Central Creativity, the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) education enrichment franchise, is expanding nationwide with a model built around helping schools and teachers access hands-on curriculum, classroom support and local educational resources. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Laurel, Mississippi, the company is now looking to bring that community-rooted model to more school systems across the country. As more educators face burnout and increasing classroom demands, the company believes its franchise system can help bridge the gap by providing schools with practical programs they can implement right away.
“We have a wealth of information available to us right now, so it's really difficult for a teacher to stay ahead of that, and that's where we've been seeing a lot of breakdown in the classrooms,” said CEO Clint Coleman. “And so what Central Creativity has developed is that grab-and-go system of all these different types of curriculum programs that teachers can implement right into the classroom at the forefront of new technology and jobs.”
The company's robust catalog of turnkey, standards-aligned, hands-on programs spans early career exploration, computer science, structured literacy, field-based science experiences, and workforce readiness, with offerings like Astro Camp TO GO, Evo Around the Neighborhood, Hands-On Literacy, and Classroom TO GO. Active partnerships with NASA, Ozobot, Reading Horizons, and NAPA AutoCare keep the curriculum connected to real-world industries and career pathways.
Central Creativity built its model around local support for schools. Rather than serving districts only from a corporate office, the company wants franchise owners working directly in the communities and school systems they serve.
Central Creativity understands that a local franchise owner can do things that they cannot do from headquarters. Franchisees are in their communities every day, meaning they already have connections to schools, nonprofits and other community services that support students in their areas.
“Franchises then are to become the voice in their community,” Coleman said. “When I was managing STEM education and workforce connections for the state of Louisiana, the first question I asked vendors was, ‘Do you have someone in our state we can reach out to?’ Nine times out of 10, the answer was no, which immediately raised the question of why we would work with them if they weren’t locally present. That’s what franchises help solve: creating a real presence in their communities and across their states.”
Having a local franchisee with boots on the ground builds trust in the community, giving Central Creativity more opportunities to positively impact students and teachers across the country.
For Coleman, the ideal owner profile comes down to balance. Central Creativity needs franchisees who are trusted in education circles, but the model also requires someone who can manage the business side of the operation.
“It's essential that we have a teacher or somebody that's really established in their education community because they're going to know who to reach out to right away to get those opportunities flowing to the franchise,” he said. “But a lot of times our teachers have never been taught how to operate a business.”
Above all, franchise owners need to be committed to their communities and ready to use Central Creativity’s model to support local schools and new teachers.
Many of the new systems Central Creativity has in place focus on ensuring that sales pipelines are set up correctly. This includes a software system for project management, inventory, orders and sales.
“When a franchisee starts, they're going to be able to jump right into using that technology to go out and make sales happen,” Coleman said. “When we were first growing this business, a lot of it was done by paper.”
Central Creativity is now trying to bring that support model to more schools through franchising. The investment range is $135,000 to $247,500, and the company is looking for owners who want to work closely with local school systems. By combining strong local ownership with structured systems and ready-to-use curriculum, the brand is building a model that can scale while still staying close to the needs of each market.
To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit https://1851franchise.com/central-creativity.
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The education enrichment franchise has a five-year vision to expand into communities across the country while helping teachers access the curriculum and local support they need to avoid burnout.
Central Creativity, the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) education enrichment franchise, is expanding nationwide with a model built around helping schools and teachers access hands-on curriculum, classroom support and local educational resources. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Laurel, Mississippi, the company is now looking to bring that community-rooted model to more school systems across the country. As more educators face burnout and increasing classroom demands, the company believes its franchise system can help bridge the gap by providing schools with practical programs they can implement right away.
“We have a wealth of information available to us right now, so it's really difficult for a teacher to stay ahead of that, and that's where we've been seeing a lot of breakdown in the classrooms,” said CEO Clint Coleman. “And so what Central Creativity has developed is that grab-and-go system of all these different types of curriculum programs that teachers can implement right into the classroom at the forefront of new technology and jobs.”
The company's robust catalog of turnkey, standards-aligned, hands-on programs spans early career exploration, computer science, structured literacy, field-based science experiences, and workforce readiness, with offerings like Astro Camp TO GO, Evo Around the Neighborhood, Hands-On Literacy, and Classroom TO GO. Active partnerships with NASA, Ozobot, Reading Horizons, and NAPA AutoCare keep the curriculum connected to real-world industries and career pathways.
Central Creativity built its model around local support for schools. Rather than serving districts only from a corporate office, the company wants franchise owners working directly in the communities and school systems they serve.
Central Creativity understands that a local franchise owner can do things that they cannot do from headquarters. Franchisees are in their communities every day, meaning they already have connections to schools, nonprofits and other community services that support students in their areas.
“Franchises then are to become the voice in their community,” Coleman said. “When I was managing STEM education and workforce connections for the state of Louisiana, the first question I asked vendors was, ‘Do you have someone in our state we can reach out to?’ Nine times out of 10, the answer was no, which immediately raised the question of why we would work with them if they weren’t locally present. That’s what franchises help solve: creating a real presence in their communities and across their states.”
Having a local franchisee with boots on the ground builds trust in the community, giving Central Creativity more opportunities to positively impact students and teachers across the country.
For Coleman, the ideal owner profile comes down to balance. Central Creativity needs franchisees who are trusted in education circles, but the model also requires someone who can manage the business side of the operation.
“It's essential that we have a teacher or somebody that's really established in their education community because they're going to know who to reach out to right away to get those opportunities flowing to the franchise,” he said. “But a lot of times our teachers have never been taught how to operate a business.”
Above all, franchise owners need to be committed to their communities and ready to use Central Creativity’s model to support local schools and new teachers.
Many of the new systems Central Creativity has in place focus on ensuring that sales pipelines are set up correctly. This includes a software system for project management, inventory, orders and sales.
“When a franchisee starts, they're going to be able to jump right into using that technology to go out and make sales happen,” Coleman said. “When we were first growing this business, a lot of it was done by paper.”
Central Creativity is now trying to bring that support model to more schools through franchising. The investment range is $135,000 to $247,500, and the company is looking for owners who want to work closely with local school systems. By combining strong local ownership with structured systems and ready-to-use curriculum, the brand is building a model that can scale while still staying close to the needs of each market.
To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit https://1851franchise.com/central-creativity.
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