Buy a Jovie Franchise

CNST Franchise, formerly College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors and now operating as Jovie, is a leading provider of in-home childcare, babysitting, tutoring, and corporate backup care services founded in 2001 by Joseph Keeley. Acquired by Bright Horizons in 2016, it spans over 110 territories in 30+ states as the largest employer of nannies and tutors in the U.S., leveraging national partnerships with 1,100+ corporate clients including Fortune 500 firms. This home-based model offers multiple revenue streams like placements, tutoring, and backup care in the $60B+ childcare sector, ideal for scalable, recession-resistant growth with high referral rates and no payroll funding needs.

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Why buy a Jovie Franchise?

Low-overhead ($134K-$228K investment), protected territories, and tech-driven systems yield quick profitability via diverse streams and corporate leads in a stable industry.

Jovie Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2001

    • Franchising Since

      2004

    • New Startup Cost

      $124,199 – $193,499

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details
  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $49,999

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $10,000

      plus $2,000 training cost

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Revenue

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      182

    • New Units Opened *

      5

    • Units Transferred *

      15

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $873,159

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Jovie – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Jovie provides comprehensive pre-launch assistance including market analysis, business planning, office setup, and recruitment guidance, plus in-depth classroom/on-the-job training in operations, marketing, and proprietary CNeT software for scheduling/billing. Ongoing support features digital marketing templates, SEO tools, and tech integration for client management.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Ambitious entrepreneurs with $60K liquid/$500K net worth; passion for kids/education preferred, open to multi-unit scaling—no prior experience required.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Fastest-growing U.S. childcare provider; exclusive in-home partner for Bright Horizons' corporate programs serving giants like Goldman Sachs and Microsoft, with strong franchisee satisfaction.

  4. Industry / Market

    Childcare/tutoring expands 7-9% annually to $70B+ by 2025, driven by working families, corporate benefits, and education demands.

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