindergarten programs, as well as before and after school care.
The brand is known for its play based learning philosophy, which integrates structured educational activities with creative exploration in state of the art facilities.
The Goddard School operates under Goddard Franchisor LLC, managed by Goddard Systems, LLC.
The Goddard School Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | 135000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | N/A | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 4% of Gross Receipts | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $818,300 – $1,090,100 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $818K–$1.1M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market.
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 (seller); buyer pays new initial license fee of $40,000 to franchisor |
| Renewal Fee | 10000 |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | No exclusive territory. GFL designates a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) or similar geographic designation for each franchisee's school. GFL retains the right to establish other Schools and channels of distribution within the designated area. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
The Goddard School Franchise Earnings — Item 19
The Goddard School does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
The Goddard School 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.
The Goddard School System Growth
The Goddard School currently operates 0 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
State Registrations
Registered in 39 states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin
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