Little Medical School
Education & Child Enrichment · STEM & Enrichment Programs
- Active units
- 30
- Royalty
- 8.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Little Medical School
Little Medical School (LMS) is a pioneering brand and leading developer of hands-on interactive programs for children, with a focus on healthcare. Our STEM-based curriculum, designed for children aged 4-14, offers a wide range of engaging activities and learning experiences. From after-school programs and summer camps to preschool activities and birthday parties, we offer over 350 hours of unique and age-appropriate programs. At LMS, we use real medical instruments and educational role-play to inspire the next generation of healthcare heroes. Our programs can be tailored to meet specific needs and budgets, making them flexible and accessible for all. Each Little Medical School location is independently owned and community-focused, with a mission to inspire health awareness and careers in medicine. In addition to our programs, we offer a full product line of physician-created toys that have received top credentials from leading STEM education organizations. These toys empower children to explore healthcare careers while having fun. Whether you're looking for an after-school activity, a summer camp, or a birthday party experience, Little Medical School provides a unique and educational opportunity for children to learn about the importance of health in a fun and engaging way. Join us and inspire young minds today!.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$35k
- Healthcare Professional and Teacher Discount
$2,500 off the Initial Franchise Fee; cannot be combined
- In-term additional territory/subsequent unit fee
Initial Franchise Fee for each subsequent Franchise Agreement during term is $18,000; no other discounts
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,500 – 2,000 sq ft
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — 10% discount off Initial Franchise Fee for veterans active members who enter into additional Franchise Agreements
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2024 filing).
Growth
- Total locations30
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings2
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate3.4%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR22.5%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio2.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 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 Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$143k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open2 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate8.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
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.