Real Estate Development Support

A Brand to Build Upon

Build the Right Foundation

Opening a Ivy Kids center starts with finding and developing the right location. Our real estate team guides franchisees through each stage, from evaluating potential sites to preparing the facility for opening.

Guidance From Site Search to Development

Our team assists franchisees with:

Choose How You Secure Your Location

Ivy Kids centers can be developed in suburban, urban, and mixed-use environments. Franchisees may choose between leasing or purchasing their property.

Long-Term Lease

Franchisees lease their center location.

Required Liquid Capital

$400,000 with an SBA loan

Total Initial Investment

$1.1M–$1.54M

Purchased Property

Franchisees own an approximately 10,000-square-foot location.

Required Liquid Capital

$700,000 with an SBA loan

Estimated Start-Up Costs

$5.5M–$6.8M

Review the current Franchise Disclosure Document for complete investment details.

Real Estate Support

Guidance From Site Search to Development

Our team assists franchisees with:

  • Site Evaluation

    Follow established procedures for locating and assessing potential properties.

  • Demographic Research

    Review local market data to help evaluate whether a proposed area fits the center model.

  • Feasibility Support

    Receive guidance during the feasibility period before committing to a property.

Real Estate Models​

Choose How You Secure Your Location

Ivy Kids centers can be developed in suburban, urban, and mixed-use environments. Franchisees may choose between leasing or purchasing their property.

Lease Property Model

The franchisee leases the property from a third-party developer.

Required Liquid Capital​

$400,000 *Financing options available

Required Liquid Capital​

$1.1M–$1.54M

Own Property Model

The franchisee buys the property and builds the Ivy Kids prototype, approximately 10,750 sq ft.

Required Liquid Capital​

$700,000 *Financing options available

Estimated Start-Up Costs

$5.5M–$6.8M

Review the current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for complete investment details.

Our Brand, Your Neighborhood

Designed for the Community

Our team evaluates each proposed site based on its market, development requirements, and suitability for an early learning center. The goal is to create a location that serves families while becoming a lasting part of the surrounding community.

Connect with our franchise team to explore available markets and learn more about developing a Ivy Kids center.

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