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KidStrong Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

KidStrong provides comprehensive strength and conditioning programs for children, fostering physical fitness, motor skills development, and confidence-building in a supportive and engaging environment.

KidStrong is a dynamic franchise focused on developing children's physical, emotional, and cognitive skills through innovative programs. Founded in 2015 in Dallas, Texas, the franchise has grown rapidly, establishing itself as a leader in child development and fitness. 

Headquartered in Dallas, KidStrong began offering franchise opportunities in 2019, expanding its unique approach to child development across the United States. The franchise offers a comprehensive suite of programs designed for children aged 1 to 11, including physical training, emotional resilience building, and cognitive skill enhancement. 

KidStrong's programs are crafted to help children build confidence, resilience, and physical strength, setting it apart from traditional child-focused fitness and development centers. The franchise's emphasis on a holistic approach, integrating physical activity with emotional and cognitive development, distinguishes it in the marketplace.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $45,000
Pre-Paid Rent And Lease Deposit $7,500 - $20,000
Startup Marketing Fee $1,500
Initial Training Fee $5,000
Architect Fees $15,500 - $19,000
Leasehold Improvements $175,000 - $250,000
Fixtures, Furnishings, And Other Fixed Assets $3,500 - $4,000
Equipment Package Fee (Includes Training Floor) $88,500 - $110,000
Equipment Installation Fee $12,000 - $18,500
Electronics $4,000 - $5,000
Office Supplies $700 - $800
Interior Signage $7,500 - $10,000
Exterior Signage $5,000 - $12,000
Permits, Licenses And Legal/ Professional Services $5,000 - $6,000
Training (Transportation, Lodging, Etc.) $2,500 - $4,500
Retail And Print $9,000 - $11,000
Initial Pre-Sales Marketing And Grand Opening Event $35,000 - $45,000
Insurance Deposits $900 - $2,700
Additional Funds (3 Months) $25,000 - $30,000
Total $448,100 - $600,000
Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $45,000
Pre-Paid Rent And Lease Deposit $7,500 - $20,000
Startup Marketing Fee $1,500
Initial Training Fee $5,000
Architect Fees $15,500 - $19,000
Leasehold Improvements $175,000 - $250,000
Fixtures, Furnishings, And Other Fixed Assets $3,500 - $4,000
Equipment Package Fee (Includes Training Floor) $88,500 - $110,000
Equipment Installation Fee $12,000 - $18,500
Electronics $4,000 - $5,000
Office Supplies $700 - $800
Interior Signage $7,500 - $10,000
Exterior Signage $5,000 - $12,000
Permits, Licenses And Legal/ Professional Services $5,000 - $6,000
Training (Transportation, Lodging, Etc.) $2,500 - $4,500
Retail And Print $9,000 - $11,000
Initial Pre-Sales Marketing And Grand Opening Event $35,000 - $45,000
Insurance Deposits $900 - $2,700
Additional Funds (3 Months) $25,000 - $30,000
Total $448,100 - $600,000

KidStrong

2025

Franchise Disclosure Document

Number of units

Training 

KidStrong Franchise provides specialized training for its franchisees to ensure the successful implementation and operation of its programs. The training covers several key areas:

  1. Program Delivery: Franchisees receive detailed instruction on how to deliver KidStrong's proprietary programs. This includes training on the various physical, emotional, and cognitive development activities designed for children. The focus is on maintaining the high standards and effectiveness of the programs.
  2. Child Development Techniques: Training includes methods and strategies for fostering children's growth in confidence, resilience, and physical skills. Franchisees learn how to tailor activities to meet the individual needs of children, ensuring a personalized and impactful experience.
  3. Operational Procedures: Franchisees are trained on the day-to-day operations of running a KidStrong center. This includes guidance on facility management, customer service, and maintaining a safe and engaging environment for children.
  4. Marketing and Business Development: The training also encompasses strategies for local marketing, customer acquisition, and community engagement. Franchisees are provided with tools and resources to effectively promote their KidStrong center and build a strong local presence.

Territory Protection

 KidStrong Franchise offers territory protection to its franchisees. This means that each franchisee is granted an exclusive territory where no other KidStrong centers can operate, ensuring they have a defined market area to serve. 

This territory protection helps franchisees to maximize their market potential and minimize direct competition within their designated regions.

Competitors

Below are some of

KidStrong

key competitors in the

Children

sector.

Franchise
Franchisees
Initial fee
Total investment
Revenue
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Gross Profit
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121

New
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133%
133%

$45,000

$448,000

$600,000

n.a.

$716,000

$xxx,xxx

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Competitors

N Zone Sports

N Zone Sports is a youth-sports franchise offering recreational leagues, clinics, and camps across multiple sports, serving children and families seeking fun-first competition, and known for character-building coaching, convenient neighborhood scheduling, and turnkey systems for operating leagues without owning facilities.

Franchisees

?

68
+
62%
62%
Investment

?

$54,000 - $87,000
Fitness
Children

Child's Play Challenge Courses

Child’s Play Challenge Courses is a youth-activity-franchise offering mobile obstacle courses, ninja zones, obstacle rentals for schools and events, serving children, schools and families, and known for inclusive design, turnkey mobile assets and high-engagement experiences.

Franchisees

?

0
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

?

$141,000 - $186,000
Fitness
Children

Gym Skills

Gym Skills is a youth-sports-franchise offering gymnastics, tumbling, ninja-training, mobile gyms, camps and birthday parties, serving children and families, and known for flexible programming, multiple revenue streams and community-focused active-lifestyle model.

Franchisees

?

1
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

?

$48,000 - $296,000
Fitness
Children

National Academy of Athletics

National Academy of Athletics is a youth-sports-franchise offering sports-skills classes, camps and leagues for children, serving families of young athletes, and known for multi-sport curriculum, community-oriented facilities and scalable club model.

Franchisees

?

0
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

?

$43,000 - $63,000
Fitness
Children

Kidokinetics

Kidokinetics is a children's sports and fitness franchise that offers multi-sport programs designed to promote physical activity and motor skill development.

Franchisees

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121
+
1629%
1629%
Investment

?

$111,000 - $145,000
Fitness
Children

Hot Ground Gym

Hot Ground Gym is a unique fitness program designed for kids, promoting physical activity, teamwork, and life skills in a fun setting.

Franchisees

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0
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

?

$163,000 - $317,000
Fitness
Children

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