Five Education Franchise Opportunities to Explore

With 74 million children under the age of 18 in the U.S., parents are spending massive amounts of money on their children’s health, education and overall well-being. As a result, the children’s education segment is booming for franchisees, especially as COVID-19-related learning loss creates a demand for supplemental education reaching an all-time high. 

Here are five of the top education franchise opportunities available in 2022.

Sylvan Learning*

• Initial Investment: $85,585–$186,930
• Units: 750-plus
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With more than 40 years of experience, Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of personal learning for students in grades K-12. Franchisees can provide a proven tutoring approach that blends amazing teachers with SylvanSync™ technology, as well as Sylvan EDGE — STEM and accelerated courses and Sylvan Prep — college and test prep courses. Forty-plus years in business means that Sylvan Learning has perfected its business model, providing hands-on support to its franchisees to set them up for long-term success and help them achieve their individual growth goals. In addition to the variety of business models and suite of programs, Sylvan Learning franchisees benefit from the lowest fees in the industry, including a streamlined royalty rate and affordable initial investment.

Lightbridge Academy*® 

• Initial Investment: $621,233–$5,088,750
• Units: 125 open or in development
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Established in 1997, the company was founded as a family business based on core values and a Circle of Care® philosophy that places equal importance on the needs of children, their families, teachers, center owners and the community. Lightbridge Academy® franchisees provide quality early education and child care programs to children aged six weeks through kindergarten and have the opportunity to become a Solution for Working Parents® by tapping into innovative technology and unmatched health and safety procedures. From curriculum development, to location selection, launching outreach programs and overseeing marketing, Lightbridge Academy franchisees have everything they need to thrive in the childcare industry. 

Challenge Island

• Initial Investment: $48,300–$62,950
• Units: 163

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.

Best Brains Learning Centers

• Initial Investment: $16,500–$78,700
• Units: 137

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.

DEA Music & Art*

• Initial Investment: $149,433–$228,133
• Units: 3
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Standing out from other music schools, DEA Music & Art offers a wide range of programs in music, visual and performing arts, including Pop Idol, Rock Band, Virtuosi, Visual Arts, Chorus, Theater and individual instrument lessons. With this, DEA Music & Art offers prospective franchisees a simple, semi-absentee business model, recurring revenue opportunities through a reciprocal program structure and an in-demand consumer offering. The confidence-boosting music and art school has even held performances at Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall.