From swimming lessons to tuition, today’s most successful children’s franchisees are looking for modern ways to support children’s growth, learning and trust – while also providing strong opportunities to businesses. Based on the 2025 franchise 500, these brands represent the best in their category, adding proven systems, reliable reputation and expansionist business models.
Whether it is elementary education, enrichment programs or adventure activities, these companies are forming the future of the next generation. Here, we take a look at children’s high franchises in 2025 – and why they stand alike for families and franchises.
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1. Common
- Establishment: 1954
- Since franchising: 1958
- Overall rank: 10
- Number of units: 25,563
- Changes in units: +3 of the year of 0.57 %
- Early Investment: 73,123 – 5 165,360
- Lead: Yosok Nakamura, CEO and COO
- Parent Co.: n/a
For more than 70 years, Commun has empowered children’s confidence, independent learners through the daily routine of math and self -run practice. What began as a father’s effort to help his son Excel at school has begun, with more than 25,000 learning centers in the world at school at school at Excel in Excel in Excel, the world’s largest school enrichment programs. Commun model nurtures educational growth, discipline and self-motivation-key skills that spread far more than the classroom. The top 10 of the franchise 500 is included and under the leadership of CEO Yosok Nakmura, Commun provides a low cost, high -impact franchise opportunity for enthusiastic people to open the full capabilities of each child.
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2. Learning Experience Academy of Elementary Education
- Establishment: 2001
- Since franchising: 2003
- Overall rank: 25
- Number of units: 433
- Changes in units: 36.6 % of more than +3 years
- Early Investment: 80 780,799 -, 5,608,799
- Lead: Richard Weissman, CEO
- Parent Co.: n/a
The learning experience has spent more than two decades, helping younger children create a lifetime of learning. With more than 400 centers and a high 25 location across the country at the 2025 franchise 500, it combines the fantasy, character -based curriculum with a research -driven education -driven education. Its growth reflects the increasing demand for families more than 36 % in the last three years-high quality care. Designed for purpose-driven owners, learning experience offers a full support and system to ensure every child-and each franchise.
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3. Goodard school
- Establishment: 1983
- Since franchising: 1988
- Overall rank: 55
- Number of units: 655
- Changes in units: More than 3 years +10.1 %
- Early Investment: 2 952,500 -, 8,568,000
- Lead: Darren Harris, CEO
- Parent Co.: Psychimore Partners
The Goddess School offers a nurturing, play -based learning environment that helps children to build confidence, creativity and love for discovery. With research -backed curriculum, highly trained teachers and social emotional growth, Godard prepares students for school and beyond success while maintaining safety and entertainment at the center.
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4. Gold Fish swimming school
- Establishment: 2006
- Since franchising: 2008
- Overall rank: 75
- Number of units: 188
- Changes in units: More than 3 years +41.4 %
- Early Investment: 6 2,600,000 -, 000 6,000,000
- Lead: Chris McCyston, CEO
- Parent Co.: Gold Fish Swimming School Franchiseing LLC
The Gold Fish Swim School is equipped with four months to 12 years of age, with water safety and its proprietary “Science of Swim Play” curriculum, with the skills of necessary water safety and swimming in hot, clean ponds. Small class size, care instructors and dynamic, with a friendly environment for children, gold fish nurtures confidence, growth and happiness in spraying every sprinkle. Today, with about 200 locations all over the United States and Canada, it stands as a trusted leader in swimming education.
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5. CD Academy
- Establishment: 1981
- Since franchising: 1992
- Overall rank: 86
- Number of units: 355
- Changes in units: More than 3 years +17.9 %
- Early Investment: 5 405,000 -, 6,950,000
- Lead: Casey Miller, CEO
- Parent Co.: Required Brands Inc.
The Caddy Academy caregiver offers educational and social enrichment for children from six weeks to 12 years at a child care center throughout the year. Established in 1981, it connects education -based child care environments, which is supported by a strong brand with more than 350 locations. The Caddy Academy develops small children for school and life with confidence, consistency and community.
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6. Aqua-Tots swimming school
- Establishment: 1991
- Since franchising: 2007
- Overall rank: 90
- Number of units: 172
- Changes in units: More than 3 years +36.5 %
- Early Investment: 9 1,619,820 – 9 2,939,590
- Lead: Paul Preston, President and co -founder
- Parent Co.: Aqua Tats swimming school holding llc
Since 1991, Aqua Tites’ swimming schools have taught the lessons of swimming in indoor ponds for four months to 12 years. With a proven curriculum, the program for all capabilities and the presence of more than 150 communities globally, connects the Aqua Tites expert’s guidance with water safety and confidence.
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7. Matnasium
- Establishment: 2002
- Since franchising: 2003
- Overall rank: 97
- Number of units: 1,231
- Changes in units: More than 3 years +5.6 %
- Early Investment: 2 112,936 – 9 149,616
- Lead: Tyler Sigro, CEO
- Parent Co.: Reward Capital
Methonmasium was founded in 2002 to help children create a strong foundation for mathematics, using the proprietary “methodium method” by the Education Larry Martic. With more than 1,200 centers around the world, it offers both the center and online tuition, membership -style model and comprehensive training and support. The startup investment is from about 113,000 to 150,000.
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8. Urban Air Adventure Park
- Establishment: 2011
- Since franchising: 2013
- Overall rank: 112
- Number of units: 205
- Changes in units: More than 3 years +6.2 %
- Early Investment: 1 3,111,409 -, 8,382,109
- Lead: Tim Sharp, Brand President
- Parent Co.: Inshad Brands LLC
Established in 2011, Urban Air Adventure Park has become the world’s largest indoor adventure park franchise, with more than 200 locations open and more development. Parks include trampolines, juice OPE courses, ninja -style barriers, goats, laser tags and more, which leads to family entertainment, parties and social programs.
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9. Sloan Learning
- Establishment: 1979
- Since franchising: 1980
- Overall rank: 115
- Number of units: 570
- Changes in units: +0.2 % more than 3 years
- Early Investment: 7 107,922 – 9 239,012
- Lead: Susan Walorde, Brand President
- Parent Co.: Inshad Brands LLC
Sloan is a reliable provider of personal education and enrichment for the Learning -12 students. Since 1979, he has offered tuition in reading, math, writing, test prepa, steam camps and study skills. With more than 600 units in North America and the 2025 franchise of Entrepreneur ranks #115, Sloan is known for its proprietary adaptive technology, strong franchise support and flexible learning forms.
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10. School of Rock
- Establishment: 1998
- Since franchising: 2004
- Overall rank: 118
- Number of units: 416
- Changes in units: +35.5 % over 3 years
- Early Investment: 5 425,250 – 4 704,800
- Lead: Stacey Ryan, President
- Parent Co.: School of Rock LLC
The School of Rock provided performance -based music education through franchised and company -owned schools, and linked one -on -one directives with group rehearsal and direct concerts. Established in 1998, now it has more than 400 places in 16 countries. The franchisees take advantage of a proven curriculum, strong brand identity, ongoing support and flexible programs that serve early people through experienced musicians.
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