Kangaroo Kids Franchise
Mumbai preschool brand of the EuroKids owner: pages state a Rs 25-40 lakh 'minimum' and 3,000 sq ft; locator lists 141 India branches. Fee unpublished.
Kangaroo Kids franchise at a glance (terms checked Nov 2026)
Investment
Not published
The brand doesn't publish its investment
Ongoing take
Not published
Franchise fee
Not published
Non-refundable
Payback
Not published
- Disputes with franchisees: None found (records checked Nov 2026)
- Company standing: Active and up to date with the registrar
- Outlet claim matches reality: Claims 141, locator lists 141
Outlets
141 verified
Brand claims 141
What we couldn't verify
- • Outlet closures
- • Franchisee satisfaction
- • Profit or loss
- • Revenue trend
Ask before you sign
- Speak to at least 3 franchisees who have run an outlet for 2+ years and see their actual monthly sales and profit — a franchisor making money doesn't mean its franchisees do.
- Ask for the one-time franchise fee in writing, and whether any part is refundable.
- Ask for the royalty and any marketing-fund fee, and how they're calculated (on sales or profit).
Franchise terms checked against Kangaroo Kids' official franchise page on 1 Nov 2026. Figures marked * aren't published by the brand — they come from other published sources or our own estimate, and aren't verified.
Investment Breakdown
Per franchisorFAQ says the association fee is not refundable; the amount is not published. Source: https://www.kangarookids.in/preschool-franchise-opportunities/
FAQ says the major cost is construction or renovation of the property; no amount published.
Kangaroo Kids doesn't disclose the amount of any of these charges.
Model your own numbers in our calculator
Open the ROI calculator* Breakdown as published by Kangaroo Kids. Kangaroo Kids confirms 2 charges without disclosing the amount — get it in writing before you pay.
Ways to Partner with Kangaroo Kids
1 partner model published by the brand. Figures it doesn't publish are left blank.
Kangaroo Kids International Preschool
- Space
- From 3,000 sq ft
- Royalty / margin
- Not published; sales manager gives a location-wise estimate, per its FAQ
- Territory
- Not stated
- Who it suits
- Property of at least 3,000 sq ft (Pune and Jharkhand pages)
Stated minimum investment: Rs 40 lakh (main and Pune pages), Rs 30 lakh (Jharkhand card), Rs 25 lakh (Jharkhand form). Attributed text, not a range; the final figure depends on location and build-out.
Reputation & News
1 red flag to checkWhat the press, courts and real franchisees or customers have said about Kangaroo Kids — summarised by us, with every source linked.
- In the news· 2025-09-30
CRISIL table shows the Lighthouse group loss-making after goodwill amortisation
The key-indicators table in CRISIL's 30 Sep 2025 rationale shows the combined Lighthouse group's profit after tax, adjusted for amortised goodwill, at a loss of Rs 338 crore in fiscal 2025 (margin -24.5%) and Rs 258 crore in fiscal 2024, on revenue of Rs 1,375 crore and Rs 1,093 crore. External debt was Rs 1,706 crore including OCDs at 31 Mar 2025; CRISIL calls the financial risk profile comfortable and expects cash accrual of Rs 475-575 crore a year. These are group figures, not Kangaroo Kids' own.
Source: CRISIL Ratings - In the news· 2025-11-25
KKR and PSP Investments invest further in Lighthouse Learning
Release of 25 Nov 2025: funds managed by KKR invest alongside new investor PSP Investments; KKR continues to hold a majority stake. The release lists Kangaroo Kids among the group's brands.
Source: PSP Investments - In the news· 2025-09-30
CRISIL reaffirms Crisil A+/Stable for a Lighthouse group entity's bank loans
CRISIL's 30 Sep 2025 rationale (rated entity: Mothers Pet Education Society, consolidated with the Lighthouse group including Lighthouse Learning Pvt Ltd) reaffirmed Crisil A+/Stable on Rs 30 crore of bank facilities. It reports group net worth of Rs 1,783 crore and external debt of Rs 1,706 crore including OCDs at 31 Mar 2025. This rating is for the group's facilities, not for Kangaroo Kids franchisees. The same document also shows group losses after goodwill amortisation (see the next item).
Source: CRISIL Ratings
Legal & Contract Summary
Key contract terms at a glance — read before you sign.
Agreement Type
Franchisee-Owned, Franchisee-Operated
Contract Duration
—Renewal Available
—Territory Exclusivity
—Non-Compete Clause
—Exit Clause
—Who Can Apply for Kangaroo Kids
Conditions the brand sets for partners, and the licences the business needs.
- Property: At least 3,000 sq ftRequired
- Stated minimum investment: Rs 40 lakh (main and Pune pages); Rs 30 lakh (Jharkhand card); Rs 25 lakh (Jharkhand form)Required
About the Brand
Brand USP
Preschool brand of the EuroKids owner with a stated minimum of Rs 40 lakh and 3,000 sq ft; fee and royalty are not published.
Why invest in Kangaroo Kids?
Kangaroo Kids by the Numbers
Source marked on each figure141
Branches on its own locator (India) · 1 Nov 2026
Store locator130+ in 6 countries; 250 more planned
Preschools claimed by the brand · Nov 2026
Brand claimRs 40 lakh (main page); Rs 30 lakh (Jharkhand page)
Stated minimum investment · Nov 2026
Brand claimRevenue Rs 1,375 crore; profit after tax (adjusted for amortised goodwill) Rs (338) crore
Group revenue and loss after tax, FY25 (CRISIL; combined group, not this brand) · FY25
Company filingRs 750-1,000 crore band on the summary box (its running text says 'over Rs 500 crore'); change indicators show revenue +25.46% and EBITDA +44.12%; no net-profit figure shown
Lighthouse Learning revenue band, FY26 (free company-data summary box; accounts not read) · FY26 (31 Mar 2026)
IndependentKangaroo Kids Outlet Network
By state · 1 Nov 2026 (brand's own locator)
- Telangana34
- Karnataka31
- West Bengal25
- Uttar Pradesh9
- Maharashtra8
- Tamil Nadu7
- Assam4
- Madhya Pradesh4
- Andhra Pradesh3
- Gujarat3
- Bihar2
- Chhattisgarh2
+ 6 more
By country · 1 Nov 2026 (brand's own locator)
- Bahrain1
- Maldives1
- Qatar1
Cities with Outlets
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Company Financials
Parent / group levelThese figures are for Lighthouse Learning Private Limited (KKR majority-owned) as a whole group, not this brand alone — separate from what a single franchise outlet earns.
Revenue (FY25)
₹1375 Cr
Notable investors
A profitable franchisor doesn't mean profitable franchisees. These are the company's numbers, not an outlet's. A franchisor can grow on fees and supplies while outlets struggle — talk to existing franchisees and see their accounts before you decide.
Company Health Check
What Kangaroo Kids's franchisor company has filed with the registrar and the courts — the checks a lawyer would run before you sign.
- Status with the registrar
- Active
- Last AGM
- 8 Jun 2026
- Brand trademark
- Not checked on IP India.
Group companies
- Lighthouse Learning Private LimitedHolding company
- KKR fundsshareholder
- PSP Investmentsshareholder
- EuroKidsGroup company
Source: InstaFinancials and Tofler public pages (status, AGM, balance-sheet date); CRISIL rationale (group); KKR/PSP release. MCA21, accounts, e-Courts, IBBI/NCLT and consumer-forum registers were not read. (checked Nov 2026)
Full company recordsFinancials year by year, registered details, leadership and timelineShowHide
Kangaroo Kids Financials Over Time
Figures for the whole group, from filed or reported accounts.
Source: CRISIL rating rationale 30 Sep 2025 (combined Lighthouse group; not Kangaroo Kids alone) · CRISIL rating rationale 30 Sep 2025 (combined Lighthouse group; not Kangaroo Kids alone); profit after tax as adjusted by CRISIL for amortised goodwill
A profitable franchisor doesn't mean profitable franchisees. These are the company's numbers, not an outlet's. A franchisor can grow on fees and supplies while outlets struggle — talk to existing franchisees and see their accounts before you decide.
Company Profile
The legal entity behind the brand, its leadership, and its official channels.
- Registered name
- Lighthouse Learning Private Limited
- Company type
- Private limited company
- CIN
- U93000MH2009PTC196084
- Incorporated
- 29 Sep 2009
- Headquarters
- Windsor, 801, 8th Floor, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai
Social presence
Company details source: Company name as printed in Kangaroo Kids' site footer; CIN, status and incorporation date as shown on InstaFinancials (updated 5 Aug 2026) and Tofler, which agree; not read on MCA21
Kangaroo Kids Timeline
1993
Kangaroo Kids begins (brand claim)
Per the brand's home page.
FY2018
Acquired by Lighthouse Learning (EuroKids owner)
Per CRISIL: Kangaroo Kids Education Ltd acquired in fiscal 2018 and later merged into Lighthouse Learning.
Source2025-11-25
KKR invests further in Lighthouse Learning with PSP Investments
KKR continues to hold a majority stake.
Source
FranchiseChuno Analysis
Our analysis of verified dataHow Kangaroo Kids looks once the numbers are checked side by side.
- •Investment below the Education & Training medianMidpoint ₹0 L vs a category median of ₹14 L across brands on FranchiseChuno.
- ✓Brand operating for 33 yearsFounded in 1993. The brand doesn't state when franchising began.
- ✓Outlet claim matches its store locator141 outlets on its own store locator (1 Nov 2026 (state > city > branch lookups on its Our Presence page; India only)), in line with the 141 it claims.
- !1 red flag in the news or public discussionSee Reputation & News below, and ask the brand to address each one.
Data completeness
64%
- ✓ Terms checked against the brand's own page
- ✓ Published investment (not an estimate)
- â—‹ Franchise fee
- â—‹ Royalty
- â—‹ ROI or payback claim
- â—‹ Agreement term
- ✓ Training details
- ✓ Outlet cities verified
- ✓ Company financials
- ✓ Legal entity
- ✓ News & public opinion checked
Ask Before You Sign
Questions tailored to what Kangaroo Kids does and doesn't publish.
- 1Speak to at least 3 franchisees who have run an outlet for 2+ years and see their actual monthly sales and profit — a franchisor making money doesn't mean its franchisees do.
- 2Ask for the one-time franchise fee in writing, and whether any part is refundable.
- 3Ask for the royalty and any marketing-fund fee, and how they're calculated (on sales or profit).
- 4Ask for the agreement term, renewal fee and exit or transfer terms.
- 5Ask whether you get an exclusive territory, and how large it is.
- 6Ask the brand to respond to each red flag listed under Reputation & News.
- 7Have a lawyer review the franchise agreement before paying anything.
- 8Visit 2–3 existing outlets and speak to their owners without the brand present.
Running the outletSpace, staff, launch steps, training, support and who does whatShowHide
Operations Required
What you'll need on the ground to run this franchise day-to-day.
Area Required
3,000 sq ft
Staff Needed
—
Setup Time
60 days
Owner Involvement
Full-time
Best Locations
Not published
Business Type
Not published
Training & Support
What the brand provides to help you launch and run your franchise.
Operations Manual
Step-by-step playbook for running the outlet
Supply Chain Support
Vendor sourcing, inventory & logistics
Technology / POS
Billing, inventory, and management software
Marketing Support
National & local marketing campaigns
Launch Support
Pre-opening setup and grand-opening assistance
Ongoing Field Support
Regular visits and operational coaching
Training Programme
Ongoing Support
What Kangaroo Kids franchisees say
We haven't yet heard from enough Kangaroo Kids franchisees to show anything. We publish totals once 3 or more people who run an outlet have answered and we've called each one to check.
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