Creative World School
Education & Child Enrichment · Early Childhood Education
- Active units
- 24
Franchised, year-end 2024
About Creative World School
Creative World School is a unique and inspiring brand that goes beyond traditional daycare centers. Our Early Education childcare schools provide a stimulating environment where children can grow and thrive. We believe in celebrating the curiosity of young minds and nurturing their natural desire to explore the world around them. Step into our World of Wonder and witness our iSTEAM approach in action, with hands-on learning experiences that ignite a love for education. With a variety of programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-K, and school-age children, we offer a comprehensive curriculum that encourages education, exploration, and enrichment. Our schools are designed to be welcoming and inviting, creating a warm and safe space for your child to learn and develop. Join our team of passionate educators and become a part of this exciting journey. At Creative World School, we are dedicated to providing the next generation of learners with the tools they need to succeed. Let us partner with you to make your school a success, as we invest in the future of our children together.
Key terms
Brand Percentile Rankings
Growth
- Total locations24
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings1
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate4.3%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR0.0%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio1.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$2.4M
Average Gross Revenues for 13 franchised schools ≥12,000 SF operating a full 12 months in 2023.
- 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 rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin12.5%
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$7.0M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open14 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate7.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio0.3×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns2.7%
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.