Angus Valley Montessori franchise
2026 filing · April 21, 2026
Angus Valley Montessori at a glance
A Montessori preschool and childcare center for children from 6 months to 12 years, with extracurricular activities.
The business
- Franchisor
- Angus Valley Montessori Schools USA LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchising since
- 2025
- Franchisor based in
- Gilberts, Illinois
- Typical size
- 8,000–10,000 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $1.89M–$3.03M
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $80,000
- A $10,000 deposit is credited toward it
- Royalty
- 7%
- 7% of gross revenues for the first five years, paid monthly; the franchisor may raise it to 8%
- Brand fund
- 3%
- 3% of gross revenue, paid with the royalty
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- 50% of our then- current Initial Franchisee Fee
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 0
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 0
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
From Angus Valley Montessori Schools USA LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Angus Valley Montessori among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Angus Valley Montessori | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $2,460,000 | Costs more than 94% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $80,000 | Higher than 97% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7% | Higher than 70% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 0 | Fewer than 97% of franchises |
How much a Angus Valley Montessori franchise costs
Opening one Angus Valley Montessori costs an estimated $1,889,000 to $3,031,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($880,000 to $1,500,000) and furniture, fixtures, equipment and supplies ($290,000 to $410,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $80,000 | ||
| Background Check | $1,500 | $3,000 | |
| Site Evaluation Reimbursement | $0 | $3,500 | |
| Initial Training Fee | $10,000 | ||
| AVMS Décor Package | $25,000 | ||
| Temporary Signage | $1,000 | $10,000 | |
| Pre-Opening Advertising | $15,000 | $20,000 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $15,000 | $40,000 | |
| Website Fee | $2,500 | ||
| Lunch Menu | $5,000 | ||
| Site Development Assistance Reimbursements | $0 | $45,000 | |
| Travel and Living Costs While Training | $0 | $10,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment and Supplies | $290,000 | $410,000 | |
| Security Deposit for Lease | $20,000 | $80,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $880,000 | $1,500,000 | |
| Architect and Interior Designer Fees | $50,000 | $75,000 | |
| Utility Security Deposits | $10,000 | $30,000 | |
| Rent – 3 Months | $70,000 | $120,000 | |
| Permits and Licenses | $4,000 | $7,000 | |
| Insurance – 3 months | $5,000 | $10,000 | |
| Signs | $15,000 | $20,000 | |
| Computer System | $15,000 | $20,000 | |
| Security System | $15,000 | $25,000 | |
| Miscellaneous | $10,000 | $80,000 | |
| Additional Fund – First 3 months | $350,000 | $400,000 | |
| Total | $1,889,000 | $3,031,000 | |
Source: Angus Valley Montessori Schools USA LLC, 2026 filing, page 22
Angus Valley Montessori franchise fee
The franchise fee is $80,000, a $10,000 deposit is credited toward it. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Angus Valley Montessori Schools USA LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of gross revenues for the first five years, paid monthly; the franchisor may raise it to 8%. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 3% of gross revenue, paid with the royalty. |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Renewal fee | 50% of our then- current Initial Franchisee Fee |
| Initial Training Fee | $10,000 |
| Local Advertising | Minimum of $7,500 each calendar quarter |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Angus Valley Montessori Schools USA LLC, 2026 filing, page 15
Other fees as filed, from pages 16–22. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Angus Valley Montessori does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Angus Valley Montessori Schools USA LLC, 2026 filing, page 50
How Angus Valley Montessori compares
Of the 40 daycare franchises on this site, Angus Valley Montessori is the 35th cheapest to open and the 37th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Angus Valley Montessori | Typical daycare brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $1.89M | $737K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $3.03M | $1.44M | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $80K | $65K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7% | 7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 0 | 10 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 29 of 40 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 40 brands in daycare franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: daycare franchise costs and franchise failure rates.
Source: Angus Valley Montessori Schools USA LLC, 2026 filing, page 51
Who owns Angus Valley Montessori?
Angus Valley Montessori franchises are sold by Angus Valley Montessori Schools USA LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From Angus Valley Montessori Schools USA LLC’s 2026 filing, page 10.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Angus Valley Montessori Schools USA LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 12, bankruptcy on page 12
Angus Valley Montessori filings
The figures on this page come from Angus Valley Montessori Schools USA LLC’s 2026 filing, issued April 21, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 21, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
Each link opens the filing as a PDF. See the newest filings across all brands.
Other daycare franchises
All daycare franchises
Angus Valley Montessori is also on these lists: education franchises.