Kids United^®

Children's Services • Year: 2024

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What Is Kids United?

Kids United is a franchise for the operation of soccer centers providing early childhood development and soccer education services. The business is conducted from physical premises (a soccer center). The core service bundle is the operation and delivery of soccer education and early childhood development programs at the Kids United center.

Kids United Franchise: Pros and Cons

With a territory protection score of 61 (top quarter), zero outlet terminations or non-renewals, and no disclosed lawsuits or penalties, this franchise shows strong territorial defenses, low churn and a clean legal record; the main risk is that no disclosed cons could mask undisclosed operational, financial, or market vulnerabilities.

Pros

Territory protection score is 61, well above typical for all systems (top quarter), giving you meaningful territorial defenses against nearby franchisor openings or competing channels.

Outlet terminations, non-renewals, and reacquired outlets are all 0, well below typical for children's services (bottom 5%), indicating franchisees are staying in the system and suggesting lower operator churn.

Total disclosed lawsuits, franchisee-initiated judgments/settlements, government penalties, franchisor enforcement actions, and fraud cases are all 0, well below typical for children's services (bottom 5%), providing a clean legal and regulatory record that reduces litigation risk and operational distractions.

Cons

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Kids United reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

61/100

Good

Kids United grants a protected, site-specific territory around an approved site (typically a 10-mile or 250k radius), without exclusive rights, limiting sales to the approved site. The franchisor may develop nearby units, use alternative marks and distribution channels (including e-commerce and nontraditional venues), and franchisees may relocate with franchisor approval.

Training & Support

48/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a robust 79-hour training curriculum designed to prepare staff for launch; the initial franchise fee does not include training for any specified number of personnel. The program includes on-site launch support to aid operational readiness, and travel, lodging, and any additional on-site support costs are the responsibility of the franchisee.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Kids United Franchise?

Opening a Kids United franchise requires a total initial investment of $240,700 to $382,500, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$240,700

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$382,500

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$45,000

Real Estate$116,000

Equipment & Assets$36,100

Reserves$20,000

Training$0

Other$23,600

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$45,000

Real Estate$211,500

Equipment & Assets$52,500

Reserves$40,000

Training$0

Other$33,500

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Kids United Franchise Owners Make?

Average Gross Sales:

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Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The document references affiliated (corporate) location results for 2021–2023 and notes one franchised outlet in 2023, but no franchised financial figures are provided for direct comparison to corporate performance.

Performance Variability Analysis: With only narrative disclosure and no unit-level sales or ranges, variability across units cannot be assessed; the sample of franchised units for 2023 is a single outlet, which is insufficient to evaluate dispersion.

Data Scope and Limitations: Available data cover calendar years 2021–2023 and include corporate/affiliate locations, but the excerpt lacks explicit numeric financial metrics and expense line items for franchised units, limiting quantitative conclusions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kids United a good franchise to own?

Whether Kids United is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2024 FDD: Kids United operates 5 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 48/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Kids United franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Kids United franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $240,700 to $382,500. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a Kids United franchise?

Break-even timelines for Kids United franchises are not disclosed in the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Kids United a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2024 FDD, Kids United operates 3 franchised locations and 2 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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