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Best in Class Education Center

Best in Class Education Center is a leading supplemental education franchise specializing in after-school tutoring and academic enrichment programs for K-12 students. We focus on personalized learning to help students excel academically while building confidence and lifelong learning skills.

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Owner-operator (active)

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$50,000
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$84,875 – $146,000
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$200,000
Initial franchise fee
$45,000
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
12%
Advertising / brand fund
Not disclosed
Other recurring fees
Brand Development 2%
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Owner-operator (active)
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
No
Staffing
3-5 Part time
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
Training and support program details: Best in Class Education Center Pre-Opening Training Program is designed to equip new franchisees with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to successfully launch and operate their centers. Training lasts typically 3-5 days in Washington. Business Operations, Academic Program & Technology Marketing Launch Assistant: Local marketing campaign, social media setup, promotional events, and grand opening execution guidance On-site Support: Corporate Support Staff visit the franchise location before the grand opening to assist with final setup and promotional efforts On-going Training and Webinars - Virtual Franchisee Support Network: Coaching and mentoring through corporate staff and/or franchisees Cost for Training: $0 Lodging and airfare included: No Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes Mentor following training: Yes Length of mentoring Franchisee: up to 1 year
Ongoing support
Site selection: Yes Lease negotiation: Yes Mentoring: Yes; up to 1 year

Financing information

No financing information has been provided.

Brand facts

Founded
1995
Franchising since
2011
Franchised units
36
Company-owned units
1
Headquarters
Mercer Island, WA

Where it's offered

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated May 8, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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