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Childcare & Early Learning franchises in Australia

3 Childcare & Early Learning systems on file. Category medians (Q2 2026 Fee Index, n=34): 6.0% royalty, 2.0% marketing levy, $55,000 initial fee, from $300,000 all-in.

Lowest entry

Terra Kids

From $287,000 all-in.

Largest network

Zenith Kids

100 units across Australia.

Premium

Zenith Kids

Up to $1,275,000 all-in.

Terra Kids

Childcare & Early Learning9 unitsRoyalty 6.7%
$287K$1.1Mtotal investment
Cost

Lumen Kids

Childcare & Early Learning82 unitsRoyalty 5%
$303K$1.1Mtotal investment
Cost

Zenith Kids

Childcare & Early Learning100 unitsRoyalty 6.1%
$324K$1.3Mtotal investment
Cost