Story Time Chess

Franchise Information

Analyzed filing: MN · File #178352952

Filed: Jul 14, 2026

FDD Issued: May 26, 2026

Extracted: Aug 23, 2026

Analyzed

Franchisor Details

Name: Story Time Chess Franchising LLC

Parent: Thinking Cup, Inc.

Address: 2107 Pontotoc Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37206

Phone: (212) 796-2737

Franchising Since: 2025

Industry & Qualifications

Industry

Child Services

Veteran Discount

5.0%

Franchise Fee

$49,500

Royalty

7.0%

Ad Fund: 2.0%

Total Investment

$66K - $87K

Initial Term

10 years

Renewable

Outlet Information

Total Outlets (2025)

Franchised

Company-Owned

Opened (Last Year)

Closed (Last Year)

-0

Churn Breakdown (Last Year)

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Reacquired

Exclusive Territory

Non-exclusive territory; franchise fee based on territory up to 400,000 people,...

Item 19 (Financial Performance)

Disclosed

AUV is gross sales of a single company-owned Los Angeles, CA location for 2025;...

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Avg Unit Volume (through Dec 2025)

$501,298

Highest

$52,980

Lowest

$30,940

% Achieving Avg

50.0%

Sample Size

1 units

Unit Economics

Gross Margin

66.0%

Labor Cost

34.0%

Avg Ticket

$166.27

Legal History

Litigation: None

Bankruptcy: None

Number	File name	Source State	Filing Date	Actions
178352952	MN_36866-202606-10_story-time-chess-franchising-llc.pdf Canonical 2026 analysis · newest filing	MN	Jul 14, 2026	Restricted
264480399	MN_36866-202606-06_story-time-chess-franchising-llc.pdf Alternate source copy	MN	Jul 14, 2026	Restricted
263379	555207_Franchise__Story_Time_Chess_EFDID__55520_Virginia_263379.pdf Canonical 2025 analysis	VA	May 29, 2025 FDD issue date	Restricted

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