Globalart franchise
2024 filing · March 11, 2024Growing
Globalart at a glance
An art enrichment learning center for children aged 3 to 18, teaching drawing and painting from its own curriculum. At the end of 2023 there were 6 Globalart locations in the US, 5 franchised and 1 company-owned.
The business
- Industry
- Education
- Franchisor
- Global Art & Creative USA, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Typical size
- 600–2,500 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $102K–$154K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $25,000
- Plus a $5,000 security deposit
- Royalty
- 15% of course fees
- 15% of course fees per student, paid monthly
- Brand fund
- None now
- No contribution required
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- A flat $2,000 for each Center.
- Agreement length
- 5 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2023
- 6
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 5
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 2 years
- +1
- Franchised locations, 2021–2023
- States
- 1
- Most in California
From Global Art & Creative USA, LLC’s 2024 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Globalart among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Globalart | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $127,750 | Costs less than 82% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $25,000 | Lower than 82% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 15% | Higher than 98% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 6 | Fewer than 69% of franchises |
How much a Globalart franchise costs
Opening one Globalart costs an estimated $101,700 to $153,800. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are leasehold improvements ($30,000 to $50,000) and additional funds (3 months) ($20,000 to $30,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | ||
| Computers, Technology and Security System | $1,500 | $2,000 | |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $7,000 | $9,000 | |
| Rent (per month) | $600 | $6,000 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $30,000 | $50,000 | |
| Classroom Supplies | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Inventory and Other Supplies | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Marketing (not required) | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Insurance | $2,000 | $2,500 | |
| Signage | $3,000 | $4,000 | |
| Uniforms | $200 | $300 | |
| Travel, Lodging and Meals for Initial Training Program | $2,000 | $3,500 | |
| Business Licenses, Permits, Association Dues and Other Professional Fees | $400 | $2,500 | |
| Staffing | $2,000 | $3,000 | |
| Deposit | $5,000 | ||
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $20,000 | $30,000 | |
| Total | $101,700 | $153,800 | |
Source: Global Art & Creative USA, LLC, 2024 filing, page 14
Globalart franchise fee
The franchise fee is $25,000, plus a $5,000 security deposit. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Global Art & Creative USA, LLC, 2024 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 15% of course fees per student, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | No contribution required. |
| Computers, Technology and Security System | $1,500 |
| Transfer Fee | A flat $2,000 fee for each Franchise. |
| Renewal Fee | A flat $2,000 for each Center. |
| Additional Training | $300 per day per person plus our expenses. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Global Art & Creative USA, LLC, 2024 filing, page 11
Other fees as filed, from pages 12–14. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Globalart 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: Global Art & Creative USA, LLC, 2024 filing, page 40
How Globalart compares
Of the 221 education franchises on this site, Globalart is the 92nd cheapest to open and the 140th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Globalart | Typical education brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $102K | $120K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $154K | $228K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $25K | $42K | $40K |
| Royalty | 15% | 7% | 6% |
| US locations | 6 | 15 | 21 |
| Closed or left per year | 0% | 3.7% | – |
| Change in franchised locations, 2 yrs | +25% | +24.7% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 148 of 221 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 221 brands in education franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 (0) | 1 | – | – |
| 2022 | 5 (+1) | 1 | +1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 (0) | 1 | 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: franchise failure rates.
Source: Global Art & Creative USA, LLC, 2024 filing, page 40
Where Globalart locations are
At the end of 2023, Globalart had locations in 1 state. The most are in California.
- California6
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | 1 | 6 |
Source: Global Art & Creative USA, LLC, 2024 filing, page 41
Who owns Globalart?
Globalart franchises are sold by Global Art & Creative USA, LLC.
From Global Art & Creative USA, LLC’s 2024 filing.
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: Global Art & Creative USA, LLC, 2024 filing, litigation on page 10, bankruptcy on page 10
Globalart filings
The figures on this page come from Global Art & Creative USA, LLC’s 2024 filing, issued March 11, 2024, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 filing | March 11, 2024 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2021–2023 |
Each link opens the filing as a PDF. See the newest filings across all brands.
