The Knight School

The Knight School is the perfect low-investment opportunity. This franchise-like business model offers kid-centered learning, world-class support to business owners, and a start-up-friendly, autonomy-enabling future.

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Background

5 Top Ways TKS supports Business Owners:

1. Educator Established and Proven Content: When you start a TKS Business, you get a nationally standardized curriculum that was created by veteran classroom educators in 2007 and since has been honed and proven year after year and in location after location.

2. Packaged Lessons: Every lesson for every age group throughout every single week of the school year and summer has been packaged and can be digitally accessed by TKS owners.

3. Business Training: When you are starting out, TKS will take you from A to Z to make sure you are equipped and ready. We cover everything from sales to customer service and from classroom management to training of your own future staff.

4. Chess Training: We don't assume you even know how to name the pieces when you start. If you want to help kids and you have the qualifications listed later on this webpage, we will teach you the chess you'll need to get started during our onboarding process.

5. Consultation and Ongoing Support: Helping you succeed at having a thriving business is TKS's #2 priority, only after the wellbeing of the kids themselves. TKS is quick to respond and always willing to go the extra mile.

Company Details

Established: 2007
First Unit Franchised: 2015
Franchised Units: 28
Company Owned Units: 2
States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Alaska - AK, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, Colorado - CO, Delaware - DE, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Idaho - ID, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Kentucky - KY, Louisiana - LA, Maryland - MD, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, North Carolina - NC, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, South Carolina - SC, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Utah - UT, Vermont - VT, West Virginia - WV, Wyoming - WY
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By The Knight School

Financial Assistance Provided: Yes
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Training:
Some ofthe specific ways that The Knight School supports its business owners include:

Educator Established and Proven Content: When you start a TKS Business, you get a nationally standardized curriculum that was created by veteran classroom educators in 2007 and since has been honed and proven year after year and in location after location.

Packaged Lessons: Every lesson for every age group throughout every single week of the school year and summer has been packaged and can be digitally accessed by TKS owners.

Business Training: When you are starting out, TKS will take you from A to Z to make sure you are equipped and ready. We cover everything from sales to customer service and from classroom management to training of your own future staff.
 
Chess Training: We don't assume you even know how to name the pieces when you start. If you want to help kids and you have the qualifications listed later on this webpage, we will teach you the chess you'll need to get started during our onboarding process.

Consultation and Ongoing Support: Helping you succeed at having a thriving business is TKS's #2 priority, only after the wellbeing of the kids themselves. TKS is quick to respond and always willing to go the extra mile.

Autonomy: Sometimes the best support is providing autonomy. While we will always be available for consultation, once you are up-and-running, we won't require constant, monthly updates and reports like many other businesses. 

Software: TKS Business Owners have free access to enrollment and attendance software as well as training to get set up.

Supplies: TKS Business Owners have access to premium quality chess sets, all 60 unique silicone wristbands (representative of the lessons in our combined national curricula), trademarked t-shirts, and many other items.

Kid-Centered Spirit: With TKS, you are starting a rare gem of a business that, from beginning to end truly places kids first and is genuinely making the world a better place. No gimmicks. Just authentically helping change kids' lives for the better. 

Much More: Just a handful of the additional ways that TKS supports its business owners are: tools to train your staff, tools to manage your business, regular newsletters that can be used in your own city for your families, access to our proven marketing plan, our innovative tech pack system for operating classes, and the network of other TKS Business owners.

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a The Knight School Franchise.

What does a The Knight School Franchise Cost?

The Knight School franchise fees for 2024:

Cash Investment: $20,000 - $25,150
Total Investment: $43,000 - $70,000 ($20,000 upfront and less than $5,000 additional first six months)
Minimum Net Worth: $10,000
Franchise Fee: $40,000 (half upfront, half through installments over first five year term)
Royalty: Varies
Ad: Varies
Item 19: Yes
Average Number of Employees: 4
Visa Candidates: No
Passive Ownership: No
Home-Based: Yes
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: No

Is The Knight School a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

No. The Knight School is not a semi absentee franchise. The owner of the franchise (the franchisee) is expected to be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

Is The Knight School a Home Based franchise?

Yes. The Knight School is a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do The Knight School Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much The Knight School franchisees make. The Knight School offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is The Knight School a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. The Knight School is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does The Knight School Offer a Veteran Discount?

No. The Knight School franchise does not offer a veteran discount.

Does The Knight School Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. The Knight School franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is The Knight School Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. The Knight School franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is The Knight School Looking for International franchisees?

No. The Knight School franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see The Knight School's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

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Additional Information

Additional Categories

Child Related, Education, Miscellaneous & Unique, Sports, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

20-50 UNITS

Cash Required

Less than $25,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

No

Home Based Franchise

Yes

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

No

The Knight School Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing The Knight School franchises for sale. We may have The Knight School franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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