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Ivybrook Academy

Brand Summary

Ivybrook Academy is a Montessori & Reggio Emilia-inspired children's pre-elementary school. Our schools are uniquely positioned to not compete with ANY other daycares, pre-schools, or tutoring centers because of our unique schedule and educational model. Our franchise owners are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children while creating their quality of life giving them nearly 1/3rd of the year off because of our academic school schedule. The total investment is low, and the return is high, and the rewards are priceless.

Ivybrook Academy provides excellence in early childhood education by valuing our student’s individuality, enhancing their academic achievements, and inspiring their love of learning. Unlike childcare services that cater to working parents, Ivybrook is a half-day curriculum-based learning environment. Our business model focuses on education, not childcare services.

Nationally recognized for their proprietary multifaceted approach to preschool curriculum, Ivybrook Academy has emerged as a leader in the field of early childhood education. Topics of study and experiences are designed to reflect and support a child’s interests and needs. Our franchise owners are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children while creating a great quality of life for their families.

Brand Superpowers

Predictable revenues

Easy to operate

Incredible quality of life

Incredible unit economics

Executive Model

*THE NUMBERS

$540,700 - $869,860 Investment Range

$967,875 Average Franchise Location Gross Income

$213,536 Average Franchise Location EBITDA

7% Royalty

1% of Gross Revenue Brand Fund

$1,000,000 Financial Requirements

Business Basics Get to know the brand

The Stats What is the growth trajectory of the brand

Ideal Candidate What characteristics do the highest-performing franchisees have

Founder	Drew McWilliams
Home Office Location	Weddington, NC
Company Founded	2007
Began Franchising	2016
Industry	Early Childhood Education
Industry Size	$68B
Veteran Discount	N/A
Group Health Insurance	No

Business Basics Get to know the brand

Founder	Drew McWilliams
Home Office Location	Weddington, NC
Company Founded	2007
Began Franchising	2016
Industry	Early Childhood Education
Industry Size	$68B
Veteran Discount	N/A
Group Health Insurance	No

The Stats What is the growth trajectory of the brand

Company Units Open	1
Franchise Units Awarded All Time	110
Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months	30
Franchise Units Open	41
Number of franchisees	72

Ideal Candidate What characteristics do the highest-performing franchisees have

Relationship Builder
Passion to Help People
No Industry Experience Required
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Ability to recruit and scale a team
Business Acumen

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?

N/A

WHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?

CRM, Billing and Logistics

DO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?

Yes

DO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?

N/A

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