Global Franchise 10.2

Scholars Education CANADA, USA, BERMUDA A global tutoring leader with 88 locations and growing. Recognized nine years running as a Franchisees’ Choice winner by the Canadian Franchise Association, Scholars combines proven curriculum, personalized learning, and community impact as it prepares for expansion across new international markets. The Little Gym GLOBAL An international leader in the kids’ gym franchise industry, The Little Gym capitalizes on over 45 years of hands-on experience, early childhood research, and thoughtful parental feedback. The result? An impactful legacy of fostering growth, confidence and social skills in a safe and nurturing environment and enabling children to thrive. Water Babies UK, IRELAND, CANADA, THE NETHERLANDS, CHINA, USA Water Babies teaches more than 80,000 babies a year through 70+ franchises worldwide. A certified B Corp™ and multiple award-winner, it sets global standards in baby swimming, combining expert teaching, safety, and developmental benefits for families across six international markets. School of Rock GLOBAL School of Rock is a global leader in performance-based music education. With 389 schools in 16 countries (with agreements for expansion to 23 countries) and a steady 10% growth in 2024, SOR continues to foster personal growth through music, empowering students with life skills beyond the stage. By 2031, the child education market is predicted to be worth almost USD 282 billion EDUCATION IS QUIETLY BECOMING ONE OF THE FRANCHISING’S FASTEST- SCALING INDUSTRIES – GROWING 8% AYEAR Why education franchises are winning worldwide Smart, scalable, and meaningful, education franchises are proving you can grow a business and make a difference at the same time. Here’s why investors are paying attention: 1. Learning never goes out of style Parents everywhere value education. As incomes rise and job markets get more competitive, the appetite for tutoring, language learning, and enrichment programs just keeps on growing. 2. Proven models, real results Brands like Kumon, Mathnasium, and Helen Doron English have cracked the code for consistency. They’ve built systems that work across borders, making it easier for new franchisees to launch, scale, and see steady returns. 3. Local feel, global knowledge The best education brands don’t copy-paste their programs; they adapt them. Whether it’s Eye Level fine-tuning its curriculum or The Little Gym adjusting its classes for cultural preferences, localization is what keeps families coming back. 4. Skills for tomorrow’s world STEM, coding, and languages are the new essentials. Franchises like Code Ninjas and NovaKid are preparing kids for a tech-driven future — and parents are eager to sign them up. 5. Hybrid is here to stay Learning doesn’t have to happen in a classroom anymore. Brands such as Sylvan Learning blend in-person support with digital learning tools, giving parents and students full flexibility. 6. Built to last Education tends to weather economic ups and downs better than most sectors. Families might cut back on luxuries, but rarely on learning. For investors, that means consistent demand and stable returns. 20 GLOBAL FRANCHISE Issue 10.2 20 educat ion f ranchi ses | PARTNER CONTENT