The Goddard School provides early childhood education and care for infants through pre-K students using a developmentally-appropriate, play-based learning approach. The franchise emphasizes academic readiness, social skills, and the whole child development in small class settings.
King of Prussia, PA · Founded 1983 · Franchising since 1988 · goddardschool.com →
The The Goddard School franchise charges a 7.0% royalty fee and operates 642 units in the Childcare category. This report analyzes the full Franchise Disclosure Document including unit economics, fee structure, growth trends, and risk indicators to help you evaluate the cost of investing in The Goddard School.
Composite quality score based on growth, stability, efficiency, fees, transparency, and system size.
Financial performance data as disclosed in FDD Item 19.
| Metric | Value | Unit | Cohort | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Revenue | $2,044,278 | USD | 1 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $812,315 | USD | 1 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 40.0% | PCT | 1 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $320,665 | USD | 1 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 16.0% | PCT | 1 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $550,603 | USD | 1 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 27.0% | PCT | 1 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,683,583 | USD | 1 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $360,695 | USD | 1 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 18.0% | PCT | 1 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,152,752 | USD | 2 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $770,147 | USD | 2 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 36.0% | PCT | 2 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $271,825 | USD | 2 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 13.0% | PCT | 2 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $846,954 | USD | 2 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 39.0% | PCT | 2 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,888,926 | USD | 2 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $263,826 | USD | 2 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 12.0% | PCT | 2 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $3,757,232 | USD | 3 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $1,497,114 | USD | 3 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 40.0% | PCT | 3 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $251,457 | USD | 3 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 7.0% | PCT | 3 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $1,066,070 | USD | 3 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 28.0% | PCT | 3 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $2,814,641 | USD | 3 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $942,591 | USD | 3 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 25.0% | PCT | 3 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,304,381 | USD | 4 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $674,239 | USD | 4 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 29.0% | PCT | 4 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $196,594 | USD | 4 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 9.0% | PCT | 4 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $580,476 | USD | 4 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 25.0% | PCT | 4 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,451,309 | USD | 4 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $853,072 | USD | 4 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 37.0% | PCT | 4 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,455,212 | USD | 5 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $1,079,465 | USD | 5 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 44.0% | PCT | 5 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $320,111 | USD | 5 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 13.0% | PCT | 5 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $591,224 | USD | 5 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 24.0% | PCT | 5 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,990,800 | USD | 5 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $464,412 | USD | 5 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 19.0% | PCT | 5 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,486,184 | USD | 6 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $916,159 | USD | 6 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 37.0% | PCT | 6 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $232,112 | USD | 6 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 9.0% | PCT | 6 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $1,042,067 | USD | 6 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 42.0% | PCT | 6 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $2,190,338 | USD | 6 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $295,846 | USD | 6 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 12.0% | PCT | 6 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,237,770 | USD | 7 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $930,011 | USD | 7 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 42.0% | PCT | 7 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $245,611 | USD | 7 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 11.0% | PCT | 7 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $493,967 | USD | 7 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 22.0% | PCT | 7 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,669,589 | USD | 7 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $568,181 | USD | 7 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 25.0% | PCT | 7 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,633,544 | USD | 8 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $707,796 | USD | 8 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 43.0% | PCT | 8 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $331,128 | USD | 8 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 20.0% | PCT | 8 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $428,393 | USD | 8 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 26.0% | PCT | 8 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,467,317 | USD | 8 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $166,227 | USD | 8 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 10.0% | PCT | 8 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,900,760 | USD | 9 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $796,246 | USD | 9 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 42.0% | PCT | 9 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $177,264 | USD | 9 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 9.0% | PCT | 9 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $691,948 | USD | 9 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 36.0% | PCT | 9 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,665,458 | USD | 9 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $235,302 | USD | 9 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 12.0% | PCT | 9 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,262,781 | USD | 10 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $905,954 | USD | 10 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 40.0% | PCT | 10 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $356,947 | USD | 10 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 16.0% | PCT | 10 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $759,950 | USD | 10 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 34.0% | PCT | 10 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $2,022,851 | USD | 10 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $239,930 | USD | 10 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 11.0% | PCT | 10 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,608,754 | USD | 11 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $631,453 | USD | 11 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 39.0% | PCT | 11 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $367,800 | USD | 11 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 23.0% | PCT | 11 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $508,442 | USD | 11 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 32.0% | PCT | 11 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,507,695 | USD | 11 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $101,059 | USD | 11 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 6.0% | PCT | 11 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,737,457 | USD | 12 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $720,610 | USD | 12 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 41.0% | PCT | 12 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $310,437 | USD | 12 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 18.0% | PCT | 12 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $580,172 | USD | 12 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 33.0% | PCT | 12 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,611,219 | USD | 12 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $126,238 | USD | 12 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 7.0% | PCT | 12 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,827,936 | USD | 13 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $643,169 | USD | 13 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 35.0% | PCT | 13 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $224,509 | USD | 13 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 12.0% | PCT | 13 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $620,864 | USD | 13 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 34.0% | PCT | 13 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,488,542 | USD | 13 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $339,394 | USD | 13 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 19.0% | PCT | 13 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,640,465 | USD | 14 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $1,615,157 | USD | 14 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 61.0% | PCT | 14 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $1,147,010 | USD | 14 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 43.0% | PCT | 14 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $820,271 | USD | 14 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 31.0% | PCT | 14 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $3,582,438 | USD | 14 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $-941,973 | USD | 14 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | -36.0% | PCT | 14 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,586,570 | USD | 15 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $1,176,822 | USD | 15 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 45.0% | PCT | 15 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $186,000 | USD | 15 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 7.0% | PCT | 15 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $658,867 | USD | 15 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 25.0% | PCT | 15 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $2,021,689 | USD | 15 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $564,881 | USD | 15 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 22.0% | PCT | 15 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,324,829 | USD | 16 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $614,054 | USD | 16 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 46.0% | PCT | 16 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $187,917 | USD | 16 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 14.0% | PCT | 16 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $375,874 | USD | 16 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 28.0% | PCT | 16 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,177,845 | USD | 16 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $146,984 | USD | 16 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 11.0% | PCT | 16 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,494,215 | USD | 17 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $951,896 | USD | 17 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 38.0% | PCT | 17 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $293,628 | USD | 17 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 12.0% | PCT | 17 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $564,895 | USD | 17 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 23.0% | PCT | 17 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,810,419 | USD | 17 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $683,796 | USD | 17 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 27.0% | PCT | 17 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,003,446 | USD | 18 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $664,969 | USD | 18 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 33.0% | PCT | 18 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $423,866 | USD | 18 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 21.0% | PCT | 18 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $793,578 | USD | 18 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 40.0% | PCT | 18 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,882,413 | USD | 18 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $121,033 | USD | 18 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 6.0% | PCT | 18 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,021,702 | USD | 19 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $852,393 | USD | 19 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 42.0% | PCT | 19 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $185,466 | USD | 19 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 9.0% | PCT | 19 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $513,614 | USD | 19 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 25.0% | PCT | 19 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,551,473 | USD | 19 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $470,229 | USD | 19 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 23.0% | PCT | 19 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,532,642 | USD | 20 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $931,697 | USD | 20 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 37.0% | PCT | 20 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $198,289 | USD | 20 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 8.0% | PCT | 20 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $637,842 | USD | 20 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 25.0% | PCT | 20 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,767,828 | USD | 20 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $764,814 | USD | 20 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 30.0% | PCT | 20 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,368,689 | USD | 21 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $466,886 | USD | 21 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 34.0% | PCT | 21 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $183,516 | USD | 21 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 13.0% | PCT | 21 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $444,909 | USD | 21 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 33.0% | PCT | 21 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,095,311 | USD | 21 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $273,378 | USD | 21 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 20.0% | PCT | 21 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,199,797 | USD | 22 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $1,024,506 | USD | 22 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 47.0% | PCT | 22 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $338,513 | USD | 22 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 15.0% | PCT | 22 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $640,856 | USD | 22 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 29.0% | PCT | 22 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $2,003,875 | USD | 22 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $195,922 | USD | 22 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 9.0% | PCT | 22 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,965,738 | USD | 23 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $781,035 | USD | 23 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 40.0% | PCT | 23 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $37,500 | USD | 23 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 2.0% | PCT | 23 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $495,071 | USD | 23 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 25.0% | PCT | 23 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,313,606 | USD | 23 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $652,132 | USD | 23 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 33.0% | PCT | 23 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,704,171 | USD | 24 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $633,168 | USD | 24 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 37.0% | PCT | 24 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $329,075 | USD | 24 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 19.0% | PCT | 24 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $469,069 | USD | 24 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 28.0% | PCT | 24 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,431,312 | USD | 24 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $272,859 | USD | 24 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 16.0% | PCT | 24 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,803,042 | USD | 25 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $682,308 | USD | 25 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 38.0% | PCT | 25 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $138,884 | USD | 25 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 8.0% | PCT | 25 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $511,881 | USD | 25 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 28.0% | PCT | 25 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,333,073 | USD | 25 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $469,969 | USD | 25 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 26.0% | PCT | 25 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $4,540,934 | USD | 26 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $2,000,566 | USD | 26 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 44.0% | PCT | 26 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $360,972 | USD | 26 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 8.0% | PCT | 26 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $1,039,042 | USD | 26 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 23.0% | PCT | 26 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $3,400,580 | USD | 26 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $1,140,354 | USD | 26 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 25.0% | PCT | 26 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,097,046 | USD | 27 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $752,790 | USD | 27 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 36.0% | PCT | 27 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $293,756 | USD | 27 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 14.0% | PCT | 27 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $767,084 | USD | 27 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 37.0% | PCT | 27 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,813,630 | USD | 27 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $283,416 | USD | 27 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 14.0% | PCT | 27 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,598,101 | USD | 28 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $1,074,786 | USD | 28 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 41.0% | PCT | 28 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $316,808 | USD | 28 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 12.0% | PCT | 28 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $635,791 | USD | 28 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 24.0% | PCT | 28 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $2,027,385 | USD | 28 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $570,716 | USD | 28 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 22.0% | PCT | 28 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,865,483 | USD | 29 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $750,825 | USD | 29 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 40.0% | PCT | 29 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $195,596 | USD | 29 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 10.0% | PCT | 29 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $458,414 | USD | 29 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 25.0% | PCT | 29 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,404,835 | USD | 29 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $460,648 | USD | 29 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 25.0% | PCT | 29 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,870,872 | USD | 30 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $1,307,123 | USD | 30 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 46.0% | PCT | 30 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $388,380 | USD | 30 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 14.0% | PCT | 30 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $765,846 | USD | 30 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 27.0% | PCT | 30 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $2,461,349 | USD | 30 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $409,523 | USD | 30 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 14.0% | PCT | 30 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,146,513 | USD | 31 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $740,248 | USD | 31 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 34.0% | PCT | 31 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $279,815 | USD | 31 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 13.0% | PCT | 31 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $608,666 | USD | 31 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 28.0% | PCT | 31 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,628,729 | USD | 31 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $517,784 | USD | 31 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 24.0% | PCT | 31 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,350,029 | USD | 32 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $847,649 | USD | 32 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 36.0% | PCT | 32 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $418,544 | USD | 32 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 18.0% | PCT | 32 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $678,194 | USD | 32 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 29.0% | PCT | 32 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,944,387 | USD | 32 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $405,642 | USD | 32 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 17.0% | PCT | 32 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,969,877 | USD | 33 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $733,423 | USD | 33 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 37.0% | PCT | 33 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $323,121 | USD | 33 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 16.0% | PCT | 33 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $491,197 | USD | 33 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 25.0% | PCT | 33 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,547,741 | USD | 33 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $422,136 | USD | 33 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 21.0% | PCT | 33 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,572,201 | USD | 34 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $899,347 | USD | 34 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 35.0% | PCT | 34 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $363,576 | USD | 34 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 14.0% | PCT | 34 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $568,640 | USD | 34 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 22.0% | PCT | 34 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,831,563 | USD | 34 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $740,638 | USD | 34 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 29.0% | PCT | 34 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $3,176,682 | USD | 35 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $1,267,463 | USD | 35 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 40.0% | PCT | 35 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $650,264 | USD | 35 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 20.0% | PCT | 35 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $915,011 | USD | 35 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 29.0% | PCT | 35 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $2,832,738 | USD | 35 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $343,944 | USD | 35 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 11.0% | PCT | 35 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,014,624 | USD | 36 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $984,652 | USD | 36 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 49.0% | PCT | 36 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $286,192 | USD | 36 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 14.0% | PCT | 36 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $563,694 | USD | 36 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 28.0% | PCT | 36 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,834,538 | USD | 36 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $180,086 | USD | 36 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 9.0% | PCT | 36 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,485,251 | USD | 37 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $529,977 | USD | 37 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 36.0% | PCT | 37 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $348,056 | USD | 37 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 23.0% | PCT | 37 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $429,627 | USD | 37 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 29.0% | PCT | 37 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,307,660 | USD | 37 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $177,591 | USD | 37 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 12.0% | PCT | 37 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,072,174 | USD | 38 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $813,123 | USD | 38 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 39.0% | PCT | 38 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $239,000 | USD | 38 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 12.0% | PCT | 38 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $712,749 | USD | 38 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 34.0% | PCT | 38 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,764,872 | USD | 38 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $307,302 | USD | 38 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 15.0% | PCT | 38 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $3,234,183 | USD | 39 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $1,271,235 | USD | 39 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 39.0% | PCT | 39 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $471,829 | USD | 39 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 15.0% | PCT | 39 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $941,668 | USD | 39 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 29.0% | PCT | 39 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $2,684,732 | USD | 39 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $549,451 | USD | 39 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 17.0% | PCT | 39 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,867,887 | USD | 40 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $758,049 | USD | 40 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 41.0% | PCT | 40 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $274,426 | USD | 40 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 15.0% | PCT | 40 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $512,379 | USD | 40 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 27.0% | PCT | 40 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,544,854 | USD | 40 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $323,033 | USD | 40 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 17.0% | PCT | 40 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $5,032,763 | USD | 41 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $1,495,587 | USD | 41 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 30.0% | PCT | 41 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $522,431 | USD | 41 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 10.0% | PCT | 41 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $906,078 | USD | 41 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 18.0% | PCT | 41 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $2,924,096 | USD | 41 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $2,108,667 | USD | 41 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 42.0% | PCT | 41 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,002,030 | USD | 42 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $845,109 | USD | 42 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 42.0% | PCT | 42 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $225,596 | USD | 42 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 11.0% | PCT | 42 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $456,124 | USD | 42 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 23.0% | PCT | 42 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,526,829 | USD | 42 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $475,201 | USD | 42 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 24.0% | PCT | 42 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,095,981 | USD | 43 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $529,437 | USD | 43 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 48.0% | PCT | 43 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $177,758 | USD | 43 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 16.0% | PCT | 43 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $368,064 | USD | 43 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 34.0% | PCT | 43 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,075,259 | USD | 43 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $20,722 | USD | 43 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 2.0% | PCT | 43 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,988,389 | USD | 44 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $1,023,882 | USD | 44 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 51.0% | PCT | 44 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $258,816 | USD | 44 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 13.0% | PCT | 44 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $522,397 | USD | 44 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 26.0% | PCT | 44 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,805,095 | USD | 44 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $183,294 | USD | 44 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 9.0% | PCT | 44 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,282,162 | USD | 45 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $945,502 | USD | 45 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 41.0% | PCT | 45 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $467,730 | USD | 45 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 20.0% | PCT | 45 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $700,945 | USD | 45 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 31.0% | PCT | 45 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $2,114,177 | USD | 45 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $167,985 | USD | 45 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 7.0% | PCT | 45 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,552,348 | USD | 46 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $704,816 | USD | 46 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 28.0% | PCT | 46 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $503,604 | USD | 46 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 20.0% | PCT | 46 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $770,122 | USD | 46 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 30.0% | PCT | 46 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,978,542 | USD | 46 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $573,806 | USD | 46 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 22.0% | PCT | 46 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,940,691 | USD | 47 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $597,077 | USD | 47 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 31.0% | PCT | 47 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $259,308 | USD | 47 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 13.0% | PCT | 47 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $760,292 | USD | 47 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 39.0% | PCT | 47 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,616,677 | USD | 47 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $324,014 | USD | 47 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 17.0% | PCT | 47 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $3,030,776 | USD | 48 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $1,181,814 | USD | 48 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 39.0% | PCT | 48 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $325,186 | USD | 48 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 11.0% | PCT | 48 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $643,925 | USD | 48 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 21.0% | PCT | 48 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $2,150,925 | USD | 48 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $879,851 | USD | 48 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 29.0% | PCT | 48 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,122,327 | USD | 49 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $822,677 | USD | 49 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 39.0% | PCT | 49 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $237,143 | USD | 49 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 11.0% | PCT | 49 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $587,569 | USD | 49 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 28.0% | PCT | 49 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,647,389 | USD | 49 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $474,938 | USD | 49 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 22.0% | PCT | 49 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,440,595 | USD | 50 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $954,345 | USD | 50 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 39.0% | PCT | 50 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $220,380 | USD | 50 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 9.0% | PCT | 50 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $657,906 | USD | 50 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 27.0% | PCT | 50 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,832,631 | USD | 50 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $607,964 | USD | 50 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 25.0% | PCT | 50 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,085,962 | USD | 51 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $886,966 | USD | 51 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 43.0% | PCT | 51 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $204,859 | USD | 51 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 10.0% | PCT | 51 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $516,878 | USD | 51 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 25.0% | PCT | 51 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,608,703 | USD | 51 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $477,259 | USD | 51 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 23.0% | PCT | 51 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,437,741 | USD | 52 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $602,097 | USD | 52 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 42.0% | PCT | 52 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $237,342 | USD | 52 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 17.0% | PCT | 52 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $452,491 | USD | 52 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 31.0% | PCT | 52 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,291,930 | USD | 52 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $145,811 | USD | 52 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 10.0% | PCT | 52 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $1,924,591 | USD | 53 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $673,023 | USD | 53 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 35.0% | PCT | 53 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $300,059 | USD | 53 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 16.0% | PCT | 53 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $469,591 | USD | 53 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 24.0% | PCT | 53 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,442,673 | USD | 53 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $481,918 | USD | 53 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 25.0% | PCT | 53 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $2,182,697 | USD | 54 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $895,634 | USD | 54 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 41.0% | PCT | 54 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $359,280 | USD | 54 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 16.0% | PCT | 54 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $529,684 | USD | 54 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 24.0% | PCT | 54 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $1,784,598 | USD | 54 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $398,099 | USD | 54 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 18.0% | PCT | 54 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $3,703,341 | USD | 55 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $1,246,201 | USD | 55 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 34.0% | PCT | 55 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $391,420 | USD | 55 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 11.0% | PCT | 55 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $715,814 | USD | 55 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 19.0% | PCT | 55 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $2,353,435 | USD | 55 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $1,349,906 | USD | 55 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 36.0% | PCT | 55 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $4,786,874 | USD | 56 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $1,758,159 | USD | 56 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 37.0% | PCT | 56 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $351,292 | USD | 56 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 7.0% | PCT | 56 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $1,303,171 | USD | 56 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 27.0% | PCT | 56 | 2024 |
| Total Expenses | $3,412,622 | USD | 56 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | $1,374,252 | USD | 56 | 2024 |
| EBITDA | 29.0% | PCT | 56 | 2024 |
| Gross Revenue | $574,494 | USD | 57 | 2024 |
| Payroll | $386,096 | USD | 57 | 2024 |
| Payroll | 67.0% | PCT | 57 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | $271,281 | USD | 57 | 2024 |
| Occupancy | 47.0% | PCT | 57 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | $281,142 | USD | 57 | 2024 |
| Misc Items | 49.0% | PCT | 57 | 2024 |
Based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the FDD.
| Line Item | Amount | % of Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Revenue | $1,798,771 | 100% |
| COGS | $-0 | 0% |
| Labor | $-719,508 | 40.0% |
| Occupancy | $-287,803 | 16.0% |
| Marketing | $-0 | 0% |
| Other Costs | $-467,680 | 26.0% |
| Owner's Profit | $323,779 | 18.0% |
Automated risk indicators based on FDD data analysis.
Franchise unit trajectory based on FDD Item 20 data.
| Year | Start | Opened | Closed | Transferred | End | Closure Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 575 | -- | -- | -- | 598 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | 598 | -- | -- | -- | 627 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | 627 | -- | -- | -- | 642 | -- | -- |
How The Goddard School compares to peer brands in the Childcare category.
Ratio = Investment midpoint ÷ median annual revenue. Lower is better. A 0.5x ratio means the initial investment equals half of one year's gross revenue. Does not account for operating costs, margins, or time value of money.
| Brand | Total Units | Investment Range | Median Revenue | Royalty | Inv/Rev Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Goddard School | 642 | $818K – $1.09M | $1.80M | 7.0% | 0.5x |
| Primrose Schools | 525 | $4.48M – $8.45M | $3.81M | 7.0% | 1.7x |
| Lightbridge Academy | -- | $1.07M – $3.12M | $2.45M | 7.0% | 0.9x |
| Kiddie Academy | -- | $405K – $915K | $2.19M | 7.0% | 0.3x |
| Celebree School | -- | $922K – $1.29M | $2.24M | 7.0% | 0.5x |
| Montessori Kids Universe | -- | $782K – $1.69M | $1.85M | 7.0% | 0.7x |
| KidsPark | -- | $261K – $450K | $965K | 5.0% | 0.4x |
| The Little Gym | -- | $320K – $508K | $1.87M | 8.0% | 0.2x |
| Genius Kids | -- | $122K – $238K | No Item 19 | 6.0% | -- |
SBA 7(a) loan approvals for The Goddard School franchisees from the SBA FOIA public dataset. Lenders report franchise codes at origination — this is real lending activity, not estimates.
Source: SBA FOIA 7(a) public data. Franchise codes matched by brand name. Not all SBA loans are captured; some franchisees finance without SBA programs.
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