First-To-Market STEM Education Franchise System

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Five years of activities to keep kids engaged, while showing parents progress. Recurring revenue and low variable costs.

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Open Academies

62 Territories Sold

30,657

Children Taught

364,474

Project Sessions Completed

We are Steamoji, the world’s fastest growing STEM franchise. Steamoji’s franchise system helps mission-minded investors support their local communities and make a good living. The way we achieve these outcomes is through our 400-hour “Build to Solve”® curriculum that keeps kids engaged, their parents informed and requires no technical skills to manage.

About Steamoji

Designed by parents

Steamoji is a maker academy for kids that trains builders, makers, inventors and entrepreneurs.

Technological change is accelerating. Many parents feel STEM subjects are important to help prepare their children for the careers of their future, but see schools more focused on traditional studies.

Steamoji fills this gap.

Why Consider Steamoji?

Steamoji’s franchise system helps mission-minded investors support their local communities and make a good living.

BY 2023, STEM = 70% OF TOPS JOBS

Over the last 20 years, how much has your cell phone changed compared to you children's school curriculum? Parents understand this which creates a high-demand market. As a Steamoji franchise owner you will naturally become a hub for parents trying to fill this gap in your community.

TECHNOLOGY INSIDE STEAMOJI

Steamoji uses a mix of custom-built and third-party systems. We designed technology systems to (1) maximize franchisees operational efficiency and (2) be sure kids stay engaged, while parents see progress, including videos of children’s progress with conversation starters in our parent mobile app.

TECHNOLOGY INSIDE STEAMOJI

WHAT MAKES STEAMOJI UNIQUE?

Steamoji’s 400-hour structured curriculum is unique. We designed Steamoji in a structured and reinforcing fashion across five subject pathways: fabrication, physical computing, engineering, digital arts and applied design. Students are taught basic skills, then encouraged to practically apply them in a spirit of Build to Solve®.

KIDS STAY ENGAGED, PARENTS SEE PROGRESS

What did your child last say when you asked them "What did you learn in class?" "I forgot" is the all-too-common response. We believe kids need to be engaged in order to attend, while clearly showing parents the progress they are making. Everyone stays happy.

400-HOUR "BUILD TO SOLVE" CURRICULUM

Our 400-hour structured and reinforcing curriculum sets us apart. No one else has anything like it. Attending 2 hours a week, an elementary school child could spend almost 4 years at your academy. Think of the lifetime value and reduced churn.

GAMIFICATION

To keep kids engaged, we have gamification elements baked in a multiple points. From Oji Coins that are redeemable for prizes, achievement levels to motivate progression, and house teams to create a sense of camaraderie across levels and geographies; all these elements make kids want to come back to your academy.

BACKEND IT SYSTEM

We provide a number of IT systems to help you succeed. A dashboard administration system helps you manage CRM and operations at your academy. An 'Apprentice App' for kids is used to deliver pre-recorded video lessons. An 'Academy App' helps you make sure everything runs smoothly.

OPTIMIZED FRANCHISE SYSTEM

We have invested heavily in developing support systems to help you succeed at each of the 3 development stages for your Steamoji Academy. Our extensive training process, and ongoing support, will help you get from launch, to break even, to running a profitable business.

BRAND DEVELOPMENT

With Steamoji, you will not only feel good as you see first-hand how you are igniting sparks of creativity in the kids at your academy, you will also look good while doing it! At Steamoji HQ we have a priority on developing the 'Steamoji' brand nationwide, including a 'pre-seeding' program to hand off existing memberships in your territory to you on Day 1!

TRAINING & SUPPORT - You are never alone.

We have a detailed training program to support you through the three stages of owning a Steamoji franchise.

Opening the Doors

You will be assigned a Steamoji Success Partner. At this time you will start a minimum of 4 months of weekly e-learning. You will be introduced to all things Steamoji and get a solid foundation for both the marketing and operations sides of the business. Just before you open, you will also visit a Steamoji location where you will spend a few days operating a real location.

Race to Break Even

After you open your doors, you will continue to work with a Steamoji Success Partner on a weekly basis to help ensure that you reach break-even as quickly as possible.

Race to Break Even

After you open your doors, you will continue to work with a Steamoji Success Partner on a weekly basis to help ensure that you reach break-even as quickly as possible.

Ongoing Growth

Once you have reached cashflow break even, your Steamoji Success Partner will continue to check-in, but less frequently. At this stage, we hope you can start sharing your experience and expertise with other franchisees in the system.

INVESTMENT

Private STEM Education is a rapidly growing market.

$100,000 in Available Capital is Needed

The total investment to open a new Steamoji Academy franchise ranges from $193,055 to $494,955. This figure includes a $40,000 franchise fee, as well as all the other investments needed to open your doors.

INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE ············································································· $40,000

A one-time payment. Ongoing royalties are 8% with an additional 2% contributed to a general brand fund.

INITIAL TECHNOLOGY FEE ············································································ $4,155

This includes a one-time setup fee and the first 3 months of operation.

LEASE DEPOSIT ··········································································· $3,500 - $16,000

This varies depending on location, but is typically 1-2 months of rent.

LEASE PAYMENTS ··································································· $10,500 - $24,000

This is for the first 3 months of operation assuming a monthly rent between $3,500 and $8,000.

LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS ··········································· $65,000 - $223,000

This varies depending on the physical state of the location you find.

PERMITS & INSURANCE ····························································· $2,000 - $7,500

In accordance with your local legal jurisdiction.

ARCHITECT & ENGINEERING FEES ······································· $5,500 - $19,000

The plans to build out your space.

DESIGN PACKAGE ························································································· $3,000

Our plans for your architect to ensure Steamoji brand consistency across the system.

FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS & EQUIPMENT ··························· $10,000 - $19,000

Items you will need to build out your academy.

SIGNAGE & GRAPHICS ··························································· $6,000 - $20,000

The Steamoji branding package.

IT & OFFICE EQUIPMENT ······························································ $3,000 - $3,500

Standard office gear.

FABRICATION EQUIP ··································································· $2,400 - $13,000

3D printers, laser cutters, etc.

PROJECT KITS ·············································································· $5,000 - $5,500

Kits you provide to the apprentices at your academy.

PROJECT TABLETS & LAPTOPS ················································ $5,000 - $11,500

Provided to apprentices at their workstations.

GENERAL SUPPLIES ············································································· $300 - $800

Odds & ends for the space for the first 3 months.

LAUNCH MARKETING ······························································ $10,000 - $15,000

Initial marketing spend to get you through grand opening and onto a healthy start.

LOCAL MARKETING. ······················································································· $9,000

This is typically for the first 3 months of advertising spend on Facebook and Google.

PROFESSIONAL FEES ··································································· $1,000 - $10,000

Payments to lawyers, accountants, etc.

INITIAL TRAINING ········································································· $2,500 - $5,000

Travel and accommodation fees for face-to-face training sessions.

WORKING CAPITAL & UTILITIES ············································· $5,000 - $50,000

Other operating costs for the first 3 months of operation.

Total Estimated Investment

$197,063 to $487,913

INVESTMENT

Private STEM Education is a rapidly growing market

$100,000 in Available Capital is Needed

The total investment to open a new Steamoji Academy franchise ranges from $197,063 to $487,913. This figure includes a $40,000 franchise fee, as well as all the other investments needed to open your doors.

ACADEMY

Total Estimated Investment

$197,063 to $487,913

INVESTMENT

Private STEM education is rapidly growing in market. Choose our full academy model investment to open a new Steamoji Academy.

Total Estimated Investment

ACADEMY

$197,063 to $487,913

PATH TO OWNERSHIP

What happens after I fill out a form to learn more?

Request More Info

Initial Call

Have a call with a franchise development representative to see if this is the right opportunity for you.

Review & Sign

You will have the chance to review our Franchise Disclosure Document and talk to existing franchise partners. We will review your financial and personal qualifications.

Planning & Training

Find a location, start construction while doing online and in-person training to get you ready.

Open Your Doors

Hit the ground running as you go through the steps in our Fast Track to 60 program to open.

Request More Info

Initial Call

Have a call with a franchise development representative to see if this is the right opportunity for you.

Review & Sign

You will have the chance to review our Franchise Disclosure Document and talk to existing franchise partners. We will review your financial and personal qualifications.

Planning & Training

Find a location, start construction while doing online and in-person training to get you ready.

Open Your Doors

Hit the ground running as you go through the steps in our Fast Track to 60 program to open.

FRANCHISE PARTNER TESTIMONIALS

"We love the way Steamoji is organized and structured, the professionalism of curriculum, and the academy concept. "

-KALYANI A.

Steamoji Kirkland

"Once I met Steamoji, analyzed the business model and the finances I could see the future. It is important for young children to learn STEM. These are essential skills for the young generation."

-BELLA W.

Steamoji Richmond Central

"We love the way Steamoji is organized and structured, the professionalism of curriculum, and the academy concept. "

-KALYANI A.

Steamoji Kirkland

"Once I met Steamoji, analyzed the business model and the finances I could see the future. It is important for young children to learn STEM. These are essential skills for the young generation."

-BELLA W.

Steamoji Richmond Central

"After just under two years in business we have already paid off our initial investment and are thrilled to be changing kids' lives through STEM. "

-ADAM H.

Steamoji Kitsilano

"We looked at other franchises in children's after-school education and there was nothing holistic. Steamoji was more practical and hands-on, which is what attracted us. "

-SANKETH A.

Steamoji Seattle

"After just under two years in business we have already paid off our initial investment and are thrilled to be changing kids' lives through STEM. "

-ADAM H.

Steamoji Kitsilano

"We looked at other franchises in children's after-school education and there was nothing holistic. Steamoji was more practical and hands-on, which is what attracted us. "

-SANKETH A.

Steamoji Seattle

FAQs: The Top Questions We Hear

FINANCIALS

What is my initial investment?

The biggest variable is real estate, which is specific to your location. Factoring in the launch marketing budget and 3 months in working capital, your total initial investment ranges from $222,500 to $493,000. You should plan to have at least $100,000 in liquid capital. The rest can be financed, which we can guide you through as part of the onboarding process.

How much liquid capital do I need?

$100,000 in Available Capital is Needed.

How much is the franchise fee?

Franchise fee is $40,000.

What are the ongoing fees?

You only pay an 8% licensing fee and a 2% brand fund fee.

SUPPORT

What are the steps to ownership?

Start by submitting a request for more information and our Franchise Development Team will contact you within 24 hours. We’ll set up a meeting or call where we can take the time to get to know you and answer your initial questions, so you can be confident that Steamoji is a great fit for you.

When you’re ready to move forward, we’ll share our financial model and its many revenue streams. Then, we disclose our Franchise Disclosure Document and within the 14-day holding period we’ll connect you with our CEO and current franchise partners for validation calls.

Next, you’ll come and visit one of our Academies for a tour and meet the Steamoji team. Finally, if you are selected by us you’ll then be able to sign a License Agreement and your Steamoji journey will begin!

What training and support is provided?

We have a dedicated team who will be there to train you before you open and support you after you open. We’ll onboard you in every aspect of operating a Steamoji Academy, from the business aspects to the curriculum.

As soon as you sign a License Agreement with us, we’ll work with you to secure funding, if necessary, and connect you with a local real estate broker who will scout appropriate locations for your Steamoji Academy. Training is typically a 16-week process that involves virtual sessions, with one week on location at our corporate Academy.

Is assistance available from the Steamoji franchise for the design and construction of the location?

Yes, we’ll work with you to design and build out your franchise location. We provide support and guidance to ensure that your Steamoji Academy meets brand standards, and our team will help you create a fun and welcoming learning environment for your apprentices.

OPERATIONS

How are you different from your competitors?

Steamoji is different from other education centres in a variety of ways, but our key differentiators involve the structure of our memberships and our unique curriculum. The majority of our members subscribe via annual or monthly memberships, which helps you to forecast predictable and reliable revenue streams.

Our curriculum is designed to be delivered in a physical location with hands-on tools and technology, providing apprentices with access to content they won’t find in their local schools. For us, it’s not about competing with online learning models or tutoring platforms – we’ve created a maker space that kids not only must attend in-person to progress their STEAM education, but a place they’ll also want to come back to week after week.

We incorporate many unique elements that keep kids and parents engaged in the format, such as gamification, our custom app for parents, and much more we can’t wait to tell you about!

What type of experience do I need to open a Steamoji Academy?

Experience running a business and working with children is helpful, but not necessary. The keys to success are active engagement in your local community and a willingness to develop your Steamoji as the centre for STEAM education in your local area.

Our franchisees come from a wide range of backgrounds. We work with owners who don’t come from an educational background and choose to hire their own Academy Directors while they focus on other aspects of the business. We also have hands-on owners who operate as Academy Directors while working with a wider team to support business operations. We’re here to help you find a balance that works for your lifestyle and business goals.

What are Steamoji's operating hours?

We understand the importance of adapting our operating hours to best fit the needs of each location. We’ll work with you to carefully assess and determine the optimal operating hours for your Steamoji Academy based on a variety of factors, including local market dynamics, demographic considerations, and individual preferences.

What are the ideal space requirements to run a Steamoji franchise?

The ideal space for your franchise is 1,200-1,600 square feet. Our Development Team, in collaboration with experienced commercial real estate partners, will work closely with you to identify the most suitable Academy location that aligns with community demographics, local market dynamics, and your specific space requirements.

Do I have to personally operate the franchise, or can I appoint an academy director to oversee it?

The choice is yours! At Steamoji, we empower our franchisees to decide whether they want to be hands-on owner-operators or hire a dedicated academy director. We prioritize what works best for you, as it aligns with what works best for us.

How does staffing work, how many people do I have to hire?

Each academy is run by the Academy Director (similar to a Branch Manager). This can be yourself or someone you hire. All other staff are known as Facilitators, who are typically part-time staff who are passionate about STEM and education. Because of our curriculum’s unique delivery method, staff with specialist knowledge are not required – it’s all about building an enthusiastic and supportive team of people who enjoy working with kids.

Typically, we recommend a 1:6 ratio of Facilitators to Apprentices – this allows Apprentices to have a great experience while also ensuring you’re able to run a successful and profitable business.

I run a daycare at home. Can I integrate Steamoji into my existing business?

No, Steamoji Academies are purpose-built education centres, typically located in commercial retail spaces. We often find that people who have a background in childcare and education are great franchisees, however Steamoji Academies are not suitable for shared business usage.

How is your curriculum delivered?

We operate on a hybrid learning model. Each apprentice has their own workstation that includes a tablet, the materials they’ll need for that day, and access to all of the tools and technology that are part of the exciting Steamoji experience.

Apprentices access the entire curriculum through a purpose-built app, which is the main resource for their Steamoji journey. It hosts the video tutorials that guide them through each project, as well as quizzes to test their knowledge and additional content to challenge and guide them. Academy staff are on hand to support, troubleshoot, provide guidance, and help prepare materials.

How often is the curriculum updated to incorporate new technological advancements such as AI?

Constantly! Our curriculum team is always monitoring, observing, and evaluating STEM in and out of Steamoji and updating the curriculum to incorporate new and exciting technology. We also spend time in Academies to observe the curriculum in action and optimize it accordingly.

Our curriculum is a living, breathing entity that is always advancing with the wider world.

For informational purposes only. This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Currently, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, and Wisconsin regulate the offer and sale of franchises. We will not offer franchises to residents of, or for locations in, these states until we are in compliance with applicable pre-sale registration requirements.