NORY franchise
2026 filing · March 31, 2026Shares sales figures
NORY at a glance
An after-school and camp program for children offering hands-on STEM projects in coding, robotics, engineering and science. At the end of 2025 there were 2 NORY locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Industry
- Education
- Franchisor
- NORY Franchising LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- First location
- 2016
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $91K–$158K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 8%
- 8% of gross revenues, paid monthly, plus 2% to the brand fund
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross revenue, paid with the royalty
- Renewal fee
- $4,500
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 7 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 2
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 2
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
From NORY Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
NORY among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | NORY | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $124,749 | Costs less than 82% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $45,000 | Higher than 55% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 8% | Higher than 85% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 2 | Fewer than 82% of franchises |
How much a NORY franchise costs
Opening one NORY costs an estimated $91,219 to $158,279. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are additional funds – 3 months ($24,313 to $56,363) and initial franchise fee ($45,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | ||
| Construction, Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $500 | |
| Furniture & Fixtures | $2,550 | $3,450 | |
| Equipment | $6,850 | $18,050 | |
| Signage (interior and exterior) | $200 | $400 | |
| Computer System | $280 | $1,808 | |
| Opening Inventory of NORY Products – Franchisor/Affiliate | $2,500 | $3,260 | |
| Opening Inventory – Third Parties | $3,260 | ||
| Rent Deposits | $0 | $6,000 | |
| Utility Deposits | $0 | $140 | |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums | $416 | $1,249 | |
| Pre-opening Travel Expense | $1,250 | $7,500 | |
| Pre-Launch and Opening Advertising | $3,000 | $6,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 | $4,000 | |
| Business Permits and Licenses | $300 | ||
| Printing, Stationery and Office Supplies | $300 | $1,000 | |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months | $24,313 | $56,363 | |
| Total | $91,219 | $158,279 | |
Source: NORY Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 19
NORY franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: NORY Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 8% of gross revenues, paid monthly, plus 2% to the brand fund. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross revenue, paid with the royalty. |
| Technology Fee | Up to a maximum of $600 per month; currently $250 per month. |
| NSF Check Fee of Failed Electronic Fund Transfer | $50 per violation |
| Renewal Fee | $4,500 |
| Additional Training | $500 per person per day, plus expenses |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: NORY Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Other fees as filed, from pages 13–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures NORY publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: NORY Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 44
How NORY compares
Of the 221 education franchises on this site, NORY is the 81st cheapest to open and the 178th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | NORY | Typical education brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $91K | $120K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $158K | $228K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $45K | $42K | $40K |
| Royalty | 8% | 7% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| US locations | 2 | 15 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 148 of 221 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 221 brands in education franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 (0) | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: NORY Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 45
Who owns NORY?
NORY franchises are sold by NORY Franchising LLC.
From NORY Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| 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: NORY Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 12, bankruptcy on page 12
NORY filings
The figures on this page come from NORY Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing, issued March 31, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | March 31, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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