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A look inside #1 STEM Education Franchise–Established Code Ninjas Coding Center.
Overview Own the world’s #1 STEM education franchise in an affluent western Chicago suburb (Will County / Naperville area). This established Code Ninjas center teaches kids ages 5–14 to code through a gamified, belt-based curriculum. Fully built-out on a high-traffic retail corridor, with a growing school-partnership channel. Exact location disclosed to qualified buyers under NDA. Why Code Ninjas? *#1 STEM Franchise – Globally recognized brand for children's coding and technology education. *Proprietary, Gamified Curriculum – Belt-based program in real languages (JavaScript, Lua, Python) with strong national franchise support and marketing systems. *Growing Industry – STEM jobs are projected to grow ~2x faster than non-STEM by 2031 (BLS) and coding demand ~22% this decade — parents increasingly seek STEM enrichment. Business Highlights *Turnkey & Built-Out – Operating today — it would cost ~$177K–$385K and 18–24 months to build a comparable center from scratch. *Semi-Absentee – Owner works ~15–20 hrs/week; trained “Sensei” instructors run daily operations. *Established School Partnerships – Afterschool programs with local elementary schools, a B2B curriculum partnership, and a seasonal community catalog — recurring, scalable revenue. *Bookable Pipeline – ~$27,000 of incoming school and camp programs not yet in trailing results. *Prime Demographics – An affluent western Chicago suburb — high incomes, top-rated schools, and family-oriented neighborhoods. *Recurring Revenue – Monthly memberships plus camps, events, and parties. What’s Included *Fully furnished center (computers, software, branded materials; FF&E ~$57,000), leasehold build-out, and Code Ninjas franchise rights. *Trained staff and an established student database with active monthly memberships. *School-partnership relationships and a booked program pipeline. Growth Opportunities *Scale school pilots into district-wide, recurring programs. *Add specialized camps (Robotics, AI, Minecraft, Game Design) and re-engage ~36 on-hold students. *Increase local marketing — the current owner spends little on advertising. Financial & Lease Details Asking Price: $280,000 Gross Revenue: ~$167,000 (annual) Cash Flow (SDE): Owner-operator upside — owner takes no salary; details under NDA FF&E Included: ~$57,000 Lease: ~$5,300/month (all-in) Training: 20 business days at no cost Seller Financing: Available for qualified buyers (up to $100,000 at 7%) Ideal Buyer Ideal for an entrepreneur, educator, or investor seeking a turnkey, nationally-branded business with a built-in school channel. Contact us today!