Disrupt Child Development With KidStrong, a Purpose Driven Franchise

The children's wellness industry is booming, with increased awareness around physical activity, mental health, and early developmental milestones. Parents are looking for more than just extracurriculars — they want holistic programs that support long-term growth. That’s exactly where KidStrong excels.

KidStrong has established itself as a leader in the $48 billion global children’s education and enrichment industry. The brand’s unique blend of fitness, education, and confidence coaching fills a major market gap. KidStrong’s proven model, high retention rate, and powerful community engagement have helped it grow rapidly — without sacrificing quality.

With nearly 150 locations open and another 40+ expected to launch by the end of the year, KidStrong is on track to reach nearly 200 locations in 2025. Territories are moving fast — especially in high-demand areas like the East Coast, where available markets are quickly selling out. Midwest markets are actively being filled, and the window of opportunity is narrowing. Unlike other children’s franchises that may aim for 1,000 units, KidStrong’s goal is intentional and sustainable growth, capped around 600–700 locations nationwide — making the right timing all the more critical.

KidStrong offers a low-overhead, scalable model with strong ROI potential, backed by a franchise owner-first culture and a headquarters team that truly “walks the walk.” This is a children’s fitness-driven concept with a powerful mission: getting kids off screens, moving their bodies, and building lifelong strength — physically, socially, and emotionally.

Today’s parents are more engaged and active in their children’s development than ever before. The post-pandemic generation of kids needs more support in building resilience and confidence, and many families are turning to KidStrong based on recommendations from pediatricians, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. In a time when headlines are dominated by concerns about childhood development, anxiety, and screen time, KidStrong offers real solutions — and a real business opportunity for those who want to make an impact.

KidStrong isn’t a gym. It’s not a day care. And it’s more than just a class. It’s a movement.

• Three-Pillar Curriculum: Classes integrate physical fitness, social-emotional development and cognitive training.
• Tech-Enabled Learning: Proprietary tech enhances in-class engagement and parent education.
• Parent-Centered Experience: Classes are as much for parents as they are for kids — building trust, education and retention.
• Custom, Patented Equipment: All centers feature purpose-built tools designed to maximize fun and developmental outcomes.
• Community-Driven Growth: Over 50% of franchise owners started as KidStrong parents.

KidStrong’s model is also built for operational efficiency. With no food service, inventory-heavy systems or retail logistics, franchise owners can focus on what matters most: building stronger kids and stronger communities.

KidStrong is looking for hands-on, community-minded owner-operators who believe in helping kids win at life. You don’t need a background in child development — you need a passion for empowering families and a desire to grow a purpose-driven, scalable business.

Ideal franchise owners fall into two key profiles:

The strongest candidates often come from the fitness space and have experience operating multiple units. These individuals typically have the capital and leadership infrastructure in place to scale quickly — with a goal of opening five units in four years. They know how to plug in a proven model like KidStrong and build a high-performing team around it.

KidStrong also thrives with franchise owners who may not have prior franchise ownership experience but bring strong business acumen, sales management experience, and the confidence to lead a team. These individuals are natural public speakers, capable of inspiring teams, connecting with families, and building a strong local presence.

• Regardless of background, ideal franchise owners are:
  • Committed to making an impact in their local community
  • Strong relationship-builders who connect with parents and staff
  • Performance-driven leaders who value systems and team success
  • Motivated by results, not ego

Whether you're a parent, entrepreneur, educator, or fitness enthusiast, KidStrong offers a clear path to ownership with a brand that’s as meaningful as it is profitable — and a business model built for real, lasting impact.

Franchise owners consistently highlight KidStrong’s unparalleled support and culture of excellence:

“There is nothing like this business out there — KidStrong is the very best at what we do. When I was going through the discovery process, I knew right away that there was nothing like this in our area. That means the pitch you have to give parents is a lot easier. You don’t have to convince people that they need a product you are selling that everybody else is also selling. There is no competition, and even if somebody tries to do the same thing as us, they aren’t going to be able to do it as well. That is really what sold me on the KidStrong franchise.” - KidStrong Owner Parker Feldmann.