How much does a KidStrong cost to buy or open?

The typical deal for KidStrong is $500K across 33 transactions since 2020. With the SBA's 10% minimum down payment, that points to roughly $55K of buyer cash on a typical deal.

How risky is KidStrong?

0% of KidStrong's FY2020–23 deals failed and were written off. Under 1% is excellent; 1–3% is normal; above 3% deserves hard questions before the LOI.

Can I finance a KidStrong with an SBA loan?

Yes — KidStrong has been SBA-financed 15 times since FY2025, which means it clears the SBA Franchise Directory requirement regularly. Confirm current listing before signing an LOI.

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KidStrong, by the numbers

Every figure below comes from real financed deals — what buyers paid, where, and how the loans performed.

SBA Franchise Directory: listed ✓ (identifier S5785)

33 deals since 2020 · typical deal $500K · 0% failure rate

Deals since 2020

$500K

Typical deal

Deals since FY2025

Failure rate (FY20–23)

KidStrong buyers almost always make it — a 0% failure rate puts it among the safest franchise bets on record.

What buyers pay for KidStrong

Most KidStrong deals financed between $349K and $603K. Above $603K, you're paying more than 75% of buyers did — make the seller earn it.

Your deal size$500K

Monthly payment (10-yr): $6,539
Down payment (10%): $56K
Cash to close (all-in): $74K

Estimates at today's rates and standard 7(a) terms. Not a loan offer.

Could you get the loan?

Three answers. No documents, no credit pull.

Credit score

Available cash (you'll need ~$74K)

Experience

Recent financings

Fremont FIT Unlimited LLC in Fremont, CA — $968K (2026) · Mission Bank
Program
Preferred Lenders Program
Rate at approval
9.75% variable
Term
120 mo (10 yrs)

KidStrong, by the numbers

Recent financings

Who funds KidStrong — and where

Common questions

How much does a KidStrong cost to buy or open?

How risky is KidStrong?

Can I finance a KidStrong with an SBA loan?

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