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TOP CHILD RELATED FRANCHISESWEEK OF JANUARY 11, 2026

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Top 10 Child Related Franchises

Child-related franchises are some of the most fun and enjoyable franchises you can own. Anything child-related in general is pretty great, as any parent would tell you. Child-related franchises include children’s arts and crafts franchises, haircutting franchises, music franchises, and theatre franchises. If you do a Google search for child-related words like “child care franchises” and “tutoring franchises” you will see that there’s numerous opportunities available. Child-care franchises are in-demand. About 40% of American families spend $1,000 on their children’s extracurricular activities, according to a SunTrust Bank survey on activities for their children. Not only are child-related franchises potentially lucrative, but they can also be extremely rewarding.

Here are the top child related franchises for week ending January 11, 2026. The IFPG uses its internal data collected from our portal to identify which child related franchises had the most activity in the past week. This ranking system is not based on franchise sales, franchisee success rates or number of units open. We use our ranking system to help identify new and upcoming franchise systems. This ranking system should not be used to make a decision on which franchise to buy, it was solely created for internal purposes and for our IFPG Members.

N Zone Sports of America Logo

#1 RANKED FRANCHISE

N Zone Sports of America

N Zone provides what youth sports programs should: a fun, safe, and rewarding experience for all who participate. We feel that all kids should... learn more

Number of Units 50-100 UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

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Mathnasium Learning Center Logo

#2 RANKED FRANCHISE

Mathnasium Learning Center

Mathnasium is a revolution in math education. Our proprietary teaching method helps children catch up and get ahead while making learning fun... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Alsies Logo

#3 RANKED FRANCHISE

Alsies

Alsies redefines the ice cream truck industry with a mobile, technology-driven franchise offering real-time tracking, on-demand visits, and a... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

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Taste Buds Kitchen Logo

#4 RANKED FRANCHISE

Taste Buds Kitchen

Taste Buds Kitchen, a unique and sought-after franchise, transforms into a kids' kitchen by day and an adult BYOB kitchen by night, providing... learn more

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Wize Computing Academy Logo

#5 RANKED FRANCHISE

Wize Computing Academy

Wize Computing Academy is a leader in Children Enrichment Education and is recognized as a Top Education, Children's Products and Services... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required $25,000 - $50,000

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Hudson Valley Swim Logo

#6 RANKED FRANCHISE

Hudson Valley Swim

Hudson Valley Swim offers a premium swim lesson program to the communities that we serve. We have been teaching infants, children and adults of all... learn more

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

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Musicologie Logo

#7 RANKED FRANCHISE

Musicologie

Musicologie provides delightful in-person and virtual music lessons for all ages and skill levels, specializing in neighborhood studios with... learn more

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Monster Mini Golf Logo

#8 RANKED FRANCHISE

Monster Mini Golf

Monster Mini Golf offers a unique indoor, glow-in-the-dark mini golf and arcade experience that blends affordable family fun with interactive... learn more

Number of Units 50-100 UNITS

Cash Required More than $250,000

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British Swim School Logo

#9 RANKED FRANCHISE

British Swim School

British Swim School is the leader in "Learn to Swim" programs. It was revolutionary in developing a survival program that enables the very young... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required $100,000 - $250,000

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Fundraising University Logo

#10 RANKED FRANCHISE

Fundraising University

Fundraising University is the leader in the school sports fundraising having raised over $45M dollars across 8,000+ schools. Their success stems... learn more

Number of Units 50-100 UNITS

Cash Required $50,000 - $100,000

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The Complete List

Below is the full list of top child related franchises for week ending January 11, 2026.

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Rank Franchise Name Cash Required Number of Units  
1 N Zone Sports of America $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
2 Mathnasium Learning Center $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
3 Alsies $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
4 Taste Buds Kitchen $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
5 Wize Computing Academy $25,000 - $50,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
6 Hudson Valley Swim $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
7 Musicologie $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
8 Monster Mini Golf More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
9 British Swim School $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
10 Fundraising University $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
11 Soccer Stars $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
12 Stemtree $25,000 - $50,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
13 Code Ninjas $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
14 Frios Gourmet Pops $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
15 BISHOPS Cuts/Color $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
16 Oliver's Nannies $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
17 Best in Class Education Center $25,000 - $50,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
18 Sky Zone Trampoline Park More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
19 Club SciKidz $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
20 Sharkey's Cuts for Kids and Sharkey's Hair It Is $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
21 First Day Homecare $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
22 Building Kidz $100,000 - $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
23 Ivybrook Academy $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
24 Abrakadoodle $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
25 Kid to Kid $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
26 USA Ninja Challenge $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
27 Celebree School More than $250,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
28 Apex Leadership $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
29 Essential Speech and ABA Therapy $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
30 Challenge Island $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
31 Safari Kid $100,000 - $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
32 Launch Entertainment Park More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
33 The Knight School Less than $25,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
34 Pigtails & Crewcuts $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
35 Silver Bear Swim School More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
36 PlayPalz Indoor Playground More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
37 Marigold Academy More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
38 Best in Class Education Center $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
39 Elixir Muscle Recovery $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
40 Nutty Scientists $25,000 - $50,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
41 Créatif $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
42 Plato's Closet More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
43 Bricks 4 Kidz $25,000 - $50,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
44 Princess & Tiaras $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
45 Flour Power Cooking Studios $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
46 Huntington Learning Center $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
47 VINCI Academy $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
48 Zaniac More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
49 Tootl Transport $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
50 Jump!Zone Party & Play Centers More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
51 PRO Martial Fit Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
52 Bounce! Trampoline Sports More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
53 Montessori Kids Universe $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
54 Play It Again Sports More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
55 Pump It Up More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
56 STEM For Kids Less than $25,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
57 Hapa Yoga & Fitness $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
58 Kids In Sports $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
59 Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
60 Tierra Encantada More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
61 Bennett Hill Academies Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
62 Tutor Doctor $25,000 - $50,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
63 Ducklings Early Learning Centers Franchise $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
64 Bellies to Babies $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
65 Urban Air Adventure Parks More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
66 Amazing Explorers Academy More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
67 Once Upon A Child More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
68 Chef It Up & Chef It Up 2 Go $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
69 Baby Power Forever Kids $25,000 - $50,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
70 Success on the Spectrum $50,000 - $100,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
71 Young Chefs Academy $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
72 Gymboree Play & Music $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
73 Kidokinetics $50,000 - $100,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
74 Discovery Point More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
75 Hobby Quest Less than $25,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
76 Dart Wars $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
77 The Tutoring Club $25,000 - $50,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
78 Theory Preschools $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
79 Little Nest Portraits $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
80 Code Wiz $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
81 M14 Hoops $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
82 Premier Martial Arts $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
83 Busy Bees Pottery & Arts Studio $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
84 Idea Lab $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
85 College Nannies Sitters and Tutors $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
86 Spoiled Rotten Photography $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
87 Rebounderz More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
88 Prepaze Academy $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
89 Children's Orchard $100,000 - $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
90 ZEBRA ROBOTICS $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
91 LearningRx $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
92 FUN BUS Fitness FUN on Wheels $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
93 Tippi Toes $50,000 - $100,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
94 PRO Martial Arts $100,000 - $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
95 Music Go Round More than $250,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
96 All About Kids Learning Center More than $250,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
97 Ctrl V $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
98 The Musicolor Method $25,000 - $50,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
99 songs for seeds $50,000 - $100,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
100 Aqua-Tots Swim Schools More than $250,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise

The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) is an internationally recognized membership-based franchise organization. IFPG Franchise Consultants guide aspiring business owners through the process of identifying and investing in franchise businesses. The IFPG represents more than 550 franchises. We do not represent all franchises listed here. By clicking on "Request a Consultation," you are agreeing to be contacted by one of our Certified Franchise Consultants to discuss franchise ownership.

About our rankings: The IFPG uses its internal data collected from our membership portal to identify which franchises had the most activity in the past week. This ranking system is not based on franchise sales, franchisee success rates or number of units open. Our ranking system should not be used to make a decision on which franchise to buy it was solely created for internal purposes and for our IFPG Members.

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