KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Goddard School, a renowned name in early childhood education, has garnered significant recognition in this year’s franchise rankings. It was named one of the country’s top franchises in both the Entrepreneur Franchise 500® and Franchise Business Review’s Top 200 Franchises. Additionally, The Goddard School achieved the highest rank among childcare providers in the 2023 Franchise Times Top 400.
These accolades reflect the robust business opportunity that The Goddard School presents to its existing and potential franchisees.
The franchise secured the 68th spot in the 2024 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, a prestigious and comprehensive ranking of global franchises. This list, which has been a cornerstone in the franchise industry for 45 years, evaluates various factors such as costs, fees, size, growth, support, brand strength, and financial stability. The franchises are then scored based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, with the top 500 earning a place in the ranked order.
This is the 26th consecutive year that The Goddard School has made it to this esteemed list. In acknowledgment of this consistent performance, last year, Entrepreneur inducted the company into its Franchise 500 Hall of Fame. The franchise was also recognized as a Top Brand for Multi-Unit Owners and Top Franchise for Veterans.
Franchise Business Review’s Top 200 Franchises is another respected ranking, focusing solely on franchisee satisfaction and performance. Participating in the survey were over 375 franchise brands, representing more than 35,000 franchise owners. The Goddard School also earned recognition as a Top Recession-Proof Franchise by Franchise Business Review last year.
Dennis R. Maple, chairman and CEO of Goddard Systems, LLC, the manager of The Goddard School franchise system, expressed gratitude for these recognitions. He emphasized that they validate the hard work of their franchisees and employees who care for and educate nearly 100,000 children nationwide.
With a proven franchise model over 36 years, Goddard supports its franchisees with superior operating standards, marketing, training, and innovative educational programming. Operating more than 600 schools nationwide, The Goddard School offers a nurturing, safe, and supportive environment that encourages children’s social, emotional, and academic development.
For more information about The Goddard School, please visit GoddardSchool.com, and to learn about franchise opportunities, go to GoddardSchoolFranchise.com.
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