KidStrong franchise
KidStrong runs membership-based centers where children from walking age to about 11 take classes that combine athletic training with brain development and character skills like confidence and leadership. At the end of 2025 there were 167 KidStrong locations in the US, 156 franchised and 11 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $476K–$671K
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 7–8.5%
- Locations, 2025
- 167+104 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2019
- Franchisor based in
- Frisco, Texas
- Time to open
- 8 to 12 months after signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Financing
- None offered
From KidStrong Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a KidStrong franchise costs
Opening a standard KidStrong center costs an estimated $476,400 to $671,200. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
| Hybrid center | $319,300 to $436,650 |
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Source: KidStrong Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 28
KidStrong franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000, for a standard center ($30,000 for a hybrid center), plus a $5,000 training fee. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: KidStrong Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of gross sales for the first 18 months after pre-sales start, then 8.5%, collected twice a month. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 1.65% of gross sales to the brand fund, paid monthly. |
Source: KidStrong Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 17
Sales and earnings
Shares figures KidStrong publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 gross sales for the 109 two-floor franchised centers open at least 12 months. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: KidStrong Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 74
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89 (+37) | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 121 (+32) | 10 | 2 |
| 2025 | 156 (+35) | 11 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: KidStrong Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 76
How KidStrong compares
Of the 7 sports franchises on this site, KidStrong is the 6th cheapest to open and the 5th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | KidStrong | Typical sports |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $476K | $402K |
| Royalty | 8.5% | 7% |
| Closed or left per year | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +200% | +42.1% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 6 of 7 |
Typical is the median across the 7 brands in sports franchises.
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KidStrong franchise questions
How long does it take to open a KidStrong?
8 to 12 months after signing, according to KidStrong's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does KidStrong help with financing?
No. KidStrong does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
How long is a KidStrong franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is KidStrong growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 106 franchised locations opened and 2 closed or left, a net change of +200%. About 0.7% of locations closed or left each year. That is below the 1.6% typical for sports franchises.
How does KidStrong compare with other sports franchises?
Of the 7 sports franchises here, KidStrong is the 6th cheapest to open (low end $476K against a $402K median) and the 5th largest by number of locations. Its 8.5% royalty is above the 7% median.
Does KidStrong say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 gross sales for the 109 two-floor franchised centers open at least 12 months. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is KidStrong based?
KidStrong Franchising, LLC is based in Frisco, Texas and the brand has sold franchises since 2019.