How Do You Join a School Franchise?

Joining an education franchise requires extensive research and a heavy financial commitment, but luckily there are several thriving franchise brands in education that promise strong support and training for business owners. 

Opening an education franchise works for entrepreneurs of many backgrounds, not necessarily just education. According to many franchisors in this space, all you need is a will to help children and families succeed. Plus, with the pandemic causing a rise in at-home, virtual learning, supplemental education and tutoring needs, an education franchise also offers children and parents support in these vital areas.

To join an education franchise, you’ll need to initiate the formal process with the franchisor. Below, you’ll find some of 1851’s favorite education franchises. To learn more about each of them, visit their franchise development website or check out their 1851 Newsroom.

Lightbridge Academy

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

• Startup costs: $70,270-$163,625
• Units: 750+
• 1851 Newsroom

DEA Music & Art

• Startup costs: $136,700-$215,400
• Units: 3
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Idea Lab Kids

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

Mathnasium* Learning Centers

• Startup costs: $112,750-$149,110
• Units: 1,074

LearningRX

• Startup costs: $90,000-$149,000
• Units: 55