RobotLab^®

Children's Services • Year: 2025

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What Is RobotLab?

RobotLab sells advanced robots designed for automated tasks and provides related services including installation, deployment, service, and repairs. The operational model requires a non‑residential, brick‑and‑mortar facility (office, light industrial, or warehouse), with recommended space of approximately 1,000 to 5,000 square feet. Primary customers are businesses across industries such as restaurants, hospitality, assisted‑living, warehouses, government, entertainment, education, and medical sectors.

RobotLab Franchise: Pros and Cons

An unusually clean legal and regulatory record — zero disclosed lawsuits, zero government penalties, zero franchisor enforcement actions, and zero franchisee judgments/settlements — reduces brand-wide dispute risk, but the high initial franchise fee range of $49,410–$133,900 is well above typical for Children's Services and raises upfront cash needs.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero government penalties, zero franchisor enforcement actions, and zero franchisee judgments/settlements — an unusually clean legal and regulatory record that reduces the likelihood of system-level disputes and related distraction or expense.

154 total training hours is well above what's typical for Children's Services, signaling substantial initial training that better prepares you to run daily operations and deliver the brand experience.

0 manager required equity (no requirement for managers to hold ownership) — unlike many peers, this gives you flexibility to hire and structure manager compensation without forcing equity stakes.

Cons

Initial franchise fee range of $49,410–$133,900 is well above typical for Children's Services, which raises the upfront cash required to enter the system.

Territory Protection Score of 45 is well below typical, meaning you will not have strong territory safeguards and the franchisor could permit nearby units or competing channels.

0 company-owned units is well below typical, so the franchisor does not operate locations itself and lacks direct field-testing and day-to-day operational experience to iterate and refine systems.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

45/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units; protection is contingent on meeting performance quotas and the franchisor retains the right to develop additional units nearby. Franchisor retains rights to sell via e‑commerce/retail, operate under other trademarks, acquire/convert sites and deploy alternative channels.

Training & Support

77/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a comprehensive, 154-hour training curriculum that offers a deep-dive into operations and management and is structured for the franchisee and operational staff; the initial franchise fee does not include trainee seats. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, with travel and living expenses borne by the franchisee and additional on-site support available for an extra fee.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise is in rapid, early-stage expansion—units rose from 1 (2023) to 6 (2024) (+5 units) and then to 29 (2025) (+23 units), producing a latest YoY growth rate of 383.3%. For investors this indicates strong demand and scalable traction, but note the percentage growth rate declined from 500% (2023→2024) to 383.3% (2024→2025) as the base grew, so assess unit economics and franchise support capacity to confirm sustainability.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a RobotLab Franchise?

Opening a RobotLab franchise requires a total initial investment of $278,715 to $543,464, according to the 2025 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

$278,715

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$543,464

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$57,765

Real Estate$7,500

Equipment & Assets$171,450

Reserves$25,000

Training$10,000

Other$7,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$59,214

Real Estate$30,000

Equipment & Assets$325,750

Reserves$75,000

Training$18,500

Other$35,000

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 RobotLab Franchise Owners Make?

RobotLab franchise locations reported average gross sales of $26,042 and median gross sales of $7,320 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$26,042

Median Gross Sales:

$7,320

High Gross Sales:

$855,154

Low Gross Sales:

$1,180

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

22.0%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Only franchised outlet data are provided (no company-owned performance), so comparisons to corporate performance are not possible from this Item 19.

Performance Variability Analysis: Invoice values vary widely (min 1180, max 855154) with an average of 26042 and median 7320, indicating a skewed distribution with a small number of very large invoices driving the mean.

Data Scope and Limitations: The representation is based on 81 invoices from 13 franchised outlets over a specified 12-month measuring period and reflects invoice-level sales and margins rather than annual unit profit or complete P&L figures.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a RobotLab franchise?

The total initial investment for a RobotLab franchise ranges from $278,715 to $543,464, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the RobotLab initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for RobotLab is $54,900, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do RobotLab franchise owners make?

RobotLab franchise locations reported average gross sales of $26,042 and median gross sales of $7,320 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does RobotLab have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

RobotLab received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does RobotLab offer exclusive franchise territories?

RobotLab received a territory protection score of 45 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units; protection is contingent on meeting performance quotas and the franchisor retains the right to develop additional units nearby.

What training does RobotLab provide to new franchisees?

RobotLab received a training and support score of 77 out of 100. The brand provides a comprehensive, 154-hour training curriculum that offers a deep-dive into operations and management and is structured for the franchisee and operational staff; the initial franchise fee does not include trainee seats.

How many RobotLab franchise locations are there?

RobotLab had 29 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is RobotLab?

RobotLab sells advanced robots designed for automated tasks and provides related services including installation, deployment, service, and repairs.

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