FranchiseBudget
Education

Code Ninjas Franchise Cost 2026

Total investment: $169,300–$339,000. Franchise fee: $26,000. Royalty: 8.0% + 2.0% ad fee. Based on FDD disclosure data.

$26,000
Franchise Fee
One-time brand license
$169,300–$339,000
Total Investment
Full startup range
8.0% + 2.0% ad
Royalty Rate
Monthly % of gross revenue
$380K
Est. Annual Revenue
Per unit estimate

Startup Cost Breakdown

Item 7 FDD disclosure categories for Code Ninjas

Real Estate & Buildout $75,000
Equipment & Fixtures $35,000
Initial Inventory $10,000
Initial Marketing $20,000
Working Capital Reserve $40,000

Qualification Requirements

Net Worth Required
$250,000
Liquid Capital Required
$100,000

vs. Education Average

Investment vs. Category Avg
+80% vs. avg ($141K)
Royalty vs. Category Avg
+1.2% vs. avg (6.8%)

Break-Even Estimate

Rough estimate based on industry-average net margins for education franchises. Actual results vary.

~8.4 years

Based on $380K estimated annual revenue, 12% net margin, and 8.0+2.0% royalty burden.

This is an estimate only. Call current franchisees (listed in FDD Item 20) for real-world data.

Data Sources

Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.