About Maple Bear® School Franchise
Maple Bear® School offers a premium Early Care & Learning Center childcare and pre-school experience for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.
Franchisees operate schools that deliver a proven play-based, early childhood curriculum, continuously updated with the latest educational developments.
The program features a proprietary "differentiated learning method" and a second language immersion program starting at age two, fostering critical thinking in a caring, safe, and secure environment.
Maple Bear® School Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$799K
Average Investment
$1.6M
Maximum Investment
$2.4M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $85,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $799,000 – $2,394,365 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $799K–$2.4M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $85,000 | $85,000 |
| Real Estate/Rent | $36,000 | $143,775 |
| Lease Security Deposit | $18,000 | $95,850 |
| Utility Deposits | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $55,000 | $878,625 |
| Initial Inventory (marketing collateral and curriculum resources) | $30,000 | $64,000 |
| Computer Equipment (Hardware/Software) | $15,000 | $31,950 |
| Insurance | $6,000 | $10,650 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $15,000 | $31,950 |
| Initial Academic Training | $13,000 | $33,015 |
| Signage | $12,000 | $25,000 |
| Interior Branding | $30,000 | $75,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (Outside) | $52,000 | $178,500 |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (Inside) | $115,000 | $290,000 |
| Architect | $40,000 | $60,000 |
| Construction & Architectural Project Management Fees | $101,000 | $118,215 |
| Grand Opening | $15,000 | $47,925 |
| Advertisement | $3,000 | $9,585 |
| Licenses & Permits (including construction permit and others) | $3,000 | $5,325 |
| Legal & Accounting | $3,000 | $5,325 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $150,000 | $200,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 20% of the then current Initial Subfranchisee Fee |
| Audit Fee | All costs and expenses associated with audit |
| Local Advertising | A minimum of 1% of Gross Sales |
| Late Fees | The greater of 10% of all overdue amounts or 2% per month (or the highest rate allowed by the state where you are located, whichever is higher) of all overdue amounts |
| Approval of Products or Suppliers | All of our reasonable costs of evaluation of the proposed products or suppliers |
| Insurance Policies | Amount of unpaid premiums plus our reasonable expenses in obtaining the policies |
| Ongoing In-School Training | $1,800 per week plus costs of travel |
| Cost of Enforcement | All costs including reasonable attorneys’ fees |
| Indemnification | All costs including reasonable attorneys’ fees |
| Quality Assurance Assessments | $1,000 plus (i) accommodation in 3 or 4-star hotel; (ii) regular local transportation shall be arranged; (iii) daily allowance for reasonable meals and other ordinary costs; and (iv) economy class airfare, the cost of Visa or travel documents, as necessary, and travel insurance for the QA Reviewers |
| Maple Bear Global Conference | $2,500 plus costs of travel |
| MyMapleBear | $310 per student |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Initial Operational Training (online asynchronous); Initial Academic Training (3 weeks); Ongoing Academic Training (minimum one week per year) |
| Classroom Training | 167 hours (47 hours for Initial Operational Training + 120 hours for Initial Academic Training) |
| On-the-Job Training | Ongoing |
| Training Location | Initial Operational Training: Via Conference Calls, Video Conferencing, and/or on-site at your Approved Location. Initial Academic Training: Education Center. Ongoing Academic Training: In-School. |
| Additional Training | Master Franchisee may, at its sole discretion, provide or suggest other mandatory or optional training. All costs associated with additional training requested by Subfranchisee shall be borne by Subfranchisee. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected Territory (after certain conditions are met), initially Designated Area |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | There is no minimum Protected Territory. |
| Description | The criteria used for determining the boundaries of your Protected Territory are similar to those described for a Designated Area, including population, projected growth, estimated number of households, families, age, income, marital status, age of children, workplace population, family data, household ownership, major and restricting topographical features, density of residential and business entities, trading pattern, traffic flows, and residential location of enrolled students. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 2 additional terms of 5 years each |
| Renewal Conditions | You may renew the Subfranchise Agreement if you: (i) have fully complied with the provisions of the Subfranchise Agreement; (ii) have the right to maintain possession of the approved location or an approved substitute location for the term of the renewal; (iii) have made capital expenditures as necessary to maintain uniformity with the System; (iv) have satisfied all monetary obligations owed to us; (v) are not in default of any provision of the Subfranchise Agreement or any other agreement with us; (vi) have given timely written notice of your intent to renew; (vii) sign a current Subfranchise Agreement, which may have different terms and conditions than your original Subfranchise Agreement; (viii) comply with current training and certification/licensing requirements; and (ix) sign a general release in a form the same as or similar to the General Release attached to the Subfranchise Agreement. |
| Transfer Fee | 20% of the then current Initial Subfranchisee Fee |
| Transfer Conditions | Master Franchisee's consent is conditioned upon: (i) no exercise of right of first refusal; (ii) all obligations owed are paid; (iii) general release signed; (iv) prospective transferee meets business and financial standards; (v) transferee and owners sign current Subfranchise Agreement; (vi) copy of all transfer contracts provided; (vii) transfer fee paid; (viii) transferee/owners personally bound; (ix) guarantee performance if requested; (x) necessary third-party consents/approvals obtained; (xi) non-competition agreement signed by equity owners; (xii) Designated Manager completes initial training; (xiii) instructors obtain certifications/licenses. |
| Termination for Cause | Master Franchisee has the right to terminate for various defaults, including failure to timely accept a site, failure of Designated Manager to complete training, material misrepresentation, conviction of felony/crime affecting reputation, unauthorized use of Manuals/Trade Secrets, failure to sign non-competition agreements, abandonment of business, unauthorized transfer, understating amounts due by more than 3% on multiple occasions, bankruptcy, misuse of Marks, repeated failure to submit reports/pay fees, health/safety violations, engaging in reserved activities, failure to comply with law, or repeated breaches of agreement/specifications. Curable defaults have cure periods (5, 10, or 30 days depending on the default). |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years after the termination or expiration of the Subfranchise Agreement |
| Non-Compete Details | You, your owners (and members of their families and households), your officers, directors, executives and managers are prohibited from: (i) owning or working for a competitive business operating within 25 miles of the franchise location or within the protected territory (whichever is greater) or within 25 miles of any other Maple Bear® School; or (ii) soliciting or influencing any of our customers, employees or business associates to compete with us or terminate their relationship with us. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Maple Bear® School must always be under the direct, full-time, day-to-day supervision of you or: (a) an owner of 10% or more of the voting interests of you; or (b) the direct or indirect power to direct the management and policies of you, including those relating to payment of financial obligations, whether through the ownership of voting securities or interests, by contract or otherwise, each as reasonably determined by us (a “Controlling Interest”). You and/or the Designated Manager must attend and satisfactorily complete our Initial Training before opening the Maple Bear® School. You must keep us informed at all times of the identity of your Designated Manager. If you must replace the Designated Manager, the replacement must attend and satisfactorily complete our Initial Operational Training program. |
| Required Suppliers | Unless otherwise approved by us, you must purchase designated furniture, student learning materials and resources, fixtures, and equipment for Maple Bear® Schools only from MB Marketplace. |
| Supply Restrictions | We may limit the number of Approved Suppliers with whom you may deal, designate sources that Subfranchisee must use and/or refuse any request for alternative suppliers for any reason, including that Master Franchisee has already designated an exclusive source (which may be Master Franchisee or its Affiliates) for any particular item or service if Master Franchisee believes doing so is in the best interest of its franchise system. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | During our last fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, neither we nor our affiliates derived any revenue from Subfranchisee purchases of goods or services in the United States. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer any direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or other obligations. |
Maple Bear® School Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Maple Bear® School does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Maple Bear® School does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Maple Bear® School Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordMaple Bear® School has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Maple Bear® School System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
1
Company-Owned
0
Maple Bear® School currently operates 1 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 2
State Registrations
Registered in 13 states: CA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$81K
Net Income
$-575,242
Total Assets
$51K
Audited by MUHAMMAD ZUBAIRY, CPA PC for year ending December 31.
Maple Bear® School Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Maple Bear® School franchise ranges from $799,000 to $2,394,365, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $85,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Maple Bear® School charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Maple Bear® School Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Maple Bear® School to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Maple Bear® School does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Maple Bear® School has been franchising since 2019. The FDD shows an investment range of $799,000-$2,394,365, a 6% of Gross Sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $85,000 and the total investment ranges from $799,000 to $2,394,365 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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