Young Horizons School

The vendor opportunity at Young Horizons School

Young Horizons School operates a single company-owned location in Maryland, with no franchised units reported in the 2026 FDD. For software vendors, this means the total addressable market is exactly 1 unit. While the footprint is small, the youth-services segment often requires specialized operational tools, and a successful deployment here could serve as a reference if the brand expands franchising in the future. The FDD does not disclose year-over-year unit growth, so any expansion plans remain unknown.

The royalty rate is 7.0% on gross revenue, and the initial franchise term is 15 years. Average unit volume (AUV) is not disclosed. Vendors should weigh the limited unit count against the potential for a deep, relationship-driven sale directly to the owners.

Who controls software purchasing

All purchasing decisions run through the two named executives in the FDD: Shalendra (“Anil”) Cherukuri, Chief Executive Officer, and Radhika Gummadi, President. There is no separate IT or procurement department listed, and no operator footprint exists in our corpus. This is a classic owner-operator buying center where the CEO and President evaluate, approve, and implement technology. A vendor pitch should speak directly to the operational pain points of running a childcare facility, not a multi-layered corporate procurement process.

Mandated and current tech stack

The FDD mandates a childcare management software system. The specific vendor is not named in the filing, which is common when the franchisor requires a category of software without designating a single supplier. This creates an opening for vendors offering childcare management platforms, as well as adjacent tools that integrate with such systems—think billing, parent communication, or staff scheduling. No other mandated or recommended technology is disclosed in the FDD.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

The FDD does not include an Item 8 extract, so the formal procurement model is not disclosed. It is unclear whether the franchisor uses a designated supplier, approved supplier list, or an open procurement process. Vendors should approach this as a direct sale and inquire about any preferred vendor requirements during discovery.

On the renewal side, Item 17 outlines a single 10-year successor agreement option, contingent on good standing, compliance, and a general release. The franchisee must provide written notice at least 6 months before the end of the current term. Because the initial term is 15 years and the start date is not disclosed, the next renewal window cannot be pinpointed from the available data. However, the renewal process itself—which may require upgrading equipment to then-current specifications—could trigger a software re-evaluation.

How to read the Young Horizons School FDD

The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is the primary source for every data point in this brief. It is filed with state franchise regulators and contains the legal and operational disclosures required by the FTC Franchise Rule. For software vendors, the most actionable sections are Item 1 (the executives named above), Item 11 (the mandated childcare management system), and Item 17 (renewal conditions). The embedded viewer below lets you search the full document. Focus on any supplier lists, technology specifications, and the franchise agreement terms to build your pitch.

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