MAD SCIENCE
Mad Science Group Inc. franchises children's science education and entertainment businesses that deliver interactive science activities and demonstrations through services like birthday parties, after-school programs, pre-school programs, workshops, camps, and special events for children aged 3-12. The business model centers on licensing a proprietary system including scripted activities, course materials, manuals, and trademarks to franchisees, with optional add-ons such as NASA-branded programs, Schoolhouse Chess, and Brixology. The target market includes parents, schools (pre-K to grade 6), pre-schools, recreational facilities, summer camps, and scouting organizations.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 2% (or $2,000/yr) national marketing fund + $227-$500/mo technology access + $100/mo marketing access + $150/mo web service (optional)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 57 franchised locations operating for the full fiscal year ending 3/31/25.
* Average and median gross revenue are directly extracted from the table in Section I, summarizing performance for all 57 franchisees. This table provides an overall average and median and is not segmented into quartiles for the entire group. No profit, net income, EBITDA, or expense data was found to estimate a profit range.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How MAD SCIENCE Compares
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Children's Education & Enrichment
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MAD SCIENCE Current | $132K – $192K | $49K | 8.0% | 58 |
| Mathnasium | $113K – $150K | $49K | 10.0% | 995 |
| MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS; MATHNASIUM CENTERS, | $113K – $150K | $49K | 10.0% | 968 |
| SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN | $108K – $239K | $37K | 11.0% | 469 |
| CLUB Z! | $41K – $57K | $27K | 8.0% | 328 |
| SOCCER SHOTS | $43K – $54K | $37K | 7.0% | 306 |
Children's Education & Enrichment Average 39 franchises | $205K – $385K | $41K | 7.7% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 39 Children's Education & Enrichment franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+12 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for MAD SCIENCE franchisees (2010 – 2020)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
76 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a MAD SCIENCE franchise ranges from $132,331 to $191,959. This includes a franchise fee of $49,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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