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Hopscotch Montessori Franchise
Build a premium preschool business — profitable, meaningful, and globally relevant
Join an international network of Montessori schools across New York, Toronto, and Kyiv, with London joining soon.
With 18 years of hands-on experience, we help partners open and run high-quality schools in major cities — pairing strong financial performance with real social impact. It’s a chance to build a school of your own that can generate $ 1−3M in annual revenue, while shaping a generation of curious, capable, and empathetic young people.
With 18 years of hands-on experience, we help partners open and run high-quality schools in major cities — pairing strong financial performance with real social impact. It’s a chance to build a school of your own that can generate $ 1−3M in annual revenue, while shaping a generation of curious, capable, and empathetic young people.
A business model that combines profit and purpose
Education is one of the most resilient and in-demand sectors globally. At the same time, families are actively seeking values-driven early education with a high level of service. Hopscotch Montessori operates at the intersection of premium quality, international communities, and urban family demand.
Our schools serve:
However, launching such a school from scratch is complex:
Which is why we provide a structured, experience-based system that guides you through all of it. You are not starting from zero — you are building on a model already proven in competitive, real-world markets.
Our schools serve:
- high-income families
- expats and international professionals
- globally minded communities
However, launching such a school from scratch is complex:
- finding the right location
- designing the space
- navigating licensing
- building a team
- achieving enrollment
Which is why we provide a structured, experience-based system that guides you through all of it. You are not starting from zero — you are building on a model already proven in competitive, real-world markets.
Why Hopscotch?
A meaningful mission and a valuable long-term asset
You are not just building a business. You are:
You are not just building a business. You are:
- creating a space where children develop holistically — gaining strong academic preparation, real-life skills, mindfulness, and an awareness of sustainability.
- contributing to your local community by supporting families through one of their most important life stages.
- building a thriving working environment where everyone feels welcomed and motivated.
Established campuses in New York, Toronto, and Kyiv
→ our operating schools run at around 20% margins, with recurring revenue and room for multi-unit growth
→ our operating schools run at around 20% margins, with recurring revenue and room for multi-unit growth
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A full franchise system
→ not just a trademark, but operations, a training center, and ongoing support
→ not just a trademark, but operations, a training center, and ongoing support
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300+ families, 30+ languages
→ strong product-market fit in international communities, and a brand families return to
→ strong product-market fit in international communities, and a brand families return to
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18+ years of operational experience
→ across different countries, tax systems, and regulatory environments
→ across different countries, tax systems, and regulatory environments
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You Get a Complete Operational Ecosystem
We provide everything required to launch and run your school:
Ongoing Support
- biweekly strategic calls (first year)
- monthly leadership coaching
- continuous training for your administrators and teachers
Operations & Management
- full operational playbooks and frameworks
- a CRM system tailored for schools
- team structure and hiring support
- communications protocols
Marketing & Enrollment
- market & demographic research
- positioning strategy
- launch campaigns
- brand materials
Design & Construction Guidance
- architectural standards
- space planning
- contractor and supplier recommendations
Legal & Setup Support
- franchise documentation
- licensing guidance
- lease and landlord support
- HR templates
Business & Financial System
- financial models and ROI planning
- pricing strategy (tuition, salaries)
- budgeting and forecasting tools
- loan support
How we prepare you for success
Training & Launch
You won't be doing this alone. We guide you through every stage:
1. Leadership Training (3 months)
2. On-site Immersion
3. Team Training (5 days)
4. Pre-opening Support
1. Leadership Training (3 months)
- online + personal mentorship
- for owners and management
- through our own Hopscotch Hub training center
2. On-site Immersion
- observe real school operations
- learn from practical cases
3. Team Training (5 days)
- on-site before launch, led by our experts
4. Pre-opening Support
- location selection
- design & construction
- hiring & setup
- opening checklist
Who This Is For
- Build a meaningful legacy
- Become part of an internationally recognized brand with full support
- Grow as a leader and bring a long-term vision to life
Committed Entrepreneurs
- Diversify into a long-term returns business
- Build a scalable, predictable income source
- Turn a real-estate asset into an operating business — not just a tenancy
Investors & Franchise Operators
- Increase property value and yield
- Activate underperforming spaces
- Add a sought-after amenity that draws families and tenants
Real Estate Owners
Example Financial Projection
Ramp-Up & Performance by Year for a 7-Classroom Montessori School in Miami
- Occupancy: 65%
- Monthly Revenue: $206,800
- Monthly Net Profit: +$28,500
- Occupancy: 90%
- Monthly Revenue: $288,200
- Monthly Net Profit: +$88,900
- Occupancy: 20%
- Monthly Revenue: $63,800
- Monthly Net Profit: –$79,200
Year 1 (Month 1)
Launch & Enrollment Growth
Launch & Enrollment Growth
Year 2 (Month 13)
Stabilization
Stabilization
Year 3 (Month 25)
Full Capacity
Full Capacity
- Lump sum payment: $100,000
- Royalties: 7% of gross receipts of the school
- Break-even: During Year 2
- Full stabilization: ~24–30 months
- Peak Monthly Net Profit: +$117,500 (at 100% occupancy)
By year 3 (first 36 months)
- Total Revenue: $7,240,200
- Total Expense: $5,777,816
- Total Net Profit (after royalties): $955,570
Key Points
Every journey begins with the first step
Please complete the form to receive our Franchise Kit and schedule a welcome call.
FAQ
No. Most of our partners come from business, real estate, or investment backgrounds, not education. We provide full operational systems, leadership training (3 months), team training before launch, and ongoing support. Your role is to lead the business, not to run classrooms.
This is not a passive investment — we look for partners who take ownership and stay engaged at a strategic level. That said, you do not need to manage daily school operations. You act as the owner of the school, who:
And if you'd like a more hands-on role — present at the school, shaping its culture and community — we'll support that every step of the way.
- supervises the leadership team (executive director, academic director, administrator, etc.)
- oversees performance and financial results
- builds the long-term vision and growth strategy
And if you'd like a more hands-on role — present at the school, shaping its culture and community — we'll support that every step of the way.
On average, 12–18 months, depending on location readiness, construction scope, and licensing timelines. We provide a structured roadmap to keep the process efficient and predictable.
Revenue is driven by enrollment, tuition (set by your local market), and school capacity. Larger schools need more upfront investment and take longer to fill, but earn more once stable. With our enrollment model, partners typically reach payback in about 36–48 months; the financial projection above shows a representative ramp and margin.
We focus on large urban markets with strong family demand and high-income communities, and we evaluate each location with you to confirm it's viable. You can start with one school and, where the market supports it, expand to several or take on a regional/master-franchise role.