Tippi Toes
Education & Child Enrichment · STEM & Enrichment Programs
- Active units
- 74
- Avg unit volume
- $288k
- Royalty
- 7.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Tippi Toes
Tippi Toes Dance is a well-established brand that offers a variety of dance-related products and services. With a focus on creating a fun and engaging environment, Tippi Toes Dance provides dance classes, camps, parties, and recitals for children aged 18 months to 12 years old. Their experienced instructors ensure that each child receives personalized attention and guidance, helping them develop their dance skills and build confidence. The brand also offers a unique franchise opportunity for those who are passionate about dance and want to share the joy of movement with their local community. Tippi Toes Dance is committed to providing high-quality dance education and promotes a positive and inclusive atmosphere. In addition to their dance services, Tippi Toes Dance also has a boutique where customers can shop for dancewear and accessories. They also offer virtual classes, allowing dancers to continue their training from the comfort of their own homes. For anyone looking to inspire a love for dance in their children or join a community of passionate dance educators, Tippi Toes Dance offers an exciting and fulfilling experience.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
0.0% of Net Sales
- Veteran discount
5.0% off franchise fee — 5% discount on the Initial Franchise Fee for honorably discharged veterans
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 locations84
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings12
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate10.5%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR32.3%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio3.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$219k
Item 19 cohort year 2025
- 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 rate11.4%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$116k
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 rate7.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio1.9×
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.