Best Education Franchises of 2021

Franchise investors looking for an opportunity to invest in an educational brand will find lots of compelling options in this thriving category. Amid the pandemic and the rise of at-home, virtual learning protocols, supplemental education and tutoring services have provided vital support to families. The franchise brands below are great options to consider if you’re looking to own your own education franchise. 

Lightbridge Academy

• Startup costs: $549,228-$737,635
• Units: 51
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Sylvan Learning

• Startup costs: $70,270-$163,625
• Units: 750+
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DEA Music & Art

• Startup costs: $136,700-$215,400
• Units: 4
• 1851 Newsroom

Idea Lab Kids

• Startup costs: $160,500-$373,000
• Units: 25+
• 1851 Newsroom

Kumon Math & Reading Centers

• Startup costs: $74,428-$156,590
• Units: 26,000+

Primrose School Franchising Co.

• Startup costs: $651,900-$6,771,000
• Units: 430

Goddard Systems Inc.

• Startup costs: $697,100-$863,600
• Units: 538

The Learning Experience

• Startup costs: $544,419-$3,586,419
• Units: 243

Snapology

• Startup costs: $40,900-$220,500
• Units: 155

School of Rock

• Startup costs: $271,500-$494,100
• Units: 269