Starz Program
Education & Child Enrichment · Youth Fitness
- Active units
- 0
- Royalty
- 8.0%
Franchised, year-end 2025
of weekly Net Sales
About Starz Program
The Starz Program is a brand committed to enriching lives through fitness-based enrichment classes. Founded in 2005, Starz was created to provide fundamental fitness skills to preschool-age children. They operate within both public and private schools and offer specialized curricula in Dance, Sports Skills, Cheer, and Fitness. By offering these classes on-site in schools and other facilities, Starz makes it convenient for busy families to help their children develop the necessary skills to get moving and stay active. In fact, many parents choose their child's next school based on Starz's presence there. The brand prides itself on its impeccable standards and professionalism, making it second to none. The Starz Program believes that fitness improves self-esteem and overall well-being and is dedicated to fostering healthy lifestyles in young children. Through their unique curriculum, Starz promotes skills and fitness that contribute to children's self-confidence and well-being. Visit their website for more information and to enroll in their classes.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$53k
- Multi-territory pricing
Second Territory $51,000; Third Territory $49,500
- Brand fund
2.5% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
8.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
300 – 400 sq ft
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — 10% off Initial Franchise Fee for first Franchised Business and first Territory only; must request in writing and provide documentation.
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations0
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
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 Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$235k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open3 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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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.