Wize Computing Academy franchise
2026 filing · April 15, 2026GrowingShares sales figures
Wize Computing Academy at a glance
A STEAM school teaching coding, robotics and related classes to children aged 4 to 18. At the end of 2025 there were 37 Wize Computing Academy locations in the US, 36 franchised and 1 company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- Wize Computing Academy Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Current franchisor selling since
- 2018
- 8 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Coppell, Texas
- Typical size
- 100–300 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $59K–$90K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $49,500
- For a territory of about 300,000 residents
- Royalty
- 6%–8%
- 8% of gross receipts on the first $250,000 a year, 7% on the next $250,000 and 6% above $500,000, paid monthly, with monthly minimums from the 13th month ($600, rising to $800 from the 25th month)
- Brand fund
- Yes
- Up to 2% of total gross receipts
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected
- Protected territory
- Franchisor financing
- Some financing offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 37
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 36
- Company-owned
- 1
- Change in 3 years
- +24
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 13
- Most in Texas, Florida and California
From Wize Computing Academy Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Wize Computing Academy among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Wize Computing Academy | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $74,500 | Costs less than 93% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $49,500 | Higher than 64% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 8% | Higher than 85% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 37 | More than 59% of franchises |
| Sales per locationYearly, as the brand reports it | $98,674 | Lower than 99% of brands that share sales figures |
| Sales against cost to openYearly sales over the cost midpoint | 1.3× | Lower than 61% of brands that share sales figures |
How much a Wize Computing Academy franchise costs
Opening one Wize Computing Academy costs an estimated $59,000 to $90,000. 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 initial franchise fee ($49,500) and additional funds during initial three months period ($1,000 to $15,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | ||
| Travel & Living Expenses while Training | $500 | $2,500 | |
| Rent | $0 | $750 | |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $500 | |
| Labor (Pre-Opening) | $0 | $1,000 | |
| Computers, Software & Robotic Equipment | $6,000 | $10,000 | |
| Office Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment | $0 | $2,500 | |
| Legal, Accounting & Insurance | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Inventory of Supplies | $250 | $750 | |
| Grand Opening Promotion | $500 | $2,500 | |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $250 | $2,000 | |
| Additional Funds during initial three months period | $1,000 | $15,000 | |
| Total | $59,000 | $90,000 | |
Source: Wize Computing Academy Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Wize Computing Academy franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,500, for a territory of about 300,000 residents. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Wize Computing Academy Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 8
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 8% of gross receipts on the first $250,000 a year, 7% on the next $250,000 and 6% above $500,000, paid monthly, with monthly minimums from the 13th month ($600, rising to $800 from the 25th month). |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Up to 2% of total gross receipts. |
| Local Advertising | A minimum of 2% of Total Gross Receipts on local advertising. |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Wize Computing Academy Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 9
Other fees as filed, from page 10. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Wize Computing Academy publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
- Average sales
- $98,674
- Median sales
- $58,144
Yearly figures for 2025, covering U.S. franchisees open at least one full year at the end of 2025 (22 locations). The average is about 1.3 times the midpoint of the cost to open.
Sales are what a location takes in before rent, payroll, royalties and other costs, not what its owner keeps.
Source: Wize Computing Academy Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, pages 32–34
Growth and closures
Share of franchised locations, 2025 / 2023–2025. Typical means the median: half of brands are above it, half below.
| Measure | Wize Computing Academy | Typical tutoring brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| GrowthNet change in franchised locations | +64% / +200% | 0% / 0% | +1.2% / +10% |
| ClosuresTerminated, not renewed or stopped operating | 0% / 8.3% | 2.8% / 21% | 3.9% / 16% |
| Bought backLocations the franchisor took back | 0% / 0% | 0% / 0% | 0% / 0% |
Typical tutoring brand is the median of the 17 brands in tutoring franchises with three years of counts.
How Wize Computing Academy compares
Of the 32 tutoring franchises on this site, Wize Computing Academy is the 9th cheapest to open and the 15th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Wize Computing Academy | Typical tutoring brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $59K | $85K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $90K | $153K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $50K | $30K | $40K |
| Royalty | 8% | 9.8% | 6% |
| Sales per location | $99K | $361K | $794K |
| US locations | 37 | 27 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 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 | 18 (+6) | 1 | +6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 22 (+4) | 1 | +5 | −1 |
| 2025 | 36 (+14) | 1 | +14 | 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: Wize Computing Academy Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 36
Where Wize Computing Academy locations are
At the end of 2025, Wize Computing Academy had locations in 13 states. The most are in Texas, Florida and California.
- Texas14
- Florida5
- California3
- Arkansas2
- Maryland2
- New Jersey2
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| Florida | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| California | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Arkansas | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Maryland | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| New Jersey | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Virginia | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Arizona | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Colorado | 1 | 0 | 1 |
All 13 states
| Michigan | 1 |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 |
Source: Wize Computing Academy Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 37
Who owns Wize Computing Academy?
Wize Computing Academy franchises are sold by Wize Computing Academy Franchising, LLC. Its filing names no parent company.
From Wize Computing Academy Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing, page 6.
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: Wize Computing Academy Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 7, bankruptcy on page 8
Wize Computing Academy filings
The figures on this page come from Wize Computing Academy Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued April 15, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 15, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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