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Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios®

Children's Services Year: 2024
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What Is Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios?

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Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios Franchise: Pros and Cons

Its biggest strength is a spotless record—zero disclosed lawsuits, settlements, government penalties, outlet terminations, non‑renewals, or reacquired units—indicating strong franchisee retention and operational stability. The main risk is that the franchisor owns zero company‑owned units and requires a spouse to sign a non‑compete, which can limit testing and complicate family operations.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits, settlements, and government penalties is a clean legal record versus peers, which is a positive sign for operational stability and investor confidence.
Zero outlet terminations, zero non-renewals, and zero reacquired outlets is unusually low for this category, suggesting franchisees have largely stayed in the system rather than exiting.
Manager-required equity at 0% gives you flexibility to structure manager compensation and ownership as you see fit, rather than being forced into preset equity arrangements.

Cons

Zero company-owned units is well below what's typical in Children's Services and means the franchisor lacks direct operating locations to test new ideas or stay plugged into day-to-day running of centers.
Spouse must sign a non-compete (an uncommon requirement in this sector) which creates an extra legal step and can complicate family-run operations or hiring decisions.

Territory Protection

48/100
NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative distribution channels, operate under different trademarks, acquire/convert units, and develop additional units in the market; protection is contingent on performance contingencies, while franchisees retain site-specific relocation rights.

Training & Support

58/100
NORMAL

Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios provides a robust 95-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two staff members for launch through classroom instruction and hands-on operational training. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness; travel, lodging, and any additional fees for on-site assistance are the franchisee's responsibility.

Unit Growth Analysis

Unit Growth Chart

This franchise shows a decelerating growth trajectory: units rose from 15 to 16 between 2022 and 2023 (a +6.7% increase) then held flat at 16 in 2024 (0.0% YoY growth). For investors this signals a move from modest expansion to stabilization—possible market saturation or operational/pipeline constraints—and warrants digging into unit-level economics and franchising capacity since growth dropped from +6.7% to 0.0%.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios Franchise?

Opening a Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios franchise requires a total initial investment of $189,900 to $406,000, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$189,900
Minimum Investment Breakdown
Franchise Fee
Real Estate
Equipment & Assets
Reserves
Training
Other

Maximum Investment

$406,000
Maximum Investment Breakdown

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$50,000
Real Estate$86,500
Equipment & Assets$24,500
Reserves$10,000
Training$4,300
Other$14,600

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$50,000
Real Estate$239,300
Equipment & Assets$52,000
Reserves$30,000
Training$6,700
Other$28,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios Franchise Owners Make?

Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios franchise locations reported average gross sales of $292,997 and median gross sales of $295,454 in 2024, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:
$292,997
Median Gross Sales:
$295,454
High Gross Sales:
$376,260
Low Gross Sales:
$220,534
Sample Size:
11
Percent Attaining Average:
55.0%
Franchise vs Corporate Performance: There are no company-owned outlets for 2022–2023, so all reported financial performance reflects franchised operations only and no direct franchise vs. corporate comparison is possible.
Performance Variability Analysis: Franchise gross sales in 2023 varied from 220,534 to 376,260 with a median (295,454) slightly above the mean (292,997), indicating moderate upward skew and meaningful variability across outlets.
Data Scope and Limitations: The dataset is small (11 outlets for gross sales; only 8 outlets provided full P&Ls), the information is historical and unaudited, and results may not be representative of future performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios franchise?

The total initial investment for a Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios franchise ranges from $189,900 to $406,000, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios is $50,000, as stated in the 2024 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios franchise owners make?

Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios franchise locations reported average gross sales of $292,997 and median gross sales of $295,454 in 2024, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2024 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios offer exclusive franchise territories?

Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios received a territory protection score of 48 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios provide to new franchisees?

Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios received a training and support score of 58 out of 100. Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios provides a robust 95-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two staff members for launch through classroom instruction and hands-on operational training.

How many Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios franchise locations are there?

Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios had 16 total locations as of the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios?

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