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Ivybrook Academy

Weddington, NC · Founded 2005 · IAVC

Ivybrook Franchising, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Ivybrook Academy Schools, which provide comprehensive preschool education for children ages 1 to 6, featuring a half-day learning model focused on early childhood development, enrichment, and socialization, with optional private kindergarten courses.

Read the 2026 FDD ↗www.IvybrookAcademy.com ↗
2026 Franchise 500
#429
50
units (2025)
—
year over year

Units by Year

18
2021
27
2022
34
2023
41
2024
50
2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$643,400 – $1,174,500
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$50,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
1%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
Yes
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

7% of Gross Revenue

Leadership

  • Drew McWilliams

    Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder

  • Jennifer McWilliams

    Co-Founder

  • Daniela McElhaney

    Vice President of Education and Curriculum

  • Katherine Bell

    Vice President of Training

  • Amy Cowan

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Mark Mele

    Chief Development Officer

On File

FDD years
2026202520242022
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Franchisee records
43
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
33
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
10 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

PDFIvybrook Academy FDD 2026Most recent · opens in a new tabPDFIvybrook Academy FDD 2025Opens in a new tabPDFIvybrook Academy FDD 2024Opens in a new tabPDFIvybrook Academy FDD 2022Opens in a new tab

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