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Buy a Young Rembrandts Franchise

Young Rembrandts is a children’s art education franchise that teaches drawing to children aged 3½ to 12 through a proprietary, step-by-step method. Founded in 1988 and franchising since 2001, the brand delivers structured art classes at schools, preschools, community centers and other local venues rather than from a fixed retail location.

The model is home-based and territory-based. Franchisees coordinate a roster of part-time instructors who teach the curriculum at partner sites, so the business runs without dedicated retail premises. The system serves more than 20,000 students each week and has grown to operate in seven countries, including the United States, Canada and several Asian markets.

A central differentiator is the curriculum: a copyrighted library of more than 2,000 sequential lessons designed so students never repeat a class. The brand is founder-led under Bette Fetter, with Liz Wahl as president, and frames its method as teaching drawing as a learnable skill rather than an inborn talent.

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Why buy a Young Rembrandts Franchise?

Buying a Young Rembrandts franchise offers entry into the children’s enrichment category with a recognized brand and a curriculum that would be difficult to replicate independently. The art-education niche has proved resilient, supported by steady parental demand for programs that build creativity alongside academic skills.

The ownership model is one of its main draws. Because classes run at existing schools and community venues, owners avoid the cost of a retail lease, and a part-time teaching team allows a flexible schedule. Franchisees receive an exclusive, protected territory, continual curriculum updates, and a dedicated mentor and business coach, so a new owner is not building systems from scratch. Strong franchisee-satisfaction scores have repeatedly earned the brand industry recognition.

Young Rembrandts Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1988

    • Franchising Since

      2001

    • New Startup Cost

      $51,375 – $59,325

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $44,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $10,000

      plus broker fee if applicable

    • Royalty Fee

      10%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      1%

      of Gross Revenue or $35/mo min

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      49

    • New Units Opened *

      2

    • Units Transferred *

      2

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $153,708

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Young Rembrandts – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Franchisees receive structured initial training plus ongoing support across technology, marketing, sales, curriculum, classroom and operations. Tools include proprietary task-management and scheduling software, an intranet library of training and business resources, and online reporting and goal-tracking systems. Each owner is assigned a dedicated mentor and personal business coach, with monthly operations coaching and one-on-one sales coaching, while online teacher-training tools help part-time instructors learn the method. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and software access carry over when ownership changes.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The model suits an organized, community-minded operator who enjoys building relationships with schools, preschools and community organizations to secure class placements. No art or teaching background is required, as the curriculum and teacher training are provided; the owner's focus is local sales, scheduling, and recruiting and managing a team of part-time instructors. Strong organizational skills and comfort with consistent outreach and B2B relationship-building matter more than creative ability. It suits owners who want a flexible, education-focused business rather than a hands-on teaching role.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Young Rembrandts was named to Franchise Business Review's 2026 Top 200 Franchises and received its Top Franchisee Satisfaction award, recognition based on direct owner-satisfaction surveys; it also appeared on the FBR Top 200 in 2018. The brand has been recognized in Entrepreneur's franchise rankings and featured by national and local media including Kiplinger and Parents magazine. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific territory's local reputation, school relationships and enrollment reviews.

  4. Industry / Market

    Demand for children's enrichment and after-school programming in the US is supported by dual-income households and parental spending on activities that build academic and creative skills. Visual arts have broad reach: the National Endowment for the Arts reports that over 100 million US adults engage in the visual arts each year. Art instruction also remains uneven across school systems, leaving room for private enrichment providers. For resale buyers, local demand depends on school partnerships, household incomes and competition within the protected territory.

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