What is the range of the Opening Package Fee that a Creative World School franchisee must pay?
Creative_World_School Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Opening Package Fee
You must purchase certain teaching supplies, equipment and curriculum; and other equipment, supplies, fixtures, and materials from us, or our affiliate (the "Opening Package"). You must pay to us, or our designee, a fee (the "Opening Package Fee") in an amount ranging from $275,000 to $500,000 depending on the makeup of the Opening Package and price of its contents, which varies depending on the size of your School and current vendor pricing. The contents of the Opening Package will be determined by us once we have approved the location for your School. The Opening Package Fee is due within 30 days from the date of our invoice, unless we otherwise agree in writing. The Opening Package Fee is not refundable under any circumstances.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 14–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Creative World School's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase an opening package that includes teaching supplies, equipment, curriculum, and other necessary items from Creative World School or its affiliate. The fee for this Opening Package ranges from $275,000 to $500,000. The exact amount depends on the contents of the package and the price of its contents, which varies based on the size of the school and current vendor pricing. The contents of the Opening Package will be determined by Creative World School once the location for the school has been approved.
The Opening Package Fee is due within 30 days from the date of the invoice, unless Creative World School agrees otherwise in writing. This fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. During 2024, Creative World Schools sold 1 Opening Package.
Prospective Creative World School franchisees should be aware of this substantial upfront investment and factor it into their financial planning. They should also inquire about the specific contents of the Opening Package to understand exactly what is included for their investment. Creative World School's affiliate, Discount Preschool, may finance up to $50,000 of the Opening Package Fee for franchisees who meet certain credit requirements. Franchisees must obtain financing related to the purchase of their school building and/or land to qualify for a loan from Discount Preschool.