Skill Samurai Saint Johnis available as a franchise.

Own a business you can be proud of.

Canada's original Coding & STEM FranchiseLow start-up costs | Flexible business model | Thriving education sectorSince 2014, Skill Samurai has introduced over 10,000 Canadian students to Computer Programming.

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Flexible Business Model

Run your business mobile, or build a bricks & mortar campus. Suitable for a wide range of investments.

Work-Life Balance

The typical franchise operates after school and holidays, leaving you plenty of time to work ON your business. The way a Franchise ought to be!

High Demand

STEM, Coding, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence are booming sectors. Our school system can't keep pace.

Franchising for Good

Preparing Canada's children for tomorrow’s workplace, while helping you build a bright financial future

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Meet the coolest kid in school

Many kids find other forms of tutoring boring... and let's be honest, there's often a stigma attached. Our coding classes are fun, designed to help children thrive academically and socially. Skill Samurai students are known as the cool kids in school!
This is all by design, we've modeled our business on some of the world's leading gyms and membership businesses

Finally, a more flexible franchise

3 Franchise Opportunities

On-the-Go

Our 'On-The-Go' brings Skill Samurai to your community. Partner with schools & community programs and take our curriculum to kids anywhere they are, so they can have access to the technology skills they need.

Bricks and Mortar Learning Centre

Start or grow into a permanent location. Become a vital part of your community. Kids come to you. Education, school holiday camps and Birthday parties; 3 recession-resistant businesses in one!

Master Franchise

Got a bigger vision? If you've got experience in supporting multi-site businesses, grab a leading role in one of Canada's Brightest Franchises. If you've got a passion for people and processes, let's talk.

What's included?

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A comprehensive Start-up Plan

Let's be honest; if you're successful, then so are we. We will bend over backwards to support your new business. 

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Franchise Growth Manager

You'll have access to your own business coach. You'll learn best-practice and avoid some of the typical mistakes that most new franchisees make.

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Curriculum Development

We are working tirelessly behind the scenes to develop new courses to keep students engaged and keep pace with technology.

Business Management Technology

Technology and systems are required for success, but it can be daunting starting from scratch. No worries! Websites, social, booking software, CRM, Marketing... We've got you covered.

Marketing Support

Our marketing support team helps you promote upcoming classes, camps, and events through various web and social media channels. We have developed a variety of advertising materials and sales aids to make things easier!

A powerful and supportive Network

The power of a Franchise group lies in it Franchisees. We believe that culture is important. When you join Skill Samurai, you'll join a supportive network of ethical, like-minded entrepreneurs. 

The Industry and Opportunity

The global private tutoring market to exhibit strong growth during the next five years.

October 2020

Source: Private Tutoring Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025

The Global Smart Learning market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.5% by 2027.

February 2020

Source: Smart Learning - Global Market Outlook (2018-2027)

Over the five years to 2024, industry revenue is anticipated to continue rising.

March 2019

Source: Tutoring & Test Preparation Franchises - Industry Market Research Report

The global market for Private Tutoring is projected to reach US$218 billion by the year 2027.

September 2020

Source: Private Tutoring - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics

Education & Tutoring is a Nearly $103 Billion Industry

The markets for birthday parties and summer camps are $25 billion and $3 billion, respectively. Skill Samurai offers a unique opportunity to capitalize on three surging, recession-resistant markets for one competitively-priced investment.

INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE

$60K

(Single Territory)

AVERAGE INVESTMENT RANGE

$106,465 – $146,650

ON THE GO

AVERAGE INVESTMENT RANGE

$155,000 –$353,750

BRICK & MORTAR

On The Go Cost

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

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    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • AMOUNT

    • AMOUNT

    • Initial Franchise Fee

    • $49K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Initial Franchise Fee

    • AMOUNT

    • $49K

    • Location/Rent/Security/Utility Deposits

    • $0

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Location/Rent/Security/Utility Deposits

    • AMOUNT

    • $0

    • Store Design Plan

    • $0

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Store Design Plan

    • AMOUNT

    • $0

    • Insurance

    • $1.3K – $2.5K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Insurance

    • AMOUNT

    • $1.3K – $2.5K

    • Professional Fees

    • $600 – $4.3K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Professional Fees

    • AMOUNT

    • $600 – $4.3K

    • Software

    • $165 – $250

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Software

    • AMOUNT

    • $165 – $250

    • Training Expenses

    • $2K – $3K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Training Expenses

    • AMOUNT

    • $2K – $3K

    • Licenses/Permits

    • $250 – $2K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Licenses/Permits

    • AMOUNT

    • $250 – $2K

    • Vehicle Design and Wrap

    • $3K-6300

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Vehicle Design and Wrap

    • AMOUNT

    • $3K-6300

    • Initial Inventory

    • $6K – $20K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Initial Inventory

    • AMOUNT

    • $6K – $20K

    • Equipment

    • $25K – $37K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Equipment

    • AMOUNT

    • $25K – $37K

    • Initial Advertising Programs

    • $6K – $12.5K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Initial Advertising Programs

    • AMOUNT

    • $6K – $12.5K

    • Additional Funds - 3 Months

    • $1200K – $6300K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Additional Funds - 3 Months

    • AMOUNT

    • $1200K – $6300K

    • Fax/Phone/Internet

    • $50 – $200

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Fax/Phone/Internet

    • AMOUNT

    • $50 – $200

    • Office Supplies

    • $150 – $500

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Office Supplies

    • AMOUNT

    • $150 – $500

    • TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT

    • $95,465 – $135,650

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT

    • AMOUNT

    • $95,465 – $135,650

Costs can vary based on location, and size of the center. The above listed costs are typical of most owners. 

Brick and Mortar Cost

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • AMOUNT

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • AMOUNT

    • AMOUNT

    • Initial Franchise Fee

    • $49K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Initial Franchise Fee

    • AMOUNT

    • $49K

    • Location/Rent/Security/Utility Deposits

    • $2K – $12.5K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Location/Rent/Security/Utility Deposits

    • AMOUNT

    • $2K – $12.5K

    • Store Design Plan

    • $3K – $6K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Store Design Plan

    • AMOUNT

    • $3K – $6K

    • Insurance

    • $1.3K – $2.5K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Insurance

    • AMOUNT

    • $1.3K – $2.5K

    • Professional Fees

    • $600 – $4.3K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Professional Fees

    • AMOUNT

    • $600 – $4.3K

    • Software

    • $165 – $250

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Software

    • AMOUNT

    • $165 – $250

    • Training Expenses

    • $2K – $3K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Training Expenses

    • AMOUNT

    • $2K – $3K

    • Licenses/Permits

    • $250 – $2K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Licenses/Permits

    • AMOUNT

    • $250 – $2K

    • Location Leasehold Improvements

    • $25K – $125K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Location Leasehold Improvements

    • AMOUNT

    • $25K – $125K

    • Initial Inventory

    • $6K – $20K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Initial Inventory

    • AMOUNT

    • $6K – $20K

    • Fixtures/Furnishings & Equipment

    • $45K – $90K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Fixtures/Furnishings & Equipment

    • AMOUNT

    • $45K – $90K

    • Initial Advertising Programs

    • $6K – $12.5K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Initial Advertising Programs

    • AMOUNT

    • $6K – $12.5K

    • Additional Funds - 3 Months

    • $3K – $15K

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Additional Funds - 3 Months

    • AMOUNT

    • $3K – $15K

    • Fax/Phone/Internet

    • $50 – $200

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Fax/Phone/Internet

    • AMOUNT

    • $50 – $200

    • Office Supplies

    • $150 – $500

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • Office Supplies

    • AMOUNT

    • $150 – $500

    • TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT

    • $144,000 – $342,750

    • TYPE OF EXPEDITION

    • TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT

    • AMOUNT

    • $144,000 – $342,750

    • Costs can vary based on the location, and size of the center. The above-listed costs are typical of most owners. 


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    • Costs can vary based on the location, and size of the center. The above-listed costs are typical of most owners. 

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Predictable, reliable income

Other education franchises offer term-based programs. Skill Samurai is a membership model, which means you'll earn predictable, recurring revenue. That's one less thing you'll have to worry about!

Coding to Learn, Not Learning to Code

Anyone can teach kids to code, we teach kids to thrive

Creativity and Problem Solving

Communication & Resilience

Logical and Critical Thinking

Leadership and Teamwork

A Franchise you can be proud to call your own

Join us in creating a profitable, ethical brand that delivers positive impact to our next generation.

Do you have what it takes?

Join us on our mission to change the world. Here's what we're looking for.

Passion For Technology

At Skill Samurai we believe that anything is achievable through technology. We're seeking Franchise Owners who not only share our passion for computer science, IT, and other tech-oriented concepts, but love sharing it with your community.

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Growth Mindset

Technology and business is always changing, Skill Samurai Franchise Owners must be able to change with it. Our ideal Owners exhibit a readiness to scale their business.

Sales & Marketing Oriented

We're seeking exceptional people to join our network. Do you have a background in business management, sales and/or marketing? Contact us now for a confidential discussion.

Networking Know-how

Are you an active participant in your community? Do you have an “in” with local schools, recreation centres, or other youth-focused programs? We find that Franchise Owners who actively network with other businesses are most successful.

Integrity & Resilience

We teach kids many things, these virtues are at our core. We're looking for people who can get back up when knocked down, people who can lead by example and inspire our next generation.

With multiple, complementary revenue streams

Skill Samurai taps into three children’s services growth segments:

EDUCATION & TUTORING

STEM enrichment programs like Skill Samurai are currently a combined $131 billion industry, and are projected to increase exponentially in the future.
The education and tutoring industry, specifically, is $7 billion, and is referred to as a “recession-resistant industry,” due to the fact that even in times of economic downturn, parents tend to prioritize their spending on goods and services for their children, especially those that impact their future.

SUMMER/SCHOOL VACATION CAMPS

Often dismissed as a low-revenue segment of the market, summer and school vacation camps are experiencing a significant increase in demand.
Working parents are constantly looking for high-quality camp experiences to supplement their child’s educational and emotional growth during school vacations. In the U.S., parents spend over $3 billion a year on kids camps, including STEM education programs, when school is not in session.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Every child has a birthday, and parents are increasingly looking into innovative and unique ways to celebrate.
Now a $25 billion industry, birthday parties at STEM education franchises like Skill Samurai are becoming big business, as parents continue to seek higher-value “edutainment” options for their children’s celebrations.

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    • 3D PRINTING





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    • LEGO BASED PROGRAMS




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    • REAL CODING LANGUAGES





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    • STEM CERTIFIED





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    • GUIDED CAREER PATHS





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    • INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS





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