Squirrel Ai Learning franchise
2026 filing · June 8, 2026
Squirrel Ai Learning at a glance
A learning center offering AI-adaptive tutoring and educational programs.
The business
- Franchisor
- Squirrel AI Learning Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
- Typical size
- 1,000–1,800 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $123K–$168K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $60,000
- $40,000 for a second center and $20,000 for each one after
- Royalty
- 10% + $650 a month
- $650 a month plus 10% of gross receipts, paid monthly, plus 2% to the marketing fund from six months after opening
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross receipts, paid monthly
- Agreement length
- 5 years
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 0
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 0
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
From Squirrel AI Learning Inc’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Squirrel Ai Learning among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Squirrel Ai Learning | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $145,600 | Costs less than 78% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $60,000 | Higher than 88% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 10% | Higher than 95% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 0 | Fewer than 97% of franchises |
How much a Squirrel Ai Learning franchise costs
Opening one Squirrel Ai Learning costs an estimated $123,300 to $167,900. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are initial franchise fee ($60,000) and learning tablet hardware ($21,000 to $35,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $60,000 | ||
| Learning Tablet Hardware | $21,000 | $35,000 | |
| Estimated Accommodation and Transportation Expenses during Training | $2,500 | $3,000 | |
| Rent (3 Months) | $7,500 | $13,500 | |
| Tenant Improvement | $6,000 | $13,000 | |
| Furniture, Signs, Equipment, and Supplies | $10,000 | $15,000 | |
| Insurance (3 Months) | $3,600 | $4,500 | |
| Business License and Name Registration | $250 | $1,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Phone and Utilities (3 Months) | $1,500 | $3,000 | |
| CCTV and Related Equipment | $1,500 | $5,000 | |
| Pre-Opening Advertising (during the 2 months immediately preceding the scheduled opening date) | $4,000 | ||
| Additional Funds | $4,450 | $8,900 | |
| Total | $123,300 | $167,900 | |
Source: Squirrel AI Learning Inc, 2026 filing, page 12
Squirrel Ai Learning franchise fee
The franchise fee is $60,000, $40,000 for a second center and $20,000 for each one after. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Squirrel AI Learning Inc, 2026 filing, page 9
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | $650 a month plus 10% of gross receipts, paid monthly, plus 2% to the marketing fund from six months after opening. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross receipts, paid monthly. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Squirrel AI Learning Inc, 2026 filing, page 9
Sales and earnings
No figures Squirrel Ai Learning 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: Squirrel AI Learning Inc, 2026 filing, page 33
How Squirrel Ai Learning compares
Of the 32 tutoring franchises on this site, Squirrel Ai Learning is the 26th cheapest to open and the smallest by number of locations.
| Figure | Squirrel Ai Learning | Typical tutoring brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $123K | $85K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $168K | $153K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $60K | $30K | $40K |
| Royalty | 10% | 9.8% | 6% |
| Brand fund | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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: Squirrel AI Learning Inc, 2026 filing, page 34
Who owns Squirrel Ai Learning?
Squirrel Ai Learning franchises are sold by Squirrel AI Learning Inc.
From Squirrel AI Learning Inc’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: Squirrel AI Learning Inc, 2026 filing, litigation on page 9, bankruptcy on page 9
Squirrel Ai Learning filings
The figures on this page come from Squirrel AI Learning Inc’s 2026 filing, issued June 8, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | June 8, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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