About Maple Bear USA Franchise
Maple Bear USA is an international early education franchise that has been franchising since 2019, backed by Maple Bear Global Schools, Ltd.
The brand operates preschool and elementary school programs that use a Canadian bilingual education methodology, blending English instruction with play based, student centered learning approaches.
Maple Bear schools are known globally for their high academic standards and warm, engaging classroom environments.
Maple Bear USA Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$690K
Average Investment
$1.3M
Maximum Investment
$1.9M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $55,000 | 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 | $690,000 – $1,929,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $690K–$1.9M 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 | $55,000 | $55,000 |
| Real Estate/Rent | $36,000 | $135,000 |
| Lease Security Deposit | $18,000 | $90,000 |
| Utility Deposits | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $55,000 | $825,000 |
| Initial Inventory (marketing collateral and curriculum resources) | $30,000 | $50,000 |
| Computer Equipment (Hardware/Software) | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| Insurance | $6,000 | $10,000 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $15,000 | $30,000 |
| Training | $13,000 | $31,000 |
| Signage | $12,000 | $20,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (Outside) | $52,000 | $78,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (Inside) | $115,000 | $166,000 |
| Architect Fees | $40,000 | $60,000 |
| Construction & Architectural Project Management Fees | $101,000 | $111,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertisement | $15,000 | $45,000 |
| Licenses & Permits (including construction permit and others) | $3,000 | $9,000 |
| Legal & Accounting | $3,000 | $5,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $105,000 | $176,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 20% of the then current Initial Franchisee Fee |
| Technology Fee | Currently, $250 per month |
| Audit Fee | All costs and expenses associated with audit (if underreported by 3% or more) |
| 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 Training | $10,000 per 2 weeks of training (if requested or required additional training) |
| Cost of Enforcement | All costs including reasonable attorneys’ fees |
| Indemnification | All costs including reasonable attorneys’ fees |
| Quality Assurance Assessments | Our costs for all travel (excluding airfare), accommodation, meals and other expenses incurred |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Initial Owner Training: Approximately 2 to 6 weeks prior to opening. Initial Personnel Training: 2 weeks. Ongoing Training: Up to 2 weeks annually. |
| Classroom Training | 100 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | Ongoing + 29 hours |
| Training Location | Via Conference Calls, Video Conferencing, and/or on-site at your Approved Location, or MBGS headquarters/training centers in the United States. |
| Additional Training | If you request or we require additional training, we may charge our then-current fee for such training (currently $10,000 per 2 weeks of training). |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected Territory |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | The franchise is granted for a specific Accepted Location. A Protected Territory is determined by the Franchisor in its sole discretion after a continuous period of operation (24 consecutive months) or when the school achieves 75% enrollment. Criteria for determining the Protected Territory include demographics, population, income, age of children, residential location of enrolled students, and topographical features. Outside the Protected Territory, the franchisor may operate or franchise other Maple Bear Schools or similar businesses. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 2 additional terms of 5 years each |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, the franchisee must: (i) fully comply with the Franchise Agreement; (ii) maintain possession of an approved location; (iii) make necessary capital expenditures for uniformity; (iv) satisfy all monetary obligations; (v) not be in default; (vi) give timely written notice of intent to renew; (vii) sign a current Franchise Agreement (which may have different terms); (viii) comply with current training and certification/licensing requirements; and (ix) sign a general release. |
| Transfer Fee | 20% of the then current Initial Franchisee Fee |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor's consent to transfer is conditioned upon: (i) franchisee compliance with Section 19; (ii) all obligations owed to franchisor are paid; (iii) franchisee executes a general release; (iv) prospective transferee meets franchisor's standards; (v) transferee executes the then-current franchise agreement; (vi) franchisee provides all transfer-related documents; (vii) transfer fee is paid; (viii) transferee agrees to be personally bound by the agreement; (ix) franchisee guarantees transferee's performance; (x) transferee obtains all necessary third-party consents and approvals; (k) franchisee and owners execute non-disclosure and non-competition agreements; (l) transferee's Designated Manager completes initial training; and (m) transferee furnishes evidence of employed instructors' certifications. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate without opportunity to cure if franchisee: fails to timely accept/develop a site; fails to have Designated Manager complete training; fails to furnish instructor certifications; made material misrepresentation; is convicted of a felony; fails to refrain from activities adversely affecting reputation; discloses confidential information; fails to have owners/staff sign non-compete agreements; abandons business for 5+ days; transfers control without approval; fails to maintain Designated Manager supervision after death/incapacity; understates amounts due by >3% on 2+ occasions; is bankrupt/insolvent; misuses Marks; fails to submit reports/pay fees on 2+ occasions; violates health/safety law; engages in exclusively reserved activity; fails to comply with law within 10 days notice; repeatedly breaches agreement/specifications; defaults under other agreements; or loses possession of premises. Curable defaults (e.g., payment, insurance, other defaults) have cure periods of 5, 10, or 30 days respectively. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years after termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, the franchisee, its owners, officers, directors, executives, and managers are prohibited from diverting business, causing prejudice to Marks/System, or owning/working for a competitive business. For 2 years after termination/expiration, these individuals are prohibited from owning/working for a competitive business within 25 miles of the franchise location (or protected territory, whichever is greater) or any other Maple Bear® School, or soliciting customers/employees/associates to compete. |
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 the franchisee or an owner of 10% or more of the voting interests of the franchisee, or an individual with direct or indirect power to direct management and policies (a “Controlling Interest”). |
| Required Suppliers | You may be required to purchase goods or services from us or our affiliates. Unless otherwise approved by us, you must purchase designated furniture, 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 you must use and/or refuse any request for alternative suppliers for any reason, including that we have already designated an exclusive source (which may be us or our affiliates) for any particular item or service if we believe doing so is in the best interest of our franchise system. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | None disclosed for fiscal year 2020. |
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 USA Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$696K
Revenue Range
$402K – $1.3M
Sample Size
3 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Maple Bear USA Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordMaple Bear USA 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 USA System Growth
Total Units
3
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
3
Maple Bear USA currently operates 0 franchised locations and 3 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$60K
Net Income
$-624,905
Total Assets
$53K
Audited by AKIVA MANNE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT for year ending December 31.
Maple Bear USA Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Maple Bear USA franchise ranges from $690,000 to $1,929,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $55,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Maple Bear USA 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 USA 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 USA to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Maple Bear USA franchise owners report average revenue of $696K. This is based on a sample of 3 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Maple Bear USA has been franchising since 2019. The FDD shows an investment range of $690,000-$1,929,000, a 6% of Gross Sales 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 $55,000 and the total investment ranges from $690,000 to $1,929,000 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $105,000 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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