KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Goddard School has been named one of the best franchises in the U.S., earning recognition in the 2025 Entrepreneur Franchise 500® and Franchise Business Review’s Top 200 Franchises. It also held its place as the highest-ranked early childhood education provider in the 2024 Franchise Times Top 400®.
Climbing 13 spots from last year, The Goddard School is now ranked #55 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, underscoring growing strength and opportunity within the brand. This marks the 27th consecutive year the school has been included in the Franchise 500, a milestone that highlights The Goddard School’s consistency in the franchising world. The company was inducted into Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Hall of Fame in both 2023 and 2024.
Franchise Business Review’s Top 200 evaluates franchises based on feedback from over 34,000 franchisees. The recognition reflects franchisee satisfaction in areas like training, support, operations, and financial opportunity. The Goddard School also appeared on several specialized lists for 2024, including Top Franchises for Women, Veterans, and Most Profitable Franchises.
“Our inclusion in these highly respected rankings reflects the dedication of our franchisees, their teams, and our employees to delivering an exceptional experience for families,” said Dennis R. Maple, chairman and CEO of Goddard Systems, LLC. “We continue expanding nationwide, combining a rewarding business opportunity with the chance to make a real difference in our communities.”
With a strong reputation for high-quality childcare and early childhood education, The Goddard School remains a standout in the franchising industry while continuing to grow its presence and impact across the country.
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