Start a Fun 4 US Kids Franchise in 2025

Franchise 500 Rank: N/R Not ranked last year

Initial investment: $26K - $59K

Units as of 2025: 22 10.0% over 3 years

Fun 4 US Kids, founded in 2013, is a network of websites listing local family activities and resources. Each website in the network has a directory of local family-friendly events, kids activities, family attractions, youth programs, and children’s services.

Fun 4 US Kids began franchising in 2017 and is actively seeking to expand its reach even further.

Why You May Want To Start a Fun 4 US Kids Franchise

Local businesses promote their services, attractions, programs, and events on Fun 4 US Kids websites to reach people looking for places to go and things to do with kids in the local area. Fun 4 US Kids franchisees set their own advertising rates and terms and keep 100% of the revenue they earn from selling ads on the website. The franchise can be run from home, with flexible hours. Franchisees can work whatever days and time of day works best for them.

As a franchisee with Fun 4 US Kids, you could see yourself become part of a company that cares, supports, and encourages each other.

What Might Make Fun 4 US Kids Franchise a Good Choice?

If you love the idea of providing families with all of the kid-friendly resources and events in their community, then opening a Fun 4 US Kids franchise may be for you. No prior experience is needed to open a Fun 4 US Kids franchise.

As a franchisee with Fun 4 US Kids, your daily duties will include updating the website with listings for family-friendly events and local businesses; promoting your site through marketing efforts such as social media and email marketing; and connecting with local businesses and event organizers to sell advertising.

Opening a Fun 4 US Kids franchise may offer a more predictable outcome than starting your own website, since Fun 4 US Kids is an established brand with a proven track record of success.

How To Open a Fun 4 US Kids Franchise

To be part of the Fun 4 US Kids team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include renewal fees.

Notably, Fun 4 US Kids does not charge royalty or advertising fees.

Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement with Fun 4 US Kids, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the Fun 4 US Kids franchising team questions.

Once you’ve signed on board, you will undergo training on running an online business and receive the relevant marketing support. Fun 4 US Kids will offer you the needed training to run an online business.

It may be a good idea to speak with an attorney or financial advisor to ensure that you have the necessary financial resources to own and operate a Fun 4 US Kids franchise.

Company Overview

About Fun 4 US Kids

Industry	Business Services
Related Categories	Advertising Services
Founded	2013
Parent Company	Fun 4 US Kids
Leadership	Kathy Stewart, President
Corporate Address	5745 S.W. 75th St., #260 Gainesville, FL 32608
Social	Facebook

Business Overview

Franchising Since	2017 (8 years)
# of employees at HQ	5
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming
# of Units	22 (as of 2025)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Fun 4 US Kids franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Definition: The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$10,000 - $25,000
Initial Investment Definition: The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$25,700 - $58,750
Term of Agreement Definition: The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know: Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	5 years
Is franchise term renewable?	Yes

Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing	Fun 4 US Kids has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

Classroom Training	56 hours
Ongoing Support	Newsletter Grand Opening Online Support Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Ad Templates Social Media SEO Website Development Email Marketing

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition: The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	Yes
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition: This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	No
# of employees required to run	1-2
Are exclusive territories available? Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know: Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	Yes