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Buy a Mad Science Franchise

Mad Science is a children’s science-enrichment franchise that delivers hands-on STEM experiences to kids aged roughly 5 to 12. Founded in 1985 and franchising since the late 1990s, the brand helped define the “edutainment” category by blending real science with interactive, play-based entertainment.

The model centres on bringing programmes to where children already are. Franchisees run after-school programmes in schools, plus birthday parties, workshops, summer camps and special events, covering topics such as chemistry, physics, robotics, engineering and space. Revenue comes from several recurring and event-based streams rather than a single storefront, and the business is typically operated from a home or small commercial base with instructors delivering programmes on location.

Operated under the Mad Science Group, the brand has grown into an established global network spanning more than 20 countries and reaching over a million children each year. Its long operating history, recognisable brand and curriculum library set it apart from independent local enrichment providers.

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Why buy a Mad Science Franchise?

Buying a Mad Science franchise offers entry into the resilient children’s enrichment and STEM-education category through a brand with four decades of operating history and global recognition. The concept carries low fixed overhead: there is no retail storefront to maintain, and instructors deliver programmes at schools, venues and homes within a protected territory.

The model’s appeal lies in its diversified income. After-school programmes, camps, birthday parties and special events spread revenue across the school year and build repeat-customer and institutional relationships that an independent operator would take years to develop. Membership in the wider Mad Science network provides an established curriculum, booking and registration systems, marketing assets and an account manager for ongoing guidance.

Mad Science Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1985

    • Franchising Since

      1995

    • New Startup Cost

      $132,331 – $191,959

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $49,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $10,000

    • Royalty Fee

      8%

      of Gross Revenues

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Revenues

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      70

    • New Units Opened *

      1

    • Units Transferred *

      5

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $388,000

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Mad Science – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Initial training runs to 50-80 hours of on-the-job instruction covering daily operations, HR, accounting, technology and website management. Franchisees use proprietary registration and scheduling systems and receive a dedicated branded landing page for local bookings. Ongoing support includes a marketing plan and calendar, goal and budget planning, and a dedicated account manager reachable by email and a toll-free line who responds within 24 hours, with access to senior management. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and registration-system access the franchisor provides when ownership changes.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Mad Science suits a hands-on, full-time owner-operator who is comfortable leading sales and local marketing rather than personally teaching every class. The strongest fit pairs sales and marketing ability with management experience: building relationships with schools, recruiting and scheduling instructors, and coordinating several programme streams at once. A background in education helps but is not required; enthusiasm for working with children, organisational discipline and confidence with community and B2B outreach matter more. Owners are expected to reside in their territory and commit full-time.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Mad Science has built recognition over four decades as a pioneer of the science-edutainment category. The company has received the Meritorious Service Award from Canada's Governor General and the Young Entrepreneur Award from the Business Development Bank of Canada, and has partnered with organisations including NASA on STEM programming. Regular media coverage and a long-standing global presence reinforce its standing. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the reputation of the specific territory, including local reviews, school relationships and community visibility.

  4. Industry / Market

    Mad Science operates in the children's STEM-enrichment market, a segment of North America's K-12 education sector. The North American STEM-in-K-12 market was valued at roughly USD 21.6 billion in 2023 and is growing at a double-digit annual rate as parents and schools prioritise science and technology learning. Demand is supported by dual-income families seeking after-school care, sustained investment in STEM, and enrichment spending that holds up across economic cycles. For resale buyers, local demand depends on school relationships, household incomes and the density of competing providers in the territory.

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