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Franchise Ownership
The On-Site Owner: Why the Best Early Education Franchises Aren't Semi-Absentee
Semi-absentee ownership works in plenty of categories. Early education isn't one of them — and that's the point. Why the best childcare franchises are built around an on-site owner.
Jul 29, 2026 · 8 min read
Franchise Ownership
From Classroom to C-Suite: How Career Educators Become Franchise Owners
Career educators already have the hardest skills in franchise ownership. Here's what transfers from the classroom, the one gap to close, and how teachers fund the move to owning a school.
Jul 27, 2026 · 6 min read
Franchise Costs
How Much It Really Costs to Open a Goddard School Franchise in 2026
The honest 2026 cost breakdown for opening a Goddard School franchise — franchise fee, royalties, real estate, and the working-capital buffer most new operators underestimate.
Jul 24, 2026 · 7 min read
Franchise Financing
How to Secure Funding for Your Franchise Investment
Franchise financing is simpler than most expect — what lenders look for, the four funding options for a Goddard School investment, and how SCI guides you.
Apr 15, 2026 · 7 min read