Turnkey #1 STEM Youth Education Franchise-Profitable-Tucson

Business Overview:

Business Description

An opportunity to acquire a fully operational youth education franchise, ranked #1 STEM Child Enrichment Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine. This business is a leader in its community, teaching children ages 5–14 critical skills in technology and problem-solving. It leverages a proprietary, gamified curriculum where students learn through technology-centric programs and coding languages. This unique approach turns learning into an adventure, driving high student retention, and recurring membership revenue.

Financials reflect an owner-operator model. The business is currently run semi-absentee, with the owner working 3–15 hours per week on payroll, bookkeeping and planning while a center director of three and a half years runs day-to-day operations alongside four part-time senseis. The current owner acquired the center in August 2022 with 15 members and grew membership to 45 during 2023, earning the franchise's Black Belt award for tripling enrollment. In April 2025 the owner relocated to a smaller, lower-cost unit, cutting occupancy cost from $62,536 to $29,803 and returning the business to positive adjusted earnings.

A buyer will be able to bypass the 8–12 month startup period and capital investment required for a new build-out, estimated at $177,000–$385,500 for a comparable center. The new owner steps directly into a turnkey operation with immediate cash flow, trained staff, a loyal customer base, contracted after-school programs, and all furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) included.

The franchise is undergoing global expansion, further enhancing brand recognition and long-term value for franchisees.

Key Investment Highlights

• Owner-operated upside potential: Currently run semi-absentee at 3–15 hours per week; a hands-on owner can absorb the center director's role and capture that compensation as earnings.

• Turnkey Business: Fully furnished space with trained staff, active social media presence, and strong community recognition.

• Recurring revenue model: Four income streams — center tuition, contracted after-school programs, school-break camps, and ESA-voucher-funded classes and clubs.

• Prime Location: Inside Tucson Unified, southern Arizona's largest school district at 42,000 students across 88 schools, with contracted after-school classes in Catalina Foothills — ranked 3rd of 132 districts statewide.

• Strong Demographics: Pima County has 1.07 million residents and roughly 202,000 children under 18. Arizona's ESA program funds 93,993 students at about $10,477 each, and this center is voucher-approved.

• Industry Growth: STEM-related jobs are projected to grow twice as fast as non-STEM jobs (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

• Comprehensive franchise support: Includes curriculum development, marketing, and training to smooth transition for new ownership.

• Benefit from a global franchise: The franchise continues to expand internationally, strengthening long-term brand equity and franchisee value.

Ideal Buyer

• Investors seeking a profitable, semi-absentee business with a proven model and national support.

• Owner-Operators who want to be more hands-on to further optimize operations, marketing, and profitability.

• Entrepreneurs interested in owning and operating a single location or a portfolio of franchises.

• Individuals passionate about youth education, STEM, and making a positive community impact.

No prior experience in education or STEM required. Franchise training and support are provided.

Location: Pima County, AZ

• Sales: $166,755 (TTM to 19 July 2026)

• Seller's Discretionary Earnings: $45,550 (TTM, owner-operator basis)

• Rent: $2,490 (monthly occupancy — rent, utilities and maintenance)

• Employees: 6 (1 full-time, 5 part-time incl. one open role)

• Year Established: Current ownership since August 2022

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