Own a Kids Coding and Robotics Franchise in Canada
Eighteen centres are already open across Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. The next one could be yours.
Ultimate Coders franchisees run neighbourhood coding and robotics centres for children aged five to eighteen. You get the curriculum, the training, the systems and the brand. You bring the energy and the local relationships. You do not need to be a programmer.
- 18
- Centres open across Canada
- 2018
- The year we started
- 5 to 18
- The ages we teach
- 3
- Provinces, and counting
What is an Ultimate Coders franchise?
An Ultimate Coders franchise is a neighbourhood coding and robotics centre for children aged 5 to 18. The franchise fee is $35,000 and total investment runs $121,200 to $238,500, averaging $179,850. Eighteen centres operate across Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. No technical background is required.
Why this business
- Recurring enrolment, not one-off sales
- Families enrol on a recurring basis rather than buying once, and the three programs give a child who starts at six a path through to eighteen. You are managing a roll of continuing students rather than starting each month from zero.
- Three programs in one centre
- Junior Thinker, Junior Creator and Ultimate Innovator run at every location, so a single centre serves the whole five to eighteen range rather than ageing children out. One lease, one team, and a family with children of different ages has one place to go.
- More than classes
- Camps, PA-day programs, after-school sessions, birthday parties and Parent's Night Out run out of the same room, with the same staff. The calendar keeps working through the school holidays.
- A small team, a modest footprint
- One to four part-time instructors depending on registrations, in a 1,000 to 1,600 square foot space, on limited business hours. The curriculum is written and maintained centrally, and we train you and your team on it.
What it costs
Published in full, on this page, before you speak to anyone.
- Franchise fee
- $35,000
- Total initial investment
- $121,200 to $238,500
- Average investment
- $179,850
The pathway to opening
- 1
Submit the franchise interest form
A short form telling us where you are looking and what you bring. We follow up promptly.
- 2
Discovery meeting
A first conversation about the business model, what we expect of each other, the support you get, and your questions.
- 3
Application approval
You submit the detailed application. We review it and give you a decision.
- 4
Follow-up meeting
A closer look together at the remaining details before the next phase begins.
- 5
Review and sign the disclosure document
You receive the franchise disclosure document, take independent advice on it, then sign.
- 6
Planning
Timelines, site selection, your business plan and the marketing strategy, built with head office.
- 7
Training
An intensive two to four week program, part in person and part online, for you and your team.
- 8
Grand opening
Launch marketing, the first trial classes booked, and support on site.
Four to eight months from signing the agreement to opening day.
Who does well here
- Passionate about education
- You like the idea of a business whose product is a child getting better at something.
- Business-minded
- You are comfortable reading numbers, planning a term ahead and running your own week.
- Community-focused
- You know the schools, the community centres and the parents nearby, or you enjoy getting to know them.
- Strong at leading a small team
- Hiring, coaching and keeping good part-time instructors is the work that matters most.
- Customer-oriented
- Parents remember how they were greeted at the desk as much as what their child built.
You do not need to be a programmer or a tech expert.
Where we open next
Every franchisee receives an exclusive territory. Which markets are open changes month to month, so tell us the province and city you have in mind and we will confirm where it stands.
Questions we are asked first
How much does an Ultimate Coders franchise cost?
The franchise fee is $35,000 and total investment runs $121,200 to $238,500, averaging $179,850. Ongoing fees are an 8% royalty and 2% brand marketing on gross sales. The costs page breaks down every line inside that range.
Do I need a coding or technical background?
No. Training and ongoing support are provided, and the curriculum is written and maintained centrally. Most owners come from business, teaching or other careers rather than from software.
How long does it take to open?
Four to eight months from signing the agreement. The four steps before signing, which are the interest form, the discovery meeting, approval and the follow-up meeting, sit outside that window and move at your pace.
What size space do I need?
Between 1,000 and 1,600 square feet, holding classrooms, a reception area and room for camps and parties. We help you assess sites before you commit to a lease.
Which territories are available?
Every franchisee receives an exclusive territory. Which markets are open changes month to month, so tell us the province and city you have in mind and we will confirm where it stands.
What training and support do I get?
A two to four week program, part in person and part online, covering the curriculum, the systems and hiring. Beyond that you get help with site selection, support through the grand opening, and ongoing guidance on daily operations and marketing.
Request the franchise guide
Tell us where you are looking and we will send the guide, the full costs breakdown and a time to talk.
We reply within two business days. Your details are not shared with anyone outside Ultimate Coders.
This is not an offer to sell a franchise. An offer is made only through a franchise disclosure document delivered in accordance with applicable provincial law.