theCoderSchool
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $29,950 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $77,700 – $193,950 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 5% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | CA |
| Legal name (Item 1) | THE CODER SCHOOL SAN FRANCISCO, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2026-03-02 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 65 (Item 20, p.33) |
| Brand website | https://WWW.THECODERSCHOOL.COM |
About theCoderSchool
Description of the Franchised Business and the System theCoderSchool businesses are schools that teach kids how to code (computer programming) in various languages including Scratch, Python, Javascript, HTML/CSS, Java and more, and on various platforms such as PixelPad, Trinket, CodePen and many… 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 57 | 3 | 60 |
| 2023 | 59 | 3 | 62 |
| 2024 | 65 | 3 | 68 |
Source: Item 20, p.33 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 3 (Item 20, p.34 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 5 (Item 20, p.33 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 0 (Item 3, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.8 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): There is no litigation required to be disclosed in this Item. (Item 3, p.9 of the FDD)
Item 19 — franchisor-provided financial performance representations
These figures are the franchisor's own representations in Item 19 of its FDD. They are not verified earnings and are not a promise of what any unit will earn.
| Average revenue | $320,135 (Item 19, p.30 of the FDD) |
| Median revenue | $278,268 (Item 19, p.30 of the FDD) |
| Revenue range | $48,015 – $875,947 (Item 19, p.30 of the FDD) |
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.26 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | No (Item 15, p.26 of the FDD) |
| Typical time to open | 5 months (Item 11, p.16 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): Franchisees are granted a protected territory of an approximate 5-mile radius around the school location, within which the franchisor will not establish or license another theCoderSchool business, subject to overlap adjustments and consent requirements. (Item 12, p.22 of the FDD)
Training: Instructional materials for the initial training program consist of the Manual, print material, and other information to be distributed and/or available electronically. (Item 11, p.16 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Electronic examples of advertising and promotional materials
- Inclusion on franchisor website
- Advice, assistance, on-site training, and written materials about operations
- Post-opening weekly training calls for 4 weeks
- Training for approved replacement Managers
- Access to franchisee forum platform
- Access to lead management and operational software
- Brand Fund contributions for national advertising
Source: Item 11, p.16 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Palo Alto, CA (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 11 (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 10 (Item 1, p.7 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.27 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 10 years (Item 17, p.28 of the FDD) |
| Advertising / brand fund fee | 1% of gross sales (Item 6, p.9 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 2 (Item 20, p.33 of the FDD) |
| Projected new units | 2 (Item 20, p.35 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask theCoderSchool 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.”
Next steps with theCoderSchool
Put theCoderSchool 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.