Maple Bear USA

Maple Bear is a leader in early childhood education, worldwide! A proven brand with more than 550 schools in 30 countries across the globe.
Maple Bear USA schools are high quality and affordable early learning centers for infants, toddlers and children from 6 weeks of age to 6 years.
Education with a global perspective including a second language immersion learning environment, sets Maple Bear apart from the competition. The Maple Bear structured student-focused curriculum is offered in a safe, secure, and stimulating environment.
The demand for quality education around the world has never been higher, particularly in early childhood education. In fact, education sectors are poised for significant growth in the years to come as a result of economic and demographic changes, particularly the rise of dual-income, middle-class nuclear families, and the increase of population in urban areas.
Maple Bear schools are an excellent, long-term investment and a proven model. School owners are provided with comprehensive operational resources and a marketing support system to build a strong foundation for business growth.

WHY Maple Bear USA?

The demand for quality education around the world has never been higher, particularly in Early Childhood Education
Education sectors are poised for significant growth in the years to come as economic growth and demographic changes
Desire to own a legacy business and make a difference in the lives of children and the community

OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE

Preferably have education experience, and/or have a strong appreciation of academics. have Business, management, and leadership experience would be a plus.

Ideally owns a property that may be converted to a Maple Bear school or has access to a property approximately 11,000 sq. ft.. Availability of at least $600,000 to invest in the project
Interest working with children to create an inclusive, safe environment, desire to build a meaningful legacy business in the community

AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: Initially focus on Arizona, Texas, and Florida, will expand to all states which don't need FDD registration after Apr. 2022

HOT Regions/Desirable: Focus on high-growth metropolitan cities in Arizona, Texas, Florida

NOT available: Those states which need FDD registration

Available in Canada: YES

International Referrals: YES

BACKGROUND
Year founded: 2015

Year Franchised: 2020

Number of franchises currently operating: 549 worldwide

Number of corporate owned franchises: 3

Home Based: NO

Absentee ownership available: YES

Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: NO

Average number of employees required:

E2 Visa Friendly: YES

FINANCIAL DETAILS

Franchise Fee: Single: $85,000 per school

Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: NO

Total investment range: $799,000 - $2,400,000

Net worth requirement:

Royalty: 6% of gross sales

Additional fees: 2% of gross sales for marketing fund contribution

Financial assistance available: NO

VetFran program: YES - 20% Veteran Discount

SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Training and support program details:

Initial training for you and/or your Designated Manager is included in the Initial Franchise Fee, If more than 2 people attend, you may be charged a fee of $7,500 per person;
Initial personnel training: 2 weeks of academic and process knowledge training, Up to 15 of your academic staff plus you and your Designated Manager may attend, cost is $10,000

Cost for Training: Initial training fee included in the IFF; Initial personnel training: $10,000

Lodging and airfare included: No

Site Selection Assistance: Yes

Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Mentor following training: Yes

Length of mentoring Franchisee: ongoing

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Last updated: 8/5/2026

Liaison: Angela Alvarez, CFPC