Marigold Academy
Education & Child Enrichment · Early Childhood Education
- Active units
- 0
- Royalty
- 7.0%
Franchised, year-end 2025
of weekly Net Sales
About Marigold Academy
Marigold Academy is a brand that offers comprehensive preschool facilities, providing care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years on a full-time basis. With a focus on early childhood education, Marigold Academy is committed to supporting children's educational and social development needs. Their program is developmentally oriented, utilizing age-appropriate curriculum and assessment tools to prepare children for their elementary school experience. At Marigold Academy, they strive to create a home away from home environment, where parents can feel at ease while their children are growing and developing to meet their full potential. The brand combines a safe, nurturing, and playful environment with professional and experienced staff to ensure all children in their care feel comfortable exploring new things and developing their skills, knowledge, and talent. Marigold Academy's program and curriculum enhance children's cognitive, physical, social, and emotional skills. They also emphasize diversity by celebrating and respecting different cultures and values. Through partnership with parents, Marigold Academy proactively advocates for each child's success in their early education journey. With 30 years of excellence in early childhood education, Marigold Academy is dedicated to providing quality education while promoting self-expression, academic proficiency, and individual growth. Contact them today to learn more about their programs and find their locations in Bloomfield and Randolph, New Jersey.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Multi-unit additional centers
Under a Multi-Unit Development Agreement, no Initial Franchise Fee is due for each additional Center; Development Area Fee applies.
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
7,000 – 9,000 sq ft
- Multi-Unit Development Agreement
$40k
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — 10% discount on Initial Franchise Fee for qualified U.S. Military Veterans; request at signing; cannot be combined with other discounts
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations0
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
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Net unit growth versus prior year
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Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
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 Margin26.0%
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment—
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
- Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate7.0%
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
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- 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.