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Children's Art Classes

Children's Art Classes is a studio-based art education franchise for ages 3 and up, founded in 1997 by certified art educator Barbara Gay. This is not afterschool enrichment. CAC is a structured art academy with a 27-year proven curriculum that grows with the student through progressive levels. Average student retention is 4-5 years.

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Absentee / executive

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$25,000
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$95,000 – $250,000
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$300,000
Initial franchise fee
$59,950
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
8.25%
Advertising / brand fund
Not disclosed
Other recurring fees
N/A
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Absentee / executive
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
No
Staffing
2
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
Training and support program details: Business training at corporate headquarters in Jacksonville, FL (2 days) On-Site teacher/owner training provided (2-3 days) Monthly on-going teacher training Cost for Training: Included Lodging and airfare included: No Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: No Mentor following training: Yes Length of mentoring Franchisee: Ongoing
Ongoing support
Site selection: Yes Lease negotiation: No Mentoring: Yes; Ongoing

Financing information

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Brand facts

Founded
1997
Franchising since
2020
Franchised units
14
Company-owned units
2
Headquarters
Jacksonville, FL

Where it's offered

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated April 30, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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