Franchise

Why Franchise with Us

Turnkey operations
Team of experienced professionals
Mentorship on becoming your own boss
Proven performance model
Brand awareness
Recession-proof industry
Established and successful prototype location
Systems that are simple to replicate
Adaptable nationally
High level of specialization

Our Franchise Process

1. Submit Your Interest

The first step in franchising is to fill out our contact form. This will let us know you’re interested and one of our team members will be in touch as soon as possible.

2. Meet Our Team

This stage is all about getting to know each other and making sure all of your initial questions get answered. Our expert staff can’t wait to start chatting with you!

3. Discovery Day

By visiting our location, you’ll be able to get a real sense of what Uptown Montessori School is all about and see our success firsthand.

4. Review The FDD

Next we will send over our Financial Disclosure Document with all the detailed information you need. Take your time to review it thoroughly.

5. Apply For Financing

Now you can take the time to arrange any financing if needed. Apply for credit, raise capital, or simply self-organize.

6. Sign The FA

The Franchise Agreement (FA) will then be ready to sign on the dotted line. Once the ink is dry you will officially be a member of the Uptown Montessori School family. Congratulations!

7. Begin Training

Our comprehensive training program prepares every franchise partner for success. It will be focused on both sales and marketing as well as most importantly, the delivery of the Uptown Montessori curriculum and program. The primary role will be to prepare for initiating and cultivating relationships with the community.

How We Set You Up For Success

We provide ongoing training and support to ensure success in operations, maintenance, customer-service techniques, product ordering, suggested pricing guidelines, and administrative procedures.
We provide clear guidelines for suitable site selection for any Uptown Montessori School location.
We coordinate the development of all advertising materials and strategies and supply consumer marketing plans to use at a local or regional level.
We negotiate quantity discounts on behalf of our members and pass those savings on to franchisees.
We will continue to research methods and techniques for franchise operations, including purchasing and promotional schemes, that enhance profitability.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ's

What qualifications do I need?

The Uptown Montessori School franchise system can be taught to any intelligent and motivated person interested in learning the business. We primarily want people who have had some element of educational background and knowledge of our philosophy.

Will I have an exclusive territory?

Yes! We offer exclusive territories to all of our franchisees based in specific socio-economic markets and in defined areas based on a population of 100,000-250,000.

What does support for franchisees look like?

We offer all franchisees streamlined operational systems as well as the knowledge and tools needed to create the best possible educational experience through comprehensive training, expert guidance, and ongoing support, setting them up for profitability and success.

What costs are associated with investing in a franchise?

Franchise Fee: $100,000
Royalty Fee: 6% of Gross Sales
Local Advertising: 2% of Gross Sales
Corporate Marketing Fund: 1% of Gross Sales

Financial Overview

The average initial investment for an Uptown Montessori School franchise is between $700,000 to $1,200,000 to account for start-up costs and the franchise fee.

$100,000

Franchise Fee

6%

Royalty Fee

of Gross sale

2%

Local Advertising

of Gross Sales

1%

Corporate Marketing Fund