Montessori Kids Universe franchise
A Montessori school offering early childhood education and care. At the end of 2025 there were 25 Montessori Kids Universe locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $884K–$1.84M
- Franchise fee
- $75,000
- Royalty
- 7% of gross revenue
- Locations, 2025
- 25+9 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From Montessori School Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Montessori Kids Universe franchise costs
Opening one Montessori Kids Universe costs an estimated $883,658 to $1,844,008. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Montessori School Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
Montessori Kids Universe franchise fee
The franchise fee is $75,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Montessori School Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7% of gross revenue. |
|---|
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Montessori School Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Montessori Kids Universe publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Montessori School Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 43
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 (+3) | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 (0) | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | 25 (+6) | 0 | 1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Montessori School Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 47
How Montessori Kids Universe compares
Of the 10 daycare franchises on this site, Montessori Kids Universe is the 6th cheapest to open and the 7th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Montessori Kids Universe | Typical daycare |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $884K | $845K |
| Royalty | 7% | 7% |
| Closed or left per year | 7% | 1% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +56.3% | +40.1% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 10 of 10 |
Typical is the median across the 10 brands in daycare franchises.
