Math Reactor franchise
2022 filing · March 8, 2022
Math Reactor at a glance
A math learning center or studio for kids built around math competitions and fundraisers.
The business
- Franchisor
- Math Reactor Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Typical size
- 1,000–1,400 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $42K–$77K
- A Math Reactor studio
- Franchise fee
- $20,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 12%
- For a studio, the greater of 12% of net sales or $500 a month; for a center, the greater of 8% or $500, paid weekly
- Brand fund
- None now
- Not charged at present; up to 5% of net sales
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- Introductions to lenders
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 0
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 0
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2019–2021
From Math Reactor Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Math Reactor among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Math Reactor | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $59,725 | Costs less than 95% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $20,000 | Lower than 89% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 12% | Higher than 98% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 0 | Fewer than 97% of franchises |
How much a Math Reactor franchise costs
Opening a Math Reactor studio costs an estimated $42,050 to $77,400. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the franchises under $50K.
The biggest costs are franchise fee ($17,500 to $20,000) and additional funds (for the initial 3 months of operations) ($10,000 to $20,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $17,500 | $20,000 | |
| Business Licenses & Incorporation | $200 | $1,000 | |
| Build-out and Permits | $0 | ||
| Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment | $1,500 | $10,000 | |
| Computer Equipment and Technology | $1,250 | $3,000 | |
| Signage | $1,000 | $6,000 | |
| Architect/Engineering Fees | $0 | ||
| Rent, Security Deposits and Utility Deposits | $200 | $1,000 | |
| Other Professional Fees | $500 | $3,000 | |
| Insurance Deposit | $800 | $1,400 | |
| Office Supplies | $100 | $1,500 | |
| Training Expenses | $1,000 | $2,500 | |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $8,000 | ||
| Additional Funds (for the initial 3 months of operations) | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Total | $42,050 | $77,400 | |
Source: Math Reactor Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 27
Math Reactor franchise fee
The franchise fee is $20,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Math Reactor Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 15
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | For a studio, the greater of 12% of net sales or $500 a month; for a center, the greater of 8% or $500, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Not charged at present; up to 5% of net sales. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Math Reactor Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 17
Sales and earnings
No figures Math Reactor does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Math Reactor Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 76
How Math Reactor compares
Of the 32 tutoring franchises on this site, Math Reactor is the 3rd cheapest to open and the 30th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Math Reactor | Typical tutoring brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $42K | $85K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $77K | $153K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $20K | $30K | $40K |
| Royalty | 12% | 9.8% | 6% |
| US locations | 0 | 27 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 15 of 32 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 32 brands in tutoring franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Math Reactor Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, page 76
Who owns Math Reactor?
Math Reactor franchises are sold by Math Reactor Franchising, LLC.
From Math Reactor Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | Yes. The filing describes past or pending cases involving the franchisor, its affiliates or its executives on pages 14–15. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Math Reactor Franchising, LLC, 2022 filing, litigation on pages 14–15, bankruptcy on page 15
Math Reactor filings
The figures on this page come from Math Reactor Franchising, LLC’s 2022 filing, issued March 8, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | March 8, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
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