
Children's Art Classes
Education & Child Enrichment · STEM & Enrichment Programs
- Active units
- 36
- Avg unit volume
- $139k
- Royalty
- 8.3%
Franchised, year-end 2025
of weekly Net Sales
About Children's Art Classes
Children's Art Classes in Nolensville, TN offers a comprehensive art education program that aims to enrich the lives of children, boost their self-esteem, and enhance their academic performance. With a variety of classes, including Tiny Hands for ages 3-4, Introduction to Art for ages 5-6, Beginning Art for ages 7-8, and more, children of all ages can find a class that suits their interests and skill level. The experienced and passionate art teachers at Children's Art Classes are trained in the CAC curriculum and are dedicated to empowering students to grow their creativity and pursue their artistic passions. The brand's mission is to provide a supportive art community where children can thrive and celebrate their love for art. They also encourage students to consider art as a lifelong pursuit, offering opportunities for scholarships, degrees, and professional careers in the field. Established in 1997, Children's Art Classes has expanded to multiple locations throughout the country, bringing their curriculum of over 40 different areas of art to thousands of children. With proven results, including honor students, art scholarships, and participation in leading art shows, they are committed to supporting each child's personal growth and artistic journey.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$60k
- Multi-Unit Development discounts
Second unit $29,950; each additional unit $19,950; fees due at MUDA signing; nonrefundable.
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,200 – 1,600 sq ft
- Multi-Unit Development Agreement (MUDA)
$30k
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations36
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings24
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate200.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR100.0%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio24.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$139k
Computed average of 2024 Gross Sales across all 14 outlets listed: total 1,939,212 ÷ 14 = 138,515.14.
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate8.0%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$222k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate8.3%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio0.6×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.