Mad Science® is a brand with global exposure and appeal—and a dependable and rewarding business to own. Mad Science franchises provides a variety of fun, entertaining and educational science programs to children in schools, homes, camps, libraries, community centers—wherever children are found in their communities. The highly sought-after innovative and engaging programs we developed are easy and profitable to deliver.

Mad Science offers you a unique opportunity to build a successful business while contributing to your community. Our services are in high demand. Teachers, parents, school administrators, businesses and government have vested interests in enriching children’s science experiences. Mad Science franchises realize the benefits of providing programs that make science fun and accessible.

Our franchisees focus on promoting their business and scheduling presentations to be delivered by their staff of part-time instructors. A client-base is quickly built and Mad Science customers keep coming back—and referring us to others. Over 50% of Mad Science business is repeat business! With gross margins of 60-80% per presentation and a relatively low initial investment, Mad Science is smart business.

Your Role as a Franchisee

“If you like children and education, you will love Mad Science.”
—Kenneth Kahn, Mad Science of Central Jersey

Mad Science franchisees spark imaginative learning by delivering engaging programs for children that are designed to instill a clear understanding of what science is really about, and how it affects the world around us. Our franchisees build a business that allows them to enjoy the personal and social benefits of their work. By offering programs that make science attractive and accessible for children, our franchisees are esteemed as valuable contributors to their communities.

Mad Science franchisees focus on promoting their business and scheduling presentations which are delivered by their staff of part-time instructors. You do not need a science background. Your task is to concentrate on marketing your business to schools, parents, community centers and other potential customers, and hiring and training a staff of part-time instructors who will deliver the programs you sell. Our franchisees build strong relationships with school and community decision-makers, becoming highly valued partners in education.

New franchisees are consistently surprised to see how quickly they developed a client base, and how their clientele keeps coming back and referring them to others. With a selection of programs across 6 areas of business—after-school programs, workshops, parties, special events, camps and preschool programs—franchisees have six different ways to satisfy their customers and generate revenues, year-round.

Training & Support

Mad Science franchisees receive a comprehensive training package to get them started, and unmatched support to help them grow their business. Our team provides new franchisees with the materials, training and support they need to establish Mad Science in their community. Existing franchisees are an available wealth of experience and advice, and Mad Science is pleased to act as a facilitator, helping franchisees share winning strategies to help everyone succeed.

COMPREHENSIVE INITIAL TRAINING

• 5 Days in Montreal: Our staff will teach you the operations, staff and equipment management methods, marketing strategies and sales techniques of a successful Mad Science franchise. We will also introduce you to the impressive range of Mad Science programming content and technological tools available to you, and how to use them to your advantage.
  
• 5 Days at Your Location: Your Account Manager will work with you to develop a customized training agenda which meets your specific needs. Together, you will set up your equipment room, train your staff, and help you give the first Mad Science presentation in your community.

EXTENSIVE PROGRAMMING CONTENT & RESOURCES

• Take advantage of our impressive content library, containing over 200 hours of programming and more than 2000 different experiments appropriate for use in 6 areas of business.
• Download detailed user-friendly program manuals, and view helpful training videos online—any time!
• Benefit from a detailed correlation of Mad Science programming to the science curriculum mandated in your state or province—a powerful selling tool!
• Consult our staff of educators, scientists, and program developers, who are always revising, improving, and developing new and exciting programs for you to use!
• Receive comprehensive safety training!

EXCEPTIONAL TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS

• Access a secure extranet site available 24/7 where you can:
  • Search and download from our extensive document library.
  • Download proposals, cover letters, templates and images.
  • Build a customized Mad Science website for your location.
  • Train your staff with streaming videos and manuals that can be downloaded and printed on demand!
• Accept credit cards from your customers using an online system integrated with your scheduling and accounting software.
• Take advantage of our easy-to-use online ordering system to procure customized marketing materials and a full range of exclusive branded products, equipment and supplies—all at preferential rates.
• Draw from the collective experience and knowledge of our entire franchise system.

ONGOING COACHING AND SUPPORT

Let our team help you grow! Forty highly-qualified professionals are working tirelessly to build franchisees the tools, systems and materials they need to maximize their business. Your account manager—your partner at the corporate office—will help you develop and implement an effective strategic marketing plan, and will be there to guide you. With Mad Science, you are never alone.

Investment Options

You have two investment options: The Standard Franchise and the Home-Based Franchise. The nature of your market will determine which is right for you.

Standard Franchise

• Ideal for large metropolitan areas
• Home- or Office-based
• Protected territory of 100–150 elementary schools (kindergarten to grade six)
• Total Investment: $68,500 to $78,500:
  • Franchise Fee: $23,500
  • Equipment Package: $25,000
  • Recommended Working Capital: $20,000 to $30,000
• Training:
  • 5 days at the Mad Science Corporate Office in Montreal, Canada
  • 5 days training with your Account Manager at your location
  • Extensive library of training videos and instructional manuals
• Support:
  • An assigned account manager
  • Access to the company extranet
  • Access to a rapid response e-mail inquiry system
  • Annual Mad Science Franchise Conference in Montreal
• Training videos and program manuals

Home-Based Franchise

• Ideal for smaller cities
• Home-based, with the possibility of office-based
• Protected territory of 25–55 elementary schools (kindergarten to grade six)
  Total Investment: $38,500 to $48,500:
  • Franchise Fee: $9,950 to $15,000, depending on the number of schools
  • Equipment Package: $13,500
  • Recommended Working Capital: $15,000 to $20,000
• Training:
  • 5 days at the Mad Science Corporate Office in Montreal, Canada
  • 5 days training with your Account Manager at your location
  • Extensive library of training videos and instructional manuals
• Support:
  • An assigned account manager
  • Access to the company extranet
  • Access to a rapid response e-mail inquiry system
  • Annual Mad Science Franchise Conference in Montreal

Every Mad Science franchisee’s priority is to put a smile on the face of every child, parent and teacher with whom they work. You’re invited to see how easy, reliable and profitable a smile can be.

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