Concept Description
Welcome to StemTree, where we’re revolutionizing the way students learn about science, technology, engineering, and math. Our highly customized curriculum is designed to foster a deep understanding of these key topics through hands-on activities and experiments.
Our program not only prepares students for success in school but also for the high-tech, high-wage careers of tomorrow. With StemTree, your child will have the tools necessary to compete in an ever-changing world.
But StemTree isn’t just for students. As a franchisee, you’ll have the opportunity to enrich the lives of others while also generating a strong potential ROI. Our business model has a low startup cost and reasonable overhead, making it financially sound.
We offer comprehensive training programs and ongoing support to all of our franchisees, so you’ll have everything you need to run a successful business. Plus, with the education and child development sector projected to increase by nearly 40 percent by the end of 2016, there’s never been a better time to invest in this growing industry.
At StemTree, we believe that nothing is more important than enriching the lives of others!
Publicity
- www.facebook.com/k12stemtree
- Four years in a raw voted best summer camp in NOVA
- Best Stem Programs two years in a row
Unit Option
Single, Multiple, Area Representative/Master Developer
Background
FDD Franchised Units: 16
Corporate Owned Units: 1
Projected New Units: 9
Year Established: 2014
First Year Franchised: 2015
Type of Business: Franchise
Number of Employees: Small (1-5)
Availability
Territories: United States, International, Canada: Registered
Financials
Liquidity: $125,000
*Investment Range: $90,700 - $195,300
Franchise Fee: $44,500
Royalty: 8%
Royalty Description: 8% of Gross Revenue or $325/month minimum, whichever is greater
Advertising: 3% of Gross Revenue monthly on local advertising
National Advertising: 2% of gross revenue
Passive Ownership: Semi- passive at onset (they can hire a manager to run business)
Passive Ownership means the owner is working 15 hours or less per week in the business.
Available Discounts
- Veterans
Discount Description: Veterans receive 10% discount off IFF
Training, Support and Assistance
Co-Operative Advertising: N/A
Site Selection Assistance: Available
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Length of Training: 30 hours +
Training Description:
Training covers all business operations as well as workshops on how to run and promote the business. It is scheduled in accordance with the needs of new franchisees. We anticipate holding a training class once per month. You must complete the initial training program to our satisfaction at least 30 days before the opening of the franchised business.
We do not charge for initial training; however, you must pay for all travel costs and living expenses for you and any of your attendees. The training materials include the Operations Manual and related written materials. The training includes the following:
Introduction to the Curriculum
– Programming
– Overview of Brand
– Value Proposition
– Who We are
Marketing the Education Services
– Generating Awareness
– Competition
– Advertising
– Selling the Services
– Sales Scripts
Management and Operations
– Technology
– Staffing
– Payroll
– Operations
– Working with Customers
– Managing the Relationship
– Driving Repeat Business
– Administrative
Operational and Marketing Tools:
Included in the training.
Financing Assistance: N/A