Karter School

$KSRCF500 #501
CategoryChildren's Businesses
SubcategoryChildcare
Locations2
Franchisee Count
Franchise Fee$75,000
Item 7 Low$5,135,925
Item 7 Midpoint$7,360,088
Item 7 High$9,584,250
Royalty FeesDuring the first and second year following execution of your Franchise Agreement, we will collect a royalty of 5% of Gross Sales. Starting upon the third anniversary of the signing of the Franchise Agreement through the duration of the term of your Franchise Agreement, we will collect a royalty of 6% of Gross Sales.
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open0
ParentKARTER SCHOOLS, INC.
Founded2021
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business5
Began Franchising2022
HQSterling, VA
Executives2
Main Phone(703) 350-7491
FDD IssuedOctober 17, 2022
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDD2022 🔒
Franchisor

Karter Schools offers franchises for the establishment and operation of premier childcare and education centers serving infants through twelve-year-old students, providing programs such as infant and toddler childcare, preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, summer camps, and before and after school programs with curriculum options in Montessori or play-based approaches.

Franchisees are required to use designated Technologies, including internet, Wi-Fi, professional-grade printers, computers, tablets, and specific software systems, with estimated upfront costs of $47,500 to $68,000 and monthly fees of $2,400 to $2,500. The monthly Technology Fee is $2,000.

Karter Schools offers franchises for the establishment and operation of premier childcare and education centers serving infants through twelve-year-old students, providing programs such as infant and toddler childcare, preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, summer camps, and before and after school programs with curriculum options in Montessori or play-based approaches.

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