As we enter Q2 of 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on the recognitions we’ve received as a company. The hard work of our Franchise Owners and their incredible Academy staff have earned us placements in some of the industry’s most prestigious lists. Throughout 2024-25, Kiddie Academy was ranked:
- #29 on Entrepreneur’s Top Franchises for Veterans
- #30 on Entrepreneur’s inaugural ranking of Top Franchises for Multi-Unit Owners
- #86 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500
Some other notable milestones and recognitions include:
- Kiddie Academy Franchise Owner, James Ihedigbo, was recently honored with the MVP Franchisee Award – Influencer Award for Former Pro-Athlete at the 2025 Multi-Unit Franchisee Conference in Las Vegas
- Kiddie Academy Franchise Owners, Tom and Marsha Keller and Laura Eads, were also recently named 2024 Franchisees of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA)
- Our FRANdata FUND™ Score also hit 925 (out of 950) this year – once again placing us in the top quartile
- In Q1 of 2025, we awarded 15+ new franchise agreements, creating opportunities for the development of new Kiddie Academy locations in California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Oregon, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas
Big thanks to our Kiddie Academy community for all that you do. If you or someone you know is interested in joining our rapidly growing brand, you can fill out a confidential, no-obligation preliminary questionnaire.
