Goddard Systems Franchise

Early childhood development school

The Goddard School offers year-round programs for children from six weeks to six years old including after-school enrichment and summer programs.

Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is the franchisor of The Goddard School. Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, GSI currently operates schools throughout the United States. Each school is a licensed childcare facility with an on-site owner, an Education Director and a staff trained in Early Childhood Education or Childhood Development. GSI provides continuing education for all teachers as well as a corporate Quality Assurance program.

Please Note: The operators of Goddard Systems, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Goddard Systems website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Goddard Systems franchise?

Total Investment: $468,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $75,000
Royalty Fee: 7%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 15 years

How to contact Goddard Systems

Goddard Systems News

Franchise Preschool Opens Doors In Delran
John L. Minar was impressed with the education his two children received at a Goddard School — so impressed that, two years ago, he decided to change careers and buy one of the preschool franchises. Minar opened a Goddard School on Hartford Road in January. It is the sixth Goddard School in Burli... more

Owners Of The New Goddard School Are Excited About Its Grand Opening In February
He was the first baby dropped off in the morning and the last baby picked up in the evening," Anne Pope says, remembering her childcare experience with baby boy Connor. When Anne and Mike Pope had their son, they had no idea how rapidly their lives would change. Anne returned to work after the b... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Goddard Systems open? 1986
When did Goddard Systems start franchising? 1988

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	185	0	0	0
2004	165	0	0	0
2003	145	0	0	1
2002	136	0	0	0
2001	97	0	0	12

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

• Child Education & Tutoring Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $250K to $500K

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