How Much Does a YEL! Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A YEL! franchise costs between $44,800 and $71,500 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $22,500.

$44,800

Minimum Investment

$71,500

Maximum Investment

$22,500

Franchise Fee

YEL! Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $22,500

Fee Range $16,500 – $22,500

YEL! Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a YEL! franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $0 – $22,500

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum · Upon signing the Franchise Agreement $0 – $22,500

Real Estate $200 – $2,000

Real Estate, Furniture and Equipment Lump sum · Before opening $200 – $2,000

Equipment & Assets $6,000 – $8,200

Initial Supplies Lump sum · After opening $3,500 – $4,000

Technology Expenses Before opening $2,500 – $3,000

Vehicles Lump sum · Before opening $0 – $1,200

Training $1,800 – $3,700

Travel and Living Expenses While Training As incurred during training $1,800 – $3,700

Working Capital & Reserves $5,000 – $15,000

Additional Funds and Working Capital for First 3 Months $5,000 – $15,000

Other Costs Up to $20,100

Grand Opening Marketing Before opening $2,500 – $5,000

Ongoing Marketing $2,500 – $5,000

Professional Fees Lump sum $2,500 – $5,000

Miscellaneous Expenses As agreed $1,000 – $4,000

Insurance Lump sum · As agreed $600 – $700

Permits and Licenses Lump sum $200 – $400

Total Estimated Investment $44,800 – $71,500

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

YEL!'s minimum investment of $44,800 is below the Children's Services industry median. The median minimum investment for Children's Services franchises is $121,640.

$44,800

YEL! Min

$121,640

Children's Services Median Min

$71,500

YEL! Max

$203,700

Children's Services Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a YEL!?

The total startup cost for a YEL! franchise ranges from $44,800 to $71,500, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $0 to $20,100.

How much is the YEL! franchise fee?

The YEL! franchise fee is $22,500, with a range of $16,500 to $22,500 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is YEL! a good investment?

YEL! requires a total franchise investment of $44,800 to $71,500 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 47/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full YEL! franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a YEL! franchise owner make?

YEL!'s 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.

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