School Ownership Profile

You do not have to be an educator nor have experience in education to own a Maple Bear school. Maple Bear school owners hail from diverse professional backgrounds but they share common points: a love of learning, an entrepreneurial spirit, a desire to own a meaningful business and a passion for the Maple Bear philosophy.

Our school owners believe that investing in education is an opportunity to make a positive difference in children’s lives and in their community.

Maple Bear school ownership is best suited for candidates who have particular skills, interests and professional experiences. Our franchise partners are passionate about education. They are energetic, business minded, team players who are proud ambassadors of the Maple Bear brand.

During our step-by-step application process, our goal is to determine if you are a good fit for Maple Bear school ownership and if you feel that the opportunity is also a good fit for you!

Profile:

Sufficient funds for the project
Ability to commit for the long term
Business and management expertise
Sales and marketing know-how
Connection to education (school director, teacher) or strong appreciation of academics
Enjoyment working with children and parents
Willingness to follow a proven, successful system
Desire to own a legacy business and make a difference in the lives of children and the community

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Financial Considerations

Our ownership arrangements differ across our vast international network. Some of our owners operate multiple schools or have the rights to develop Maple Bear schools across several countries while others are single school owners and operators.

Given the varied arrangements the financial considerations for a Maple Bear school owner range widely. At a minimum, the financial investment considers the following:

Initial Franchise Fee

The initial Franchise Fee covers the services our team provides related to real estate selection, school design and layout, purchasing support, training and opening support. This fee is dependent on the country and expansion agreement.

Royalties

Our agreements include an ongoing payment based on a percentage of student fees collected. Royalties cover our continuous assistance including training, operations, marketing, supplier relations and periodic evaluations of the schools and operating systems. In some cases there may be a Marketing Development Fund once there are several schools in a given country.

School Set-Up

The costs of starting a Maple Bear school may include the buildout of a new school or the conversion of an existing space. There are also the furnishings as well as the academic and play resources to consider. This fee is dependent on the country and expansion agreement.

Steps to School Ownership

If you believe you have the skills and passion for Maple Bear school ownership and you are looking for a thriving and meaningful investment opportunity, we would love to learn more about you.

Our application process to become a Maple Bear School owner follows a series of steps. You will learn more about the opportunity as you move from step to step which allows you to make an informed decision.

Completion of each one of these steps also serves as a qualification process for us. It helps us to determine whether or not owning a Maple Bear school is a good fit for you!

Note: There may be some variation in the steps below given the specific country regulations and/or practices. The following is only a guide, and your experience may differ slightly. The universal goal is a thorough understanding of the school ownership requirements and the features of the Maple Bear franchise model.

Step 1

Completion of our Online Form

The very first step is completion of our online form. Once you fill out this form, you should receive an automatic email acknowledgement that we received your information. Within the next 24 hours you will receive an email or a call to set up a day and time for a virtual meeting.

Step 2

Virtual Meeting

The meeting will be approximately one hour in length and it will give you the opportunity to ask your questions and learn more about Maple Bear and school ownership.

Step 3

Completion of Full Application Form

After the first meeting you will be sent a Full Application form. The Full Application form asks questions about your understanding of franchising and details about your professional and educational history. There is also a section to fill out about your financial profile to confirm you can financially support school development.

Step 4

Visit a Maple Bear School

Once the documents have been reviewed and screened, a Maple Bear school visit is planned. This is a fantastic opportunity to observe and participate in the day activities and get a personal introduction to our academic culture.

Step 5

Franchise Agreement Signed / Fees Paid

The final step is the signing of a Franchise Agreement and the payment of upfront fees. Congratulations! You are a new Maple Bear school owner and the fun begins!