Ivybrook Academy

$IAVCF500 #429
CategoryChildren's Businesses
SubcategoryChildcare
Locations50
Franchisee Count39
Franchise Fee$50,000
Item 7 Low$643,400
Item 7 Midpoint$908,950
Item 7 High$1,174,500
Royalty Fees7% of Gross Revenue
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open33
ParentCrux I Ivybrook (Aggregator), LP
Founded2005
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business20
Began Franchising2015
HQWeddington, NC
Executives6
Main Phone877-550-1234
FDD IssuedJune 4, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Ivybrook Franchising, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Ivybrook Academy Schools, which provide comprehensive preschool education for children ages 1 to 6, featuring a half-day learning model focused on early childhood development, enrichment, and socialization, with optional private kindergarten courses.

Ivybrook Franchising, LLC is a North Carolina limited liability company, wholly owned by Ivybrook OpCo LLC, which is a subsidiary of Ivybrook HoldCo, LLC. Key executives include Drew McWilliams (CEO) and Jennifer McWilliams (Co-Founder).

Ivybrook Franchising, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Ivybrook Academy Schools, which provide comprehensive preschool education for children ages 1 to 6, featuring a half-day learning model focused on early childhood development, enrichment, and socialization, with optional private kindergarten courses.

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