STEM Builders Learning Center
Education & Child Enrichment · STEM & Enrichment Programs
- Active units
- 4
- Royalty
- 7.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About STEM Builders Learning Center
STEM Builders is a renowned brand that specializes in providing top-notch STEM education for kids. With a focus on customization, they offer both online and onsite programs that cater to the unique needs of each student. Their comprehensive curriculum covers a wide range of subjects, including math, robotics, and coding. Whether your child is a beginner or an advanced learner, STEM Builders has the perfect solution to nurture their interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. With their expert instructors and innovative teaching methods, they ensure that every student receives the best possible education. STEM Builders is your one-stop shop for all your kids' STEM needs, offering a convenient and accessible way to inspire their curiosity and develop critical thinking skills. Join STEM Builders today and watch your child excel in the fascinating world of STEM.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$25k
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
5.0% of Net Sales
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2024 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations4
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings2
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate33.3%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR15.5%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio2.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$75k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open5 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate7.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.