You Spent Years Helping
Kids Bloom. Now Plant
Something of Your Own.
Sprigly is the AI-native STEM academy for curious kids 5–12 — a franchise designed for current and former educators who want to turn "wait, why?" into a low-overhead, genuinely cutting-edge business of their own.
Start Up Costs at a Glance
A cast that grows with the learner.
The Sprigs show up across every Sprigly academy — as the AI tutor, as celebration moments, as subject mascots. Friendly, shape-built, and unmistakably ours.
Curious, listens first. The default AI face.
Energy, weather, big-system stuff.
All things wet, slimy, alive.
Logical, literal, lovably stubborn.
The Sprigly Franchise Package
Everything you need to launch and run a profitable Sprigly territory.
Exclusive Territory License
Protected geographic territory with a defined population base. No other Sprigly franchisee will operate within your boundaries.
Complete Curriculum Library
Full access to the Sprigly curriculum — early coding, AI literacy, hands-on science, and creative making for ages 5–12. Built on the "hook, anchor, hand them the word" method. Updated quarterly.
Venue Playbook & Templates
Step-by-step guide to securing low-cost or free venue space: libraries, community centres, churches, schools. Includes outreach templates and negotiation scripts.
Marketing Launch Kit
Ready-to-deploy digital marketing assets: Facebook/Instagram ad templates, Google Ads copy, local SEO setup guide, parent-facing landing page, and referral program toolkit.
Business-in-a-Box Software
Pre-configured registration platform, payment processing, automated invoicing, student progress tracking, and parent communication portal.
Training & Certification
Comprehensive onboarding covering curriculum delivery, classroom management for tech classes, business operations, and local marketing execution. No coding background required.
Ongoing Support & Coaching
Weekly group coaching calls, a dedicated franchise success manager, a private franchisee community, and quarterly business reviews for your first year.
Pip — Your AI Teaching Assistant
Access to Pip, the Sprigly AI co-explorer that helps you prep lessons, answer parent FAQs, and troubleshoot student projects in real time — always curious, never cute about it.
Brand & Intellectual Property
Full rights to use the Sprigly brand, sprout logo system, and proprietary materials. Includes brand guidelines, presentation templates, and co-branded collateral.
From Application to Academy
Apply & Get Approved
Submit your application. We review your background, motivation, and territory preference. Most applicants hear back within 48 hours.
Secure Your Territory
Choose your protected territory based on our market analysis. Pay your franchise fee to lock it in.
Complete Training
Go through our comprehensive training program. Learn the curriculum, master the business systems, and build your launch plan.
Launch Your Academy
Execute your marketing launch plan, secure your venue, and start enrolling students. We support you every step.
Grow & Scale
Add sessions, venues, and students. Our ongoing coaching and quarterly reviews keep you on track to hit your income goals.
How Sprigly Stacks Up
| Sprigly | Code Ninjas | Go Independent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $8,900 | $25,000+ | $0 |
| Total Startup Cost | $13K–$17K | $150K–$400K | $2K–$10K |
| Physical Location Required | No | Yes (1,200–2,000 sq ft) | No |
| Curriculum Provided | Full AI/STEM curriculum | Proprietary platform | Build your own |
| AI Teaching Assistant | Included (Pip) | None | Build your own |
| Ongoing Royalty | 8% of gross | 8% of gross | None |
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Ready to Grow Something That Matters?
If you're a current or former educator looking for a low-risk, high-impact way to build your own income stream, Sprigly was designed for you. Apply today and we'll be in touch within 48 hours.
- Current or former K–12 teacher (any subject)
- $13K–$17K available for startup investment
- Committed to 10–15 hours/week minimum
- Passionate about kids, curiosity, and how the world works
- Ready to start within the next 3–6 months
Start Your Application
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