How much does it cost to open a Celebree School franchise?

The total initial investment for a Celebree School franchise ranges from $922,500 to $1,293,500. This includes the franchise fee of $75,000, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a Celebree School franchise?

Celebree School franchisees pay a 7.0% royalty fee and a 2.0% advertising/marketing fund contribution. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a Celebree School franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median Celebree School franchise generates $2,130,464 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $568,834.

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Celebree School Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$922,500 – $1,293,500

Franchise Fee

$75,000

Royalty Rate

7.0%

Initial Investment Range

Low: $922,500 High: $1,293,500

The total initial investment to open a Celebree School franchise ranges from $922,500 to $1,293,500, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $75,000.

Midpoint estimate: $1,108,000

Franchise Fee

$75,000

One-time initial fee

The Celebree School franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the Celebree School brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

7.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

2.0%

of gross revenue

Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 9.0% of gross revenue

Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.

Other Ongoing Fees

Fee Type	Rate	Type	Notes
Royalty Fee	7.0	PCT	Gross Revenues means the aggregate amount of all revenues billed and generated regardless of collection from the delivery of services and all other income of every kind and nature related to your School. Excludes: bona fide documented sales taxes, customer refunds made in good faith, student security deposits, and revenues from enrichment programs. Due on Wednesday of each week via electronic funds transfer.
Brand Fund Contribution	2.0	PCT	Currently 2% of Gross Revenues, commencing on opening date. Franchisor may modify upon 90 days' prior written notice by increments of up to 0.5% to a maximum of 3% of Gross Revenues; however, will not increase by more than 1% per year. Due on Wednesday of each week via electronic funds transfer.
Local Advertising	1250.0	VARIABLE	Minimum $1,250/week until Gross Revenues in any week exceed $28,000; thereafter, 2% of Gross Revenues. Paid to third party vendors for approved local community awareness, advertising, public relations, community involvement activities, sponsorships, business partnerships and promotion. Must report expenditures quarterly. If fail to spend required amount annually, must spend deficit in first quarter of following year or contribute deficit to Brand Fund.
Cooperative Contributions	0.5	PCT	0.5% of Gross Revenues unless members of the Cooperative agree to a higher amount. If franchisor establishes a regional marketing cooperative in your market, you must join and make contributions. Local Advertising expenditure requirement will be reduced by the amount of any contribution required to a Cooperative. Franchisor intends to form Cooperatives in any market with five or more open Celebree Schools.
Centralized System Fee	1450.0	FIXED	Currently $1,450 per month. Start paying when you open the School. Due on the 1st Wednesday of the month via electronic funds transfer. Franchisor may modify the Centralized System Fee from time to time.
Collection Costs and Expenses	N/A	VARIABLE	Amount incurred. Due upon demand. Includes collection agency fees, costs incurred in creating reports demonstrating Gross Revenues, attorney's fees, and related expenses incurred in enforcing the terms of the Franchise and Development Agreements.
Convention Registration	1250.0	VARIABLE	Currently $1,000 to $1,500 per person. Due upon demand. Operating Principal must pay a registration fee to attend Annual Convention and pay any travel costs for up to three days each year.
Customer Complaints	N/A	VARIABLE	Reasonable costs and expenses. Due upon demand. Must reimburse franchisor for reasonable costs and expenses incurred in resolving customer complaints that franchisee failed to resolve at School.
Enforcement Expenses	N/A	VARIABLE	Reasonable cost of attorneys' fees and expenses. Due upon demand. Payable if franchisor obtains injunctive or other relief for the enforcement of any term of the Franchise and Development Agreement.
Indemnification	N/A	VARIABLE	Will vary under circumstances. Due as incurred. Must reimburse franchisor if it incurs any expense, including attorneys' fees and other costs, or is held liable for claims arising out of the operation of franchisee's School.
Interest	1.5	PCT	1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law. Due with payment of overdue amount. Interest calculated from the date the payment was due until paid in full.
Late Fee	250.0	VARIABLE	$250 plus $100/day beginning on the third day after the event which resulted in the imposition of the late fee. Due upon demand. Payable if fail to: (1) timely notify and/or deliver copies of any adverse action or order which may adversely affect any permit, certificate or license, the operation of the School or financial condition; (2) timely submit any required forms, reports, records, information and/or data; or (3) update on a daily basis all customer records in designated customer relationship management system and billing system.
Management Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	Reasonable fees. Due upon demand. Due if franchisor or a third party manages the operation of School upon the Operating Principal's death or disability.
Private Securities Offering	10000.0	VARIABLE	$10,000 or such greater amount as is necessary to reimburse franchisor and its outside advisors for expenses. Due with submission of offering materials for review. Payable if franchisee intends to offer securities to investors. Also must reimburse on an annual basis for franchisor's costs associated with providing information for annual reports.
Relocation Fee	10000.0	FIXED	$10,000. Due upon demand. Payable if franchisee relocates School to cover administrative costs associated with evaluating the proposed site and preparing a new Franchise Agreement.
Reimbursement of Costs of Audit	N/A	VARIABLE	Actual cost of audit, including travel, lodging, wages and reasonable accounting and legal costs. Due upon demand. Payable only if an examination or audit reveals an understatement of the Gross Revenues of 2% or more.
Reimbursement of our Expenses	N/A	VARIABLE	Amount franchisor pays on franchisee's behalf. Due upon demand. Payable only if franchisor pays, or becomes obligated to pay, monies on franchisee's behalf by consent or otherwise under the Franchise Agreement including amounts paid to obtain insurance if franchisee fails to maintain required insurance policies.
Renewal Franchise Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	Documented costs to process the renewal, which shall not exceed $10,000. Due upon execution of a renewal franchise agreement. If franchisee chooses to and is approved to renew Franchise Agreement, must sign franchisor's then current form of renewal franchise agreement.
Supplier Evaluation	1250.0	VARIABLE	Reasonable costs of evaluation, which currently are expected to range between $1,000 and $1,500 although costs could be less than or exceed these amounts depending on the product and the supplier. Due upon demand. Payable whether or not franchisor approves the supplier.
Taxes	N/A	VARIABLE	Amount imposed on franchisor. Due upon demand. Must reimburse franchisor for any taxes, fees or assessments imposed on franchisor for acting as a franchisor or licensing the Proprietary Marks to franchisee.
Training - Additional Programs	N/A	VARIABLE	Franchisor does not currently charge these fees. Due upon demand. Franchisor has the right to charge reasonable training fees for additional training programs that it administers during the term of Franchise Agreement.
Training - Replacement Personnel	3000.0	FIXED	Currently $3,000 per person per week. Due upon demand. If franchisee needs to send replacement Operating Principal, School Director, Trainers or managerial staff to management training program.
Training - On Site	500.0	FIXED	Currently $500 per representative per day and travel expenses. Due upon demand. If franchisor sends a representative to franchisee's School to provide training for staff.
Training Transfer Fee	30000.0	FIXED	$30,000. Due upon demand. Payable if franchisee acquires the rights to the Franchised Location and signs a Franchise Agreement due to a resale or a transfer.
Transfer Fee	20000.0	VARIABLE	$20,000 plus any costs franchisor incurs on franchisee's behalf related to the transfer. Due upon demand. Payable if franchisee proposes to sell or transfer business (or a partial ownership interest). Fee will be reduced to $12,000 if the transfer is to an immediate family member of an owner for estate planning purposes.
Transfer Fee (Transfer to Wholly Owned Entity)	5000.0	FIXED	$5,000 if the transfer takes place more than 30 days after signing the Franchise Agreement or Development Agreement. Due upon demand. If franchisee signs Franchise or Development Agreement as an individual or group of individuals, must transfer the agreement to a corporation or limited liability company wholly owned by franchisee before opening School. There is no transfer fee if this transfer is completed within 30 days after signing the agreement. Otherwise, must pay a transfer fee of $5,000.
Transfer Fee - Referred Candidate	10.0	PCT	10% of the purchase price of the School. Due upon closing. Payable if franchisor refers the purchaser to franchisee, which may include any current or former franchisee, franchise applicant, or School Director of a Celebree School.
Quality Control Programs	N/A	VARIABLE	Out of pocket costs. Due as incurred. Must pay costs that franchisor incurs to third parties to carry out quality control programs at franchisee's School if franchisee doesn't pay third parties directly for their services.

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$2,130,464

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$568,834

per year

Profit Margin

26.7%

of revenue

Estimation method: disclosed

Estimated ROI (Simple Payback): 1.9 years

Based on midpoint investment of $1,108,000 and estimated annual owner profit of $568,834.

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

0.0%

Low risk — below industry average

Net Unit Growth

+26 units

From 2022 to 2024

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2022	3	+10	—	—	13
2023	13	+7	—	—	20
2024	20	+9	—	—	29

Is a Celebree School Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Celebree School franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

82/100

Strong opportunity

Est. Payback Period

1.9 yrs

Fast payback

Risk Level

Low

0.0% annual closure rate

Celebree School scores well across our evaluation criteria, indicating a strong franchise system. With median unit revenue of $2,130,464 and a combined fee burden of 9.0% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.