Code Ninjas franchise
Code Ninjas teaches kids to code through game-building in learning centers, plus camps and robotics programs. Besides full learning centers it offers smaller studio franchises that run in shared or partner spaces. At the end of 2025 there were 245 Code Ninjas locations in the US, 238 franchised and 7 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $174K–$266K
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 8.25%
- Locations, 2025
- 245−46 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2016
- Franchisor based in
- Peachtree Corners, Georgia
- Time to open
- Must open within 8 months of signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- None offered
From Code Ninjas, LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Code Ninjas franchise costs
Opening a Code Ninjas Learning Center costs an estimated $174,250 to $265,750. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
| Studio Center | $73,500 to $109,250 |
|---|
Source: Code Ninjas, LLC, 2026 filing, page 23
Code Ninjas franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000, for a Learning Center ($35,000 for a Studio Center; 10% off for qualified veterans). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Code Ninjas, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 8.25% of net sales for a Learning Center (12.25% for a Studio Center), collected at the time of each sale. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of net sales to the brand marketing development fund. |
Source: Code Ninjas, LLC, 2026 filing, page 14
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Code Ninjas publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 monthly gross sales and active students for franchised centers and studios. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Code Ninjas, LLC, 2026 filing, page 55
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 262 (−22) | 7 | 36 |
| 2024 | 239 (−23) | 5 | 41 |
| 2025 | 238 (−1) | 7 | 15 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Code Ninjas, LLC, 2026 filing, page 59
How Code Ninjas compares
Of the 4 education franchises on this site, Code Ninjas is the most expensive to open and the smallest by number of locations.
| Measure | Code Ninjas | Typical education |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $174K | $122K |
| Royalty | 8.3% | 10% |
| Closed or left per year | 11.5% | 4.2% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −16.2% | −1.1% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 3 of 4 |
Typical is the median across the 4 brands in education franchises.
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Code Ninjas franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Code Ninjas?
Must open within 8 months of signing, according to Code Ninjas's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Code Ninjas help with financing?
No. Code Ninjas does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Code Ninjas franchisees get a protected territory?
No. Code Ninjas grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another Code Ninjas can open nearby.
How long is a Code Ninjas franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Code Ninjas growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 46 franchised locations opened and 92 closed or left, a net change of −16.2%. About 11.5% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 4.2% typical for education franchises.
How does Code Ninjas compare with other education franchises?
Of the 4 education franchises here, Code Ninjas is the most expensive to open (low end $174K against a $122K median) and the smallest by number of locations. Its 8.3% royalty is below the 10% median.
Does Code Ninjas say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 monthly gross sales and active students for franchised centers and studios. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Code Ninjas based?
Code Ninjas, LLC is based in Peachtree Corners, Georgia and the brand has sold franchises since 2016.