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How Much Does a Doodle Bugs! Franchise Cost?

2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Doodle Bugs! franchise costs between $492,875 and $8,511,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $65,000.

$492,875

Minimum Investment

$8,511,000

Maximum Investment

$65,000

Franchise Fee

Doodle Bugs! Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $65,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $65,000

Doodle Bugs! Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Doodle Bugs! franchise, as reported in the 2024 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $65,000

Franchise License Fee Lump Sum · Payable in full when you sign your Franchise Agreement $65,000

Real Estate $2,500 – $65,000

Lease and Utility Security Deposits As Arranged · As Arranged $2,500 – $65,000

Real Estate and Development Costs (if purchased) As Arranged · As Arranged $0

Equipment & Assets $195,875 – $465,000

Center Equipment, Computer Hardware, and Supplies As Arranged · As Arranged $175,000 – $350,000

Vehicles As Arranged · As Arranged $875 – $65,000

Signage Lump Sum · As Arranged before opening $13,000 – $25,000

Opening Inventory of Supplies As Arranged · As Arranged $5,000 – $15,000

Software (operations/security) Before opening $2,000 – $10,000

Training $0

Working Capital & Reserves $150,000 – $300,000

Additional Funds (3 months) $150,000 – $300,000

Other Costs $79,500 – $7,616,000

Pre-Opening Marketing As Arranged · As Arranged before opening $25,000 – $75,000

Bank/Financing Costs As Arranged · As Arranged $10,000 – $75,000

Preliminary Agreement Fee Lump Sum · Payable in full when Preliminary Agreement is signed $25,000

Insurance As Arranged · As Arranged $5,000 – $25,000

Marketing fees (3 months) As Arranged; See Item 6. · As Arranged; See Item 6. $7,500 – $10,000

Background Check Lump Sum · Payable upon signing the Preliminary Agreement $5,500

Licenses As Arranged · As Arranged $500 – $5,000

Legal fees $1,000 – $5,000

Total Estimated Investment $492,875 – $8,511,000

How Does Doodle Bugs! Compare to Other Children's Services Franchises?

Doodle Bugs!'s minimum investment of $492,875 is above the Children's Services industry median. The median minimum investment for Children's Services franchises is $125,600.

$492,875

Doodle Bugs! Min

$125,600

Children's Services Median Min

$8,511,000

Doodle Bugs! Max

$282,050

Children's Services Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Doodle Bugs!?

The total startup cost for a Doodle Bugs! franchise ranges from $492,875 to $8,511,000, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $79,500 to $7,616,000.

How much is the Doodle Bugs! franchise fee?

The Doodle Bugs! franchise fee is $65,000, as disclosed in the 2024 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Doodle Bugs! a good investment?

Doodle Bugs! requires a total franchise investment of $492,875 to $8,511,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 76/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Doodle Bugs! franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Doodle Bugs! franchise owner make?

Doodle Bugs!'s 2024 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.