About Nutty Scientists Franchise
Nutty Scientists is a children's education and entertainment franchise operated by Interactive Children Education and Entertainment Corp., a Florida based company established in 2007.
The brand offers interactive science programs, workshops, and shows designed to make learning fun and engaging for children through hands on experiments and entertaining presentations.
The franchise fee is $5,000, making it an affordable entry point into the children's education franchise market.
Nutty Scientists Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$36K
Average Investment
$40K
Maximum Investment
$44K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $5,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of gross revenues or $300 every quarter on local advertising, whichever is gr | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $35,500 – $43,800 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $36K–$44K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (2% of gross revenues or $300 every quarter on local advertising, whichever is gr) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| 1) Initial Franchise Fee | $28,000 | $28,000 |
| 2) Initial Equipment & Supply Package | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| 3) Rent | $0 | $300 |
| 4) Office Furniture and Equipment | $0 | $1,000 |
| 5) Computer System | $0 | $1,500 |
| 6) Insurance, Permits, Deposits, etc. | $500 | $1,000 |
| 7) Additional Funds – 3 months | $0 | $5,000 |
| 8) TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT | $35,500 | $43,800 |
| 9) Real Estate rent/lease deposits | $350 | $1,500 |
| 10) Architectural fees | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| 11) Leasehold improvements | $0 | $50,000 |
| 12) Furniture, fixtures, signs, POS | $5,000 | $45,000 |
| 13) Additional Materials and Supplies for Lab | $0 | $3,500 |
| 14) ESTIMATED TOTAL IF LAB IS DEVELOPED | $44,850 | $149,800 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 25% of our then-current initial franchise fee and $5,000 for training new franch |
| Renewal Fee | Renewal fee is 25% of the initial franchise fee paid |
| Technology Fee | $0 |
| Audit Fee | Due if you do not give us reports, supporting records or other required informat |
| Administrative fee for late payment | $50 |
| 2) Initial Equipment & Supply Package | $7,000 |
| 3) Rent | $0 |
| 4) Office Furniture and Equipment | $0 |
| 6) Insurance, Permits, Deposits, etc. | $500 |
| 7) Additional Funds – 3 months | $0 |
| 8) TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT | $35,500 |
| 9) Real Estate rent/lease deposits | $350 |
| 10) Architectural fees | $4,000 |
| 11) Leasehold improvements | $0 |
| 12) Furniture, fixtures, signs, POS | $5,000 |
| 13) Additional Materials and Supplies for Lab | $0 |
| 14) ESTIMATED TOTAL IF LAB IS DEVELOPED | $44,850 |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | exclusive |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Renewal Term | Agreements will be renewed additional 10-year terms. |
| Termination for Cause | You commit any of the following breaches: fail to complete all pre-opening obligations, fail to begin operation of the franchise; loss of your right to do or transact business; transfer any rights or |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Does not offer financing. |
Nutty Scientists Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Nutty Scientists 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.
Nutty Scientists 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.
Nutty Scientists Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordNutty Scientists 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.
Nutty Scientists System Growth
Total Units
5
Franchised
5
Company-Owned
0
Nutty Scientists currently operates 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | ||
| 2019 | 1 | ||
| 2019 | 6 | ||
| 2020 | 3 | ||
| 2020 | 1 | ||
| 2020 | 4 | ||
| 2021 | 2 | ||
| 2021 | 1 | ||
| 2021 | 3 |
Nutty Scientists Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Nutty Scientists franchise ranges from $35,500 to $43,800, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $5,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Nutty Scientists charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Revenue of gross sales, plus a 2% of gross revenues or
$300 every quarter on
local advertising,
whichever is gr contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Nutty Scientists 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 Nutty Scientists to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Nutty Scientists 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.
Nutty Scientists has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $35,500-$43,800, a 6% of Gross Revenue royalty, and includes an 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 $5,000 and the total investment ranges from $35,500 to $43,800 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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