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Education franchises have long-provided&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/are-education-franchises-profitable-2716665#stories">fruitful business opportunities</a> as parents look to prioritize their children’s education and enrichment opportunities. However, as families nationwide continue working to combat the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-covid-academic-slide-could-be-worse-than-expected/2022/02?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=eight-emerging-education-franchises-you-should-know-2719094" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">learning loss</a> associated with COVID-related school disruptions, more and more people are looking to after-school and other supplemental educational programs to support their children.Here are eight education franchises that are just getting started:<h4><a href="https://bluekeyedu.com/own-a-bluekey/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=eight-emerging-education-franchises-you-should-know-2719094" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bluekey Education</a></h4><ul><li>Initial Investment:&nbsp;$105,000 – $269,000</li><li>Existing Units:&nbsp;6</li></ul>For entrepreneurs looking to establish a business internationally, Bluekey Education has been the #1 supplemental higher education franchise in Canada, according to its website. The brand offers support to high school graduates, international students and mature students as they pursue higher education, establishing a unique offer in the larger education market, which largely caters to grade-school-aged students.<h4><a href="https://bestbrainsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=eight-emerging-education-franchises-you-should-know-2719094" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Best Brains Learning Centers</a></h4><ul><li>Initial Investment:&nbsp;$16,500 – $78,700</li><li>Existing Units:&nbsp;137</li></ul>Best Brains Learning Centers provides a low student-to-teacher ratio with certified educators, allowing students to receive supplemental instruction on official educational standards. According to its website, state-certified teachers can open their own Best Brains center for an initial investment of as low as $3,000, making this an incredibly competitive option for educators looking to reach beyond the classroom.<h4><a href="https://www.parkerandersonfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=eight-emerging-education-franchises-you-should-know-2719094" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Parker-Anderson Enrichment<img class="image-style-align-right image_resized" style="width:280px;" src="https://1851-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/story/editor/1657734707_unnamed.jpg"></a></h4><ul><li>Initial Investment: $41,880 – $117,000</li><li>Existing Units:&nbsp;20</li></ul>Founded in 1986, Parker-Anderson Enrichment did not begin franchising until 2014, giving the brand and its leadership plenty of time to perfect the proven business model. Parker-Anderson is unique in that it provides franchise owners an opportunity for multiple streams of year-round income, offering support within schools, community centers, summer camps and more.<h4><a href="https://www.ivykidsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=eight-emerging-education-franchises-you-should-know-2719094" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ivy Kids Systems</a></h4><ul><li>Initial Investment:&nbsp;$1,053,500 – $5,505,000</li><li>Existing Units:&nbsp;17</li></ul>Ivy Kids Systems delivers a unique offering to families of young children, incorporating an active learning curriculum to early childhood care. The brand also shows concern for a child's overall wellbeing, implementing “Brain Bites,” a school nutrition program specifically catered to providing the nutrients young children need for proper development.<h4><a href="https://www.bricksbotsbeakersfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=eight-emerging-education-franchises-you-should-know-2719094" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Bricks Bots &amp; Beakers<img class="image-style-align-right" src="https://1851-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/story/editor/1657734739_download.png"></a></h4><ul><li>Initial Investment:&nbsp;$29,600 – $37,500</li><li>Existing Units:&nbsp;24</li></ul>Bricks Bots &amp; Beakers, or B3, provides an after-school, summer and enrichment program that focuses specifically on STEAM — science, technology, engineering, art and math — in the context of camps, parties, field trips and workshops. The brand positions itself as “the widest STEAM offering in the industry for less than the price of a mid-level new car,” allowing franchisees access to a specialized business for a relatively low initial investment.<h4><a href="https://challenge-island.com/own-a-franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=eight-emerging-education-franchises-you-should-know-2719094" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Challenge Island</a></h4><ul><li>Initial Investment:&nbsp;$48,300 – $62,950</li><li>Existing Units:&nbsp;163</li></ul>Challenge Island provides a mobile, STEAM, project-based learning business in a rare, screen-free environment. Franchisees can provide unique, hands-on learning experiences and secure multiple income streams through on-site field trips, camps, virtual programs, Girl Scout workshops and more.<h4><a href="https://www.skillsamurai.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=eight-emerging-education-franchises-you-should-know-2719094" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Skill Samurai<img class="image-style-align-right image_resized" style="width:301px;" src="https://1851-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/story/editor/1657734769_336010-avatar-image-1624281594.jpeg"></a></h4><ul><li>Initial Investment:&nbsp;$104,115 – $307,950</li><li>Existing Units:&nbsp;15</li></ul>Skill Samurai is currently operating in the U.S., Canada and Latin America and is launching in Australia and Asia soon. The brand allows franchisees to run a business in a mobile format, online-only or a physical location. According to its website, Skill Samurai offers more exciting tutoring for students and carries less stigma.<h4><a href="https://casaearlylearning.com/franchising/own-a-casa/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=eight-emerging-education-franchises-you-should-know-2719094" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Casa de Corazón</a></h4><ul><li>Initial Investment:&nbsp;$738,000 – $3,900,000</li><li>Existing Units:&nbsp;6</li></ul>Operating in the U.S. where foreign language education for young children is less and less common, Casa de Corazón provides a Spanish immersion program that also emphasizes sustainability and social responsibility, better preparing children for their futures by providing a form of education that often is not available until much later in one’s academic career.

Eight Emerging Education Franchises You Should Know

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Having franchised for a decade or less, these education franchises are not nearly as established as others in the industry, but unique attributes set them apart as they continue to grow.

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