Little Medical School franchise
A children’s enrichment business offering hands-on medical and health-themed programs. At the end of 2025 there were 24 Little Medical School locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $73K–$94K
- Franchise fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 8%; $700 monthly minimum
- Locations, 2025
- 24−5 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- Not on the SBA Franchise Directory
From LMS Franchise Systems, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Little Medical School franchise costs
Opening one Little Medical School costs an estimated $72,500 to $93,550. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: LMS Franchise Systems, LLC, 2026 filing, page 1
Little Medical School franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: LMS Franchise Systems, LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 8% of gross revenues or $700 per month. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: LMS Franchise Systems, LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Sales and earnings
No figures Little Medical School 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: LMS Franchise Systems, LLC, 2026 filing, page 64
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 (+1) | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 27 (−3) | 4 | 3 |
| 2025 | 24 (−3) | 0 | 3 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: LMS Franchise Systems, LLC, 2026 filing, page 64
How Little Medical School compares
Of the 60 education franchises on this site, Little Medical School is the 16th cheapest to open and the 41st largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Little Medical School | Typical education |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $73K | $126K |
| Royalty | 8% | 8% |
| Closed or left per year | 8.2% | 5.6% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −17.2% | +32.6% |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 51 of 60 |
Typical is the median across the 60 brands in education franchises.
