The Goddard School
$GSDCF500 #68CategoryChildren's Businesses
SubcategoryChildcare
Locations665
Franchisee Count665
Franchise Fee$135,000
Item 7 Low$1,003,500
Item 7 Midpoint$4,955,750
Item 7 High$8,908,000
Royalty Fees7% of Gross Receipts
Ad / Brand Fund4%
Sold Not Open51
ParentSycamore Partners Management, L.P.
PE / InvestorSycamore Partners Management, L.P.
Founded1983
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business42
Began Franchising1988
HQKing of Prussia, PA
Executives15
LinksWeb
Main Phone(800) 272-4901
FDD IssuedApril 30, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor
The Goddard School franchise offers the operation of schools providing preschool programs and care for children between 6 weeks and 10 years of age.
Goddard Franchisor LLC is a Delaware limited liability company, wholly owned by Goddard Manager, which has been operational since 2002. Key executives include CEO Darin Harris and CFO Timothy J. Dwyer.
The Goddard School franchise offers the operation of schools providing preschool programs and care for children between 6 weeks and 10 years of age.
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