STEM for Kids franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The STEM for Kids franchise fee is $12,500 and the total initial investment ranges from $19,900 to $48,650, with about $5,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the STEM for Kids FDD.
What are the STEM for Kids franchise fees and investment?
The STEM for Kids franchise requires a franchise fee of $12,500 and a total initial investment of $19,900 to $48,650. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $12,500 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $19,900 to $48,650 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $5,000 |
| US locations | 84 |
| Industry | Education & Children (Supplemental & Remedial Learning) |
| Headquarters | Morrisville, North Carolina |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Franchising since | 2013 |
How does the STEM for Kids investment compare with other education & children franchises?
STEM for Kids's minimum investment of $19,900 is at or below the median minimum investment of $118,363 across the 231 education & children franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 226 of the other 230 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $12,500 compares with an industry median of $42,500.
By minimum investment, STEM for Kids belongs with franchises under $50,000.
What should you verify in the STEM for Kids FDD?
Verify six parts of the STEM for Kids Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether STEM for Kids discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to STEM for Kids?
These education & children franchises have the closest minimum investment to STEM for Kids:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Able Autism Therapy | $40,000 | $20,684 to $228,815 |
| New Mom School | $30,000 | $20,684 to $228,815 |
| Kinderdance International | $15,000 to $30,000 | $18,150 to $47,900 |
| Happyfeet-Legends International | $15,000 | $22,500 to $29,400 |
| Wize Computing Academy | $38,500 | $22,750 to $52,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a STEM for Kids franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a STEM for Kids franchise ranges from $19,900 to $48,650, including a franchise fee of $12,500, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a STEM for Kids franchise?
STEM for Kids lists a minimum of about $5,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many STEM for Kids locations are there?
STEM for Kids reported 84 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has STEM for Kids been franchising?
STEM for Kids started offering franchises in 2013 after the company was founded in 2013.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. STEM for Kids and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by STEM for Kids. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.