Concept Description
Welcome to Wize Computing Academy, where learning meets innovation and students thrive in a world of limitless possibilities. Founded in early 2015 by a team of technology professionals with a wealth of experience in the IT industry, Wize Computing Academy is a beacon of excellence in the field of education. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to equip young minds with the tools of tomorrow through project-based learning that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and computational skills.
At Wize Computing Academy, we believe that “learning by doing” is the key to unlocking a student’s full potential. Our project-based curriculum, carefully designed to teach coding, robotics, and design, has proven time and again to be the most effective approach. Through experiential learning, where knowledge is created through the transformation of experience, our students progress through concrete experiences, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation. The result? Confident, capable, and inspired young learners.
Flexibility and accessibility are at the heart of our operations. We cater to students aged 4 to 18 years, offering our innovative programs in schools, preschools, online, community centers, and other host locations. As a testament to our teaching methods, our learners consistently secure accolades at prestigious coding and robotics competitions, including the First LEGO League & VEX Robotics.
Now, we extend our reach further by offering you the opportunity to join the Wize Computing Academy family through our franchise program. As a franchisee, you’ll focus on serving your local schools and preschools, becoming an integral part of your community’s educational landscape. Embracing our proven project-based curriculum, enriched with design-thinking concepts, you’ll inspire and nurture a love for learning in young hearts.
Our franchise model offers numerous advantages, including recurring revenue from schools, preschools, and the B2C model, providing long-term stability and growth. You’ll be part of a close-knit community of passionate educators and entrepreneurs, enjoying the benefits of a lifestyle business that can be scaled at your desired pace.
With low initial and ongoing costs, rapid growth opportunities, and a recession and pandemic-proof hybrid teaching approach, you can achieve a fast break-even point and a remarkable return on investment. Wize Computing Academy’s world-class curriculum reinforces problem-solving, logical thinking, critical reasoning, self-esteem, confidence, and presentation skills in young learners, empowering them to excel in an ever-evolving world.
Testimonials
Testimonial from a Wize Computing Academy Franchisee
Our reasons to take up Wize Computing Academy franchise:
- This space is hot and it is a great time to get into it. These skills are a MUST for the next generation.
- System with no fixed cost, no rent.. it is hugely important. In other businesses so much effort goes in just generating revenue and building a customer base just to cover these fixed costs.
- Product and curriculum is strong.
- Large territory size and size of the opportunity is huge.
- Recruiting tutors—this business offers part-time work with much better than market hourly wages, which keeps costs low and makes it easy to recruit talent.
- Agility the business has shown to changing market conditions in COVID crisis. While the majority of businesses are struggling and are forced to close down, Wize moved all in-class sessions to online seamlessly. This gives us the confidence that owners are well positioned to tackle future challenges.
Video Testimonials
- https://youtu.be/GPX9Z3T6boo – “Wize Computing Academy® was no brainer for me.. I receive the best support, founders really want me to be successful and they do everything to ensure that”.
- https://youtu.be/kt1F5-jtiP4
- https://youtu.be/S9orV9R0lu8
Publicity
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Unit Option
Single, Multiple, Area Representative/Master Developer
Background
FDD Franchised Units: 23
Corporate Owned Units: 1
Projected New Units: 12
Year Established: 2015
First Year Franchised: 2018
Type of Business: Franchise
Hours of Operation: Regular Business Hours
Number of Employees: Small (1-5)
History:
Overview
- Founded in early 2015 by technology professionals with wealth of experience in the IT industry
- Project-based curriculum to teach coding, robotics and design
- We teach students ages 4-18 years in schools, preschools, online, community centers & other host locations
- Our learners regularly win awards at various coding & robotics competitions like the First LEGO League
- To expand the reach of our classes, we offer franchises to those willing to focus on their local school and preschools. We have multiple franchises in the US and Canada
Wize Computing Academy® is a leader in Children Enrichment Education and is recognized as a Top Education, Children’s Products and Services Franchise. We offer online, after-school coding, robotics & design clubs at schools & pre-schools during the school year and camps during summer, spring and winter breaks.
Programs at the Wize Computing Academy are designed to meaningfully extend STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) learning and expanding a child’s mind through the development of critical thinking, logic and reasoning skills. We inspire young minds to be the innovators, creators and educators of tomorrow, make them more confident in technology and prepare them to take on challenges of the 21st century.
Why Wize Computing Academy
Our franchisees are home-based so you don’t need to sign a lease, remodel a site and buy thousands of dollars worth of furniture and equipment. Most of your classes will be conducted in local school classrooms giving parents the confidence that you’ve been invited by the school.
If you’d like to explore bringing our world-changing program to your community, we’d like to start a dialogue. No high-pressure sales techniques—just answers to your questions so that you and your family can decide if joining this rewarding franchise system is right for you.
Here are a few benefits of our franchise system:
- Low Initial and Ongoing Costs.
- Recession and pandemic proof.
- Home Based—We Teach in Schools and Day Care Centers.
- Rapid Growth Business.
- Large Territories (Please contact us, we’ll build a territory that fits your business needs).
- No Prior Computer Coding Experience Necessary.
- Flexible Schedule.
- Project-based Curriculum that Young Learners LOVE!
- Parents Love that their Children Learn Planning, Patience, Problem Solving, Teamwork, and they gain Self Esteem & Confidence.
- We have 5-star ratings on Google and Facebook
MULTIPLE REVENUE STREAMS
- Online Coding & Robotics Classes and Camps.
- After-school Coding & Robotics Clubs at Elementary and Middle Schools, and daycares, preschools & Montessoris’.
- Summer, Winter & Spring Camps.
- Weekend and Weekday Evening Group or 1:1 Classes.
- Preparation for Robotics (like FIRST LEGO League) & Coding Competitions.
Availability
Territories: United States, Canada: Willing to Register, International
Financials
Liquidity: $50,000
*Investment Range: $49,000 - $78,000
**Average Investment: $49,000 - $52,000
Provided by the Franchisor
Minimum Net Worth: $100,000 or less
6 Month Cash: $10,001
Franchise Fee: $40500
Royalty: 6% - 8%
Royalty Description: 8% of Total Gross Receipts on the First $250,000 Annually; 7% on the next $250,000, and 6% on all Receipts in excess of $500,000 each year.
Advertising: Local: A minimum of 2% of total gross receipts on local advertising.
National Advertising: Current - None. Future - Up to 2% of total gross receipts of your business annually.
Ramp-Up: 1 to 3 months
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: 20% off the IFF.
Training, Support and Assistance
Co-Operative Advertising: N/A
Site Selection Assistance: Available
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Length of Training: 44 hours
Training Description:
Comprehensive ongoing in-person and online training in all aspects of business including sales, marketing, operations, support and curriculum.
- Training will be conducted by training staff along Venus Anand & Vishal Bhasin, our Founders, who have operated our affiliate since 2015.
- Training staff have extensive experience in computer technology, curriculum development, sales and marketing and they continue to operate our affiliate’s business on a daily basis.
- The materials used in your training include the Operations Manual; the Site Selection Guidelines, and the Policy and Procedures Manual.
- Training is mandatory for you and you may bring one additional person to our initial training program. The costs for this training is included in your original Franchise Fee.
- You must successfully complete the training program to our satisfaction and do so within the 90 day period within which you are required to open your franchised business.
- You are not allowed to open your academy until the training has been successfully completed.
Operational and Marketing Tools:
- Setup of website, social media pages/handles and online registration and payment system
- Close-knit group of team members & franchise owners to lean on for timely support
- 100% access to curriculum, training & marketing material
- Assistance in recruiting, ongoing business planning, goal setting (OKRs) & tracking
- Identifying initial set of target schools and host locations, age groups and appropriate curriculum streams
Financing Assistance: N/A