Child Services
Story Time Chess
Total investment $66K – $87K. Request details below — our guidance is independent and complimentary.

Key facts
- Total investment
- $65,579 – $87,227
- Franchise fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 7% of Gross Revenue or the Minimum Monthly Royalty
- Founded
- 2011
- Franchised
- 2025
- Home based
- Yes
- Passive ownership allowed
- FDD includes Item 19
- VetFran member
About Story Time Chess
Story Time Chess is a youth enrichment brand that teaches children ages 3–8 how to play chess
through engaging, story-driven instruction. Instead of relying on traditional, rules-heavy teaching
methods, Story Time Chess transforms chess into an imaginative learning experience where children
develop skills through memorable characters, interactive lessons, and age-appropriate storytelling.
Classes are delivered directly within preschools, daycares, elementary schools, libraries, and
community centers, creating a convenient, high-value program for both parents and partner
organizations. The business operates on a scalable one-to-many model, allowing a single instructor
to teach multiple students at once while maintaining strong unit economics and operational
efficiency.