Children's

The Children's Franchises sector spans education, childcare, tutoring, sports, and entertainment. These franchises offer rewarding opportunities to positively impact young lives while building a sustainable business. Investment levels range from under $50,000 to over $1 million for full-service childcare centers.

Bricks 4 Kidz

Children's Health & FitnessChildren's EntertainmentChildren's Education

Provides LEGO-based STEAM enrichment programs including classes, camps, and workshops for children. more ›

$34,200 Minimum Investment157 UnitsSince 2009

8 FDDs available ›

Bricks Bots & Beakers

Children's SchoolChildren's Education

Provides high-value STEAM classes, camps, and workshops for children using LEGO, robotics, and science activities. more ›

$21,500 Minimum Investment24 Units

Brilliant Minds Academy

Child CareChildren's SchoolChildren's Education

Early learning daycare and preschool using classical education combining structured learning and play. more ›

$163,498 Minimum InvestmentSince 2019

BrisketU

Children's Education

Hands-on BBQ education and entertainment franchise offering pitmaster classes for backyard cooks. more ›

British Swim School

Children's Health & Fitness

Provides swim lessons and water safety education for children and adults using a proven aquatics curriculum. more ›

$95,200 Minimum Investment289 UnitsSince 2011

11 FDDs available ›

Build-A-Bear Workshop

Children's EntertainmentToys & Games

Interactive retail experience where guests build and customize stuffed animals in-store. more ›

651 UnitsSince 1997

Building Kidz School

Child CareChildren's Arts & CraftsChildren's SchoolChildren's Education

Premier childcare and preschool franchise combining early education with performing arts and STEAM programs. more ›

$327,000 Minimum Investment55 UnitsSince 2005

9 FDDs available ›Analysis report

Busy Bee Jumpers

Children's EntertainmentChildren's Camps & Events

Provides inflatable bounce house and party equipment rentals delivered directly to event locations. more ›

$161,925 Minimum Investment1 UnitSince 2025

Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio

Children's EntertainmentChildren's Arts & Crafts

Paint-your-own pottery and arts entertainment studio offering creative experiences for the whole family. more ›

$65,295 Minimum InvestmentSince 2010

C2 Education

Children's SchoolChildren's Education

Provides personalized tutoring, ACT/SAT test prep, and academic support services for K-12 students. more ›

$214,800 Minimum InvestmentSince 1997

C4D Kidz

Child CareChildren's Education

Curriculum-based childcare and learning center serving children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. more ›

Since 2017

Camp Unbeatables

Children's Health & FitnessChildren's Camps & EventsChildren's Education

Multi-sport recreational and life skills training camp program for kids combining sports, education, and character development. more ›

$163,498 Minimum Investment2 UnitsSince 2019

CEFA Early Years School

Child CareChildren's Camps & EventsChildren's SchoolChildren's Education

Premium private preschool and early years school serving children ages 1–5 with a research-backed curriculum. more ›

$1,895,300 Minimum InvestmentSince 1998

1 FDD available ›

Celebree School

Child CareChildren's SchoolChildren's Education

Early childhood education center offering infant care, preschool, before/aftercare, and summer camp programs. more ›

$100,000 Minimum Investment72 UnitsSince 1994

6 FDDs available ›

Challenge Island

Children's Health & FitnessChildren's EntertainmentChildren's Camps & EventsChildren's Education

Provides hands-on STEAM enrichment programs for kids ages 4-14, including camps, classes, and parties. more ›

$58,465 Minimum Investment177 UnitsSince 2002

10 FDDs available ›

Champions Martial Arts

Children's Health & FitnessChildren's Education

Martial arts instruction franchise offering taekwondo and other disciplines for all ages. more ›

Cheeky Monkeys

Children's Health & FitnessChildren's EntertainmentChildren's Camps & EventsChildren's Education

Indoor children's soft play and edutainment centers offering play, learning, and birthday/event venue services. more ›

$723,550 Minimum Investment10 UnitsSince 2010

1 FDD available ›

Cheer Athletics

Children's Health & FitnessChildren's Education

All Star cheerleading gyms offering competitive cheer, tumbling, and athletic training programs. more ›

$383,760 Minimum Investment

Chef It Up! & Chef It Up 2 Go!

Children's EntertainmentChildren's Camps & EventsChildren's Education

Offers hands-on culinary cooking parties, classes, and events for kids and adults at a location or on-site. more ›

$16,400 Minimum InvestmentSince 2003

Chef Pam's Kitchen

Children's Education

Offers interactive cooking classes, chef pop-up events, farmers markets, and supper club experiences for all ages. more ›

$288,725 Minimum Investment1 UnitSince 2019

1 FDD available ›

Child's Play Challenge Courses

Children's Health & FitnessChildren's EntertainmentChildren's Camps & Events

Mobile obstacle course experiences brought directly to schools, camps, and events for children. more ›

$141,000 Minimum Investment

Children's Art Classes

Children's Arts & CraftsChildren's Education

Provides art classes and creative education for children through studio-based franchise locations. more ›

$149,268 Minimum Investment38 UnitsSince 1999

3 FDDs available ›

Children's Lighthouse

Child CareChildren's SchoolChildren's Education

Values-based early childhood education and care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. more ›

$1,074,580 Minimum Investment69 UnitsSince 1997

8 FDDs available ›

Children's Music Academy

Children's Dance Music & TheaterChildren's Education

Provides music education programs for children through structured, curriculum-based instruction. more ›

$72,200 Minimum Investment24 UnitsSince 1983

3 FDDs available ›

Chipmunks Playland & Café

Children's EntertainmentChild CareChildren's Camps & Events

Indoor playground and café offering play areas and birthday party packages for kids aged 0-11. more ›

$250,000 Minimum Investment40 UnitsSince 1996

Chocolate Works

Children's Entertainment

Interactive chocolate and candy-making experience shop offering classes, parties, and custom corporate orders. more ›

$284,000 Minimum Investment20 UnitsSince 2012

2 FDDs available ›

Chuck E. Cheese

Children's EntertainmentChildren's Food & Beverage

Family entertainment restaurant offering games, attractions, food, and birthday party experiences for kids. more ›

$1,170,000 Minimum Investment500 UnitsSince 1977

Cicis Pizza

Children's Entertainment

All-you-can-eat pizza buffet restaurant with optional arcade game rooms for added family entertainment. more ›

$209,962 Minimum Investment395 UnitsSince 1985

6 FDDs available ›

Clementine's Ice Cream

Children's Food & Beverage

Artisan ice cream scoop shops serving handcrafted, small-batch flavors from storefronts in the St. Louis area. more ›

$641,500 Minimum Investment10 UnitsSince 2019

1 FDD available ›

ClimbZone

Children's Entertainment

Indoor family entertainment center featuring unique climbing experiences for all ages. more ›

$1,880,324 Minimum Investment

Cloudbound

Children's Health & FitnessChildren's Entertainment

Indoor play space for toddlers and young children blending children's museum experiences with active play. more ›

$2,279,400 Minimum InvestmentSince 2023

2 FDDs available ›

Club SciKidz

Children's Health & FitnessChildren's EntertainmentChildren's Camps & EventsChildren's Education

Provides STEAM-based science camps, after-school programs, and enrichment activities for children ages 4-15. more ›

$74,400 Minimum Investment18 UnitsSince 2007

3 FDDs available ›

Coconut Cove

Children's Health & FitnessChildren's EntertainmentChildren's Camps & Events

Tropical-themed indoor playground franchise for children ages 0-12, featuring safe, engaging play environments. more ›

Code Ninjas

Children's SchoolChildren's TechnologyChildren's Education

Provides children with coding education through immersive, game-based learning in a retail center environment. more ›

$73,500 Minimum Investment245 UnitsSince 2016

11 FDDs available ›

Code Wiz

Children's SchoolChildren's TechnologyChildren's Education

Provides coding and robotics classes for children ages 7–17 in center-based and online formats. more ›

$150,000 Minimum Investment8 UnitsSince 2017

3 FDDs available ›

Color Me Mine

Children's EntertainmentChildren's Arts & Crafts

Paint-your-own pottery and ceramics studio offering creative art-as-entertainment experiences for all ages. more ›

$219,180 Minimum Investment125 UnitsSince 1998

12 FDDs available ›

CompuChild

Children's SchoolChildren's TechnologyChildren's Education

Provides Entrepreneurial STEAM enrichment and after-school programs for children at schools and child care centers. more ›

72 UnitsSince 1994

1 FDD available ›

Conquer Ninja

Children's Health & FitnessChildren's Entertainment

Ninja warrior-themed gym franchise offering open play, memberships, classes, birthday parties, and competitions. more ›

$360,000 Minimum Investment12 UnitsSince 2015

6 FDDs available ›

Contender eSports

Children's Entertainment

Provides specialized gaming center experiences with custom-built esports stations for competitive and casual gaming. more ›

$195,980 Minimum Investment14 UnitsSince 2018

4 FDDs available ›

Cooking with a Twist

Children's Education

Cooking classes and catering business rooted in Southern cuisine, offering culinary experiences to the community. more ›

$50,000 Minimum Investment

Cool Cuts 4 Kids

Children's Hair

Kid-friendly hair salon offering fun, stress-free haircuts for children of all ages. more ›

$107,998 Minimum InvestmentSince 2000