Montessori Kids Universe
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $75,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $186,950 – $268,900 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 7% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | FL |
| Legal name (Item 1) | MONTESSORI SCHOOL FRANCHISING LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2025-05-15 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 25 (Item 20, p.47) |
| Brand website | https://montessorikidsuniverse.com |
About Montessori Kids Universe
and Parent We are a Florida limited liability company that was formed on December 5, 2012 to offer Montessori Kids Universe® franchises. We do business under our company name and the name “Montessori Kids Universe.” We began offering franchises in 2014. TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 2024 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 2025 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
Source: Item 20, p.47 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 0 (Item 20, p.47 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 2 (Item 3, p.11 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.12 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): Two matters disclosed: a 2017 Virginia State Corporation Commission enforcement action for unregistered franchise sales (settled with $15,000 penalty/costs) and a 2019 arbitration by former franchisees alleging deceptive trade practices and breach of contract (settled for $70,000). (Item 3, p.11-12 of the FDD)
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | No (Item 15, p.37 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | Yes (Item 15, p.37 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): A protected territory based on a radius of three miles or a population of 75,000, whichever is less. The franchisor will not open or grant another party the right to open a school in this area, but it is not an exclusive territory as other channels of distribution may compete. (Item 12, p.33 of the FDD)
Training: Provide an initial training program. (Item 11, p.26 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Continual support and guidance by telephone, e-mail, newsletters, and webinars
- Site visits for consultation and assistance
- Operations assistance and on-going training
- Review and approval of advertising materials
- Updates to the Operations Manual
- Website and social media support via designated supplier
- Assistance with referral phone calls and hosting potential franchisee visits
Source: Item 11, p.27 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 13 (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 12 (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 15 years (Item 17, p.38 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 15 years (Item 17, p.38 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 0 (Item 20, p.46 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask Montessori Kids Universe directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, the territory carries some protection but not full exclusivity — for example, the franchisor may reserve certain channels or accounts. Future concepts may also be reserved. Areas inside an existing franchisee's protected territory are generally not available to a new buyer for a directly competing unit; the exact limits are in the FDD text quoted above.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Where Montessori Kids Universe operates today
Per the brand's FDD outlet table (Item 20, Table 3 — franchised outlets by state, latest fiscal year): 25 franchised units across 11 states.
Projected openings (Item 20, Table 5)
Franchise agreements the FDD projects for the next fiscal year:
Source: Education_Montessori_Kids_Universe_2026_so89xd99.pdf, Item 20. Counts are the franchisor's own disclosures.
What is NOT available
Not available: any area inside an existing franchisee's protected territory while that agreement runs. Existing units sit in: AL, FL, IL, KY, MA, MI, NJ, NC, OH, TX, VA — a specific address near an existing unit is governed by that territory's boundaries.
Only the franchisor can confirm availability.
Next steps with Montessori Kids Universe
Put Montessori Kids Universe on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.