Nutty Scientist - STEM Program - Franchise
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Partner with the world's leading provider of interactive science / STEM programs for children. Nutty Scientists® offers the most complete program on the market. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
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Nutty Scientist - STEM Program
Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2026
| Minimum Cash Required | $40,000 | |
| Military/Veteran Promotion | Yes |
Available In These States:
- AK
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- DC
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- KS
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- LA
- MA
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- NC
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Nutty Scientist - STEM Program - Franchise
Start a Nutty Scientists Franchise. The Science of Success!
Operating in more than 250 locations in over 50 countries serving in excess of 10 million children a year, Nutty Scientists is the world-leading children's science 'edutainment' franchise. A Nutty Scientists franchise allows you to achieve your financial and personal goals. We will be here for you every step of the way to assist you build your Nutty Scientists business!
Why Nutty Scientists? The Nutty Scientists Benefits
- The worlds leading brand. Nutty Scientists is in more than 50 countries on all continents.
- More than 25 years of experience with more than 10 Million children participating every year in a Nutty Scientists activity.
- A Nutty Scientists business has many revenue streams with low overheads and high profit margins.—Up to 80%
- The flexibility and range of the Nutty Scientists offering means revenue streams also exist within the corporate sector creating year-round income.
- Instant income with a rapid return on investment.
- Nutty Scientists can succeed in any economy. Nutty Scientists has gone virtual! Our programs can also be delivered online.
- The worlds largest science (STEAM) enrichment program.
- Client loyalty. 75% repeat rate.
- Our curriculum is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards.
- High level of ongoing support.
- Comprehensive training.
- Entrepreneur Magazine recommends Nutty Scientists as one of the 'Top 10 Franchises' for the future.
Nutty Scientists Services
Nutty Scientists has been widely recognized as having the most complete children education/edutainment franchise proposal on the market.
We offer all year-round programs that kids love and clients request, including:
- After-school programs
- In School workshops and programs
- Preschool programs
- Awareness campaigns
- Birthday parties
- Big Shows
- Winter, Spring and Summer Camps
- Evening & weekend classes
- Parties & Celebrations
- Home-school enrichment classes
- Online programs
- Clubs & competition groups
- Scout activities
- In-school field trips
- Corporate events
- Local Authority funded campaigns
Nutty Scientists Franchise Opportunities: The Formula For Success!
You will have a low investment model, a proven successful marketing and sales process, an international corporate office with expert local support, a network of global owners who share information and ideas and the largest international multi award-winning curriculum.
TWO FRANCHISE MODELS
The Nutty Scientists Home Based Model is a great opportunity to start with a lower investment level. It gives franchisees the ability to operate a mobile business delivering proprietary science programs in multiple locations.
The Nutty Scientists Lab offers franchisees the ability to provide all of the services of a home-based opportunity as well as a place to call their own. The Nutty Scientists Lab will become a nucleus where children of all ages can come to learn scientific concepts in a fun and structured atmosphere.
Training & Support
We have been running the Nutty Scientists® franchise since 1996. We understand that you have not.
We are committed to your success. We will train you to be a successful Nutty Scientists owner every step of the way, you will know how to find the best customers, execute the best programs, and keep people coming back for more.
IT STARTS WITH ALL-INCLUSIVE INITIAL TRAINING
3 Days at the Nutty Scientists Corporate Office or online
This first training course is related to management, marketing, sales techniques, programs, personnel policy, and organizational business systems. You will also gain access to our training videos and manuals.
4 Days Training at Your Location with One of Our Key Support staff
We will assist you in selecting, instructing, and training, your first instructors (creative individuals who will perform the shows and facilitate the workshops). We will then help you jumpstart operations by assisting in the organization of your first promotional activities.
ONGOING MARKETING AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
- Your own location “microsite” on our Nutty Scientists website. This will provide you with the ability to edit/customize the website to your liking while keeping consistency and uniformity with our brand.
- Access to the Nutty Scientists intranet where you can download sample proposals, images, videos, scripts, and any other marketing materials you might need.
- Access to thousands of science experiments and a countless number of workshops (which are continuously being updated with R&D).
- Telephone and email access to our professional staff during normal working hours/days, as needed.
- Open communication with other Nutty Scientists franchisees via our intranet and email to share experiences and advice.
- Initial kit of branded promotional and workshop materials to help with the marketing and development of your business.
- Personal account manager and all necessary materials.
- Open a franchise with step-by-step instructions accompanied by a personal account manager.
Are You a Good Fit?
- Over the years we have found that our most successful franchisees have a mix of tangible and intangible qualities.
- A passion for working with children and a desire to make a difference in your community are two of these characteristics.
- You do not need to have a background in science but rather a strong sales and marketing background with the ability to develop and grow a thriving business.
- Franchisees must live in the market they wish to operate.
AN AWARD-WINNING FRANCHISE
- Nutty Scientists is ranked #1 in category in Entrepreneur Magazines’ Franchise 500.
- Nutty Scientists is ranked #1 in the Top 100 Children’s Enrichment Franchise category by Franchise Gator.
- International Gold Star for Quality.
- Magazine Franchise Today Award as most innovative Franchise.
- Platinum Award for Innovation and Quality.
Request more information now!
We offer a 10% discount on the franchise fee to qualified military veterans.
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