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.

Corks 'N Crafts

Children's Arts & Crafts

Mobile art event company offering creative workshops, pop-up art parties, and on-site event activations for all occasions. more ›

Cornhole Golf

Children's Entertainment

An 18-hole skill toss obstacle course combining cornhole and mini golf for family-friendly fun. more ›

$212,000 Minimum Investment1 UnitSince 2024

1 FDD available ›

Crayola Imagine Arts Academy

Children's EntertainmentChildren's Arts & CraftsChildren's Education

Art enrichment programs for children combining creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on artistic experiences. more ›

$123,050 Minimum Investment29 UnitsSince 2017

9 FDDs available ›

Creatif

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

Modern art studio offering DIY painting, ceramics, clay, LEGO, slime, birthday parties, workshops, classes, and STEAM camps. more ›

$42,300 Minimum Investment6 UnitsSince 2018

5 FDDs available ›Analysis report

Creative Kids Movement Network

Children's Health & FitnessChildren's Dance Music & TheaterChildren's Education

Mobile dance, yoga, and fitness enrichment programs brought directly to childcare centers and schools for children ages 2–10. more ›

$35,315 Minimum Investment7 UnitsSince 1998

2 FDDs available ›

Creative World School

Child CareChildren's SchoolChildren's Education

Offers early childhood education franchise featuring inquiry-based learning and proprietary curriculum in accredited preschool centers. more ›

$5,767,050 Minimum Investment29 UnitsSince 1991

6 FDDs available ›

CreekStone Academy

Child CareChildren's Education

Provides early childhood education and care through franchised learning centers. more ›

Crisp Cuts & Styles

Children's Hair

Barbershop franchise offering grooming services for men, women, and children in a consistent, five-star environment. more ›

$163,498 Minimum InvestmentSince 2018

Ctrl V

Children's Entertainment

Virtual reality arcade offering immersive VR gaming experiences for individuals, groups, and corporate team building. more ›

$217,650 Minimum InvestmentSince 2016

3 FDDs available ›

Curie Learning

Children's SchoolChildren's Education

Academic enrichment program offering advanced math and English classes for K-12 students on evenings and weekends. more ›

$66,650 Minimum Investment

D-BAT

Children's Health & Fitness

Indoor and outdoor baseball and softball training academies combined with a retail pro shop. more ›

$503,450 Minimum Investment199 UnitsSince 1993

10 FDDs available ›

Dart Wars

Children's Health & FitnessChildren's Entertainment

Indoor Nerf battle arena offering team-based combat experiences and event packages for all ages. more ›

$228,000 Minimum Investment1 UnitSince 2016

Dart'em Up

Children's Entertainment

Indoor foam dart sports arena offering Nerf tag games, arcades, birthday parties, and corporate events. more ›

$228,000 Minimum Investment

Defy

Children's Health & FitnessChildren's Entertainment

Indoor trampoline and adventure parks featuring ninja courses, trampolines, and aerial attractions. more ›

$2,650,700 Minimum Investment61 UnitsSince 2017

4 FDDs available ›

Deja Hue Art

Children's Arts & Crafts

Paint-and-sip art experience business delivering supplies and instruction to customers anywhere in the US. more ›

Since 2022

Destination Athlete

Children's Health & Fitness

Provides custom uniforms, spiritwear, practice wear, and fundraising solutions for schools, teams, and leagues. more ›

$78,832,500 Minimum Investment13 UnitsSince 1957

2 FDDs available ›

Direct English

Children's Education

Provides English language training programs for adults and businesses through a global master franchise network. more ›

Since 1991

Discovery Point Child Development Centers

Child CareChildren's SchoolChildren's Education

Education-based child care franchise offering preschool and child development centers with proprietary curriculum. more ›

$369,000 Minimum Investment59 UnitsSince 1988

DivaDance

Children's Dance Music & Theater

Dance fitness classes and studios for adults, offering a fun and empowering environment for women. more ›

$56,700 Minimum Investment43 UnitsSince 2015

5 FDDs available ›

DJ Got Me Fit Studio

Children's Health & FitnessChildren's Entertainment

DJ-driven fitness studio offering high-energy workouts, kids classes, and entertainment-style fitness events. more ›

$163,498 Minimum Investment63 UnitsSince 2019

Do The Beach

Children's Entertainment

Indoor beach-themed inflatable and interactive adventure parks offering family entertainment experiences. more ›

$1,004,900 Minimum Investment1 UnitSince 2023

2 FDDs available ›

DQ Treat

Children's Food & Beverage

Soft-serve ice cream and frozen treat concept serving cones, Blizzards, sundaes, and shakes. more ›

$548,700 Minimum Investment743 UnitsSince 1940

12 FDDs available ›

Drift Zone & Blast Zone

Children's Entertainment

Indoor drift karting, dart war arenas, and RC racing for families and thrill seekers of all ages. more ›

$269,500 Minimum InvestmentSince 2022

Ducklings Early Learning Center

Child CareChildren's SchoolChildren's Education

Provides high-quality childcare and early education for infants through kindergarten-age children. more ›

$656,400 Minimum InvestmentSince 2016

Duff's Cake Mix

Children's Arts & Crafts

DIY cake and cupcake decorating studio where guests decorate their own creations in a fun, hands-on setting. more ›

$271,800 Minimum Investment2 UnitsSince 2016

2 FDDs available ›

Educational Outfitters

Children's Clothing & ShoesChildren's School

Retail stores specializing in school uniforms, dress code apparel, and embroidered or screen-printed spirit wear. more ›

Since 1998

Elder-Well

Child Care

Provides social-supportive adult day programs for seniors in home-based or commercial settings. more ›

$130,900 Minimum Investment3 UnitsSince 2014

2 FDDs available ›

Elevate Salon Institute

Children's Education

Offers cosmetology and beauty school education through franchised salon institute locations. more ›

$1,024,900 Minimum Investment

Elixir Muscle Recovery

Children's Health & Fitness

Provides sports recovery therapies and preventative care for youth athletes and active adults of all ages. more ›

$125,150 Minimum Investment

Encore Creative Center

Children's EntertainmentChildren's Arts & CraftsChildren's Education

Creative arts education center offering classes and programs for children in music, art, and performance. more ›

$145,380 Minimum InvestmentSince 2025

Engineering For Kids

Children's Camps & EventsChildren's SchoolChildren's TechnologyChildren's Education

Provides hands-on STEM education programs for children ages 4-14 through classes, camps, and workshops. more ›

$71,200 Minimum Investment22 UnitsSince 2009

9 FDDs available ›

Escape Hunt

Children's Entertainment

Immersive escape room and exit game experiences for public entertainment and corporate team building. more ›

$356,000 Minimum Investment2 UnitsSince 2020

2 FDDs available ›

Escapology

Children's Entertainment

Immersive escape room franchise where teams solve puzzles and complete missions in fully themed private game rooms. more ›

$626,500 Minimum Investment88 UnitsSince 2014

9 FDDs available ›

Essential Speech and ABA Therapy

Children's Health & FitnessChild CareChildren's Education

Provides speech, occupational, and ABA therapy services for children aged 18 months to 6 years on the autism spectrum. more ›

$299,000 Minimum Investment15 UnitsSince 2017

3 FDDs available ›

Exit 4 Escape Room

Children's Entertainment

Private escape room franchise offering interactive hospitality experiences in a structured, turnkey business model. more ›

$93,800 Minimum Investment4 UnitsSince 2016

Eye Level

Children's SchoolChildren's Education

Supplemental education program for K-12 students focused on math and language skill development. more ›

$49,968 Minimum Investment121 UnitsSince 1976

12 FDDs available ›

Fantasy Claw Arcade

Children's EntertainmentToys & Games

Skill-based claw arcade offering Japanese-inspired prize machines for guests of all ages in high-traffic retail locations. more ›

$292,050 Minimum Investment4 UnitsSince 2024

2 FDDs available ›

FasTracKids

Child CareChildren's SchoolChildren's Education

Early childhood education franchise offering enrichment programs for young children in over 45 countries. more ›

$48,717 Minimum Investment200 UnitsSince 1998

1 FDD available ›

FINS Swim School

Children's Health & FitnessChildren's Education

Swim school offering structured lessons for all ages, from babies to adults and competitive swimmers. more ›

First Day Homecare

Children's Health & Fitness

Provides skilled pediatric and adult in-home nursing and care services for medically fragile individuals. more ›

$143,780 Minimum Investment22 UnitsSince 2020

2 FDDs available ›

Fish and Explore

Children's Health & FitnessChildren's Camps & Events

Offers guided fishing trips, beginner lessons, and outdoor educational programs for children and adults. more ›

Fitwize 4 Kids

Children's Health & FitnessChild CareChildren's Education

Youth fitness centers offering integrated fitness, nutrition, life skills, and leadership programs for kids. more ›

Flour Power Studios

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

Culinary studio offering cooking classes, birthday parties, camps, and community food experiences. more ›

$189,900 Minimum Investment16 UnitsSince 2015

4 FDDs available ›

Focus Point Behavioral Health

Children's Health & Fitness

Provides full-service mental health care for adults, children, and families in a welcoming environment. more ›

$99,475 Minimum Investment

Forever Learning Montessori

Child CareChildren's SchoolChildren's Education

Montessori-based early childhood education schools offering innovative curriculum focused on self-sufficiency and lifelong learning. more ›

$256,350 Minimum Investment30 UnitsSince 2019