STEM for Kids
SFK Franchising Inc.
Company Information
112 Pheasant Wood Court, Suite C Morrisville, NC 27560
SFK FRANCHISING INC is a North Carolina company, organized on November 25, 2013. Their principal business address is 9200 Strickland Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615.
As a STEM FOR KIDS® Franchisee, you will own and operate an educational business that provides educational activities, namely, classes, camps, workshops, conferences and prograrns in the fields of math, science, technology and engineering using specified business formats, methods, procedures, designs, layouts, standards and specifications. Items and products that we may designate or approve from time to time (“Programs”). Our franchisees will provide Programs to customers at one or more sites located and secured by you. You are allowed to operate Programs in various locations including schools, community centers, park and recreation centers, and Other locations designated by the customer. Our franchises are characterized by a unique system that inciudes: copyrighted programs and material, standards, specifications and teaching methods, for our Programs. Program materials, equipment, and supplies, which may include using course: materials, supplies and equipment that are designed and prepared according to our proprietary standards (together “Proprietary Materials”); Qur techniques for marketing and scheduling Programs, standards and specifications for educational and teaching materials and other related marketing material and products for sale to customers along with our techniques for identifying, recruiting and retaining qualified employees and instructors and distinct marketing materials and supplies. We may change from time to time our material and documents. The typical Programs franchise is operated in leased or no-charge space (freestanding or otherwise) located in the churches, schools, day cares, Cpmmerciai; areas or other locations convenient for learning. The Franchise is a portable business model and does not require a store-front. We also may offer an area development agreement (the “Area Development Agreement”) (included as Exhibit G to this Disclosure Document) to qualified corporations and persons (an “Area Developer”), which grants the right to establish and operate a STEM for Kids Business in a specified number of Territories (the “Development.Area”), Area Developers must open each STEM for Kids Business following the Development Schedule set forth in Exhibit B to the Area Development Agreement The Area Developer must exercise the development rights by executihg a Franchise Agreement for the establishment and operation of a STEM FQR KIDS® business. You must sign our then-current form of Franchise Agreement. If you do not comply with a deadline under the Development Schedule, you will be in default under the Area Development Agreement. If you fail to come into compliance by a new deadlirte we will establish and/or upon the occurrence of a second missed deadline, we may terminate yoUr Area Development, Agreement.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
7/10
Investment Accessibility
7/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $28,000 Maximum: $29,500
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $79,300 Maximum: $109,550
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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