“Franchisors have a plan. They teach that plan to their franchisees. The franchisee takes their passion to the community in which they serve to inspire others. Teachers have other teachers to lean on for guidance and support. Similarly, franchisees have other franchisees to lean on for guidance and support.

As for teachers, franchising can provide an excellent business model in areas such as tutoring, enrichment programs, coding for kids, STEM education, and even children’s fitness programs all need what teachers already have: passion, structure, communication, and purpose.”

Originally Written by Don Clayton (FDM November 2025) – revised by Erika Ortega