Ranking Methodology: Rankings are computed from real franchise disclosure data in our database.
Composite score = franchisee satisfaction score (40%) + annual unit growth rate (40%) + low failure rate (20%).
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Top 9 Education & Children Franchises — 2026
#1
Primrose Schools
Education & Children
High-quality early education and childcare franchise.
$750K–$8.5M
Satisfaction: 89/100
Growth: 5.5%/yr
Units: 500
#2
Kiddie Academy
Education & Children
Life Essentials curriculum-based childcare and early education.
$520K–$5.2M
Satisfaction: 84/100
Growth: 8.0%/yr
Units: 320
#3
Goddard School
Education & Children
Play-based learning program for children 6 weeks to 6 years.
$812K–$5.8M
Satisfaction: 88/100
Growth: 4.0%/yr
Units: 600
#4
School of Rock
Education & Children
Music education through performance-based curriculum.
$248K–$514K
Satisfaction: 80/100
Growth: 6.0%/yr
Units: 350
#5
Mathnasium
Education & Children
Math-only learning center making math make sense.
$115K–$149K
Satisfaction: 75/100
Growth: 4.0%/yr
Units: 1,100
#6
Code Ninjas
Education & Children
Kids learn to code while building video games.
$149K–$358K
Satisfaction: 68/100
Growth: 8.0%/yr
Units: 400
#7
Huntington Learning Centers
Education & Children
Academic tutoring and test prep for K-12 students.
$145K–$267K
Satisfaction: 71/100
Growth: 2.0%/yr
Units: 300
#8
Kumon
Education & Children
After-school math and reading tutoring program for kids.
$67K–$146K
Satisfaction: 67/100
Growth: -0.5%/yr
Units: 26,000
#9
Sylvan Learning
Education & Children
Personalized tutoring in reading, math, and test prep.
$103K–$226K
Satisfaction: 65/100
Growth: -1.5%/yr
Units: 710
Rankings based on FranchiseStack composite score. Data as of April 2026 from disclosed FDD filings and franchise databases. Investment figures change — always request current FDD before investing. Not investment advice.
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Franchises Ranked: 9
Investment Range: $67K–$8.5M
Data as of: April 2026