About Young Rembrandts Franchise
Young Rembrandts provides art classes teaching drawing techniques to preschool and elementary school children in schools, daycare centers, Montessori schools, park districts, libraries, community centers, and via live Zoom.
The franchise is home-based with no office or studio required.
Franchisees use the proprietary Young Rembrandts weekly lesson plans and curriculum to teach children art skills.
Young Rembrandts Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,500 - $39,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 10% on first $75K, 8% over $75K of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 2% (currently 1%, $35/month min) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $45,255 – $52,365 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $45K–$52K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (10% on first $75K, 8% over $75K) and marketing fee (Up to 2% (currently 1%, $35/month min)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $2,000 |
| Technology Fee | $250/year |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 5 days + post-training calls |
| Classroom Training | 35.5 |
| On-the-Job Training | 11 |
| Training Location | Elgin, IL |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive (min 75 schools Gold, 40 schools Silver) |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | 75+ elementary schools (Gold) |
| Description | Subject to minimum avg monthly royalty of $350-$500 |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | $2,000 |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Non-Compete Period | 24 months |
| Non-Compete Details | Within 25 miles of territory |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Full-time year-round operation required |
| Required Suppliers | Marketing Starter Kit from designated supplier |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | $900 (<1% of revenue) |
Young Rembrandts Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Young Rembrandts 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.
Young Rembrandts 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.
Young Rembrandts System Growth
Young Rembrandts currently operates 47 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 9 | 84 |
| 2020 | 2 | 23 | 63 |
| 2021 | 1 | 16 | 47 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 48
State Registrations
Registered in 31 states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
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