Mad Science
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Mad Science franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Mad Science franchise delivers hands-on science education programs for children through interactive workshops, camps, and after-school activities that make lear
Headline figures
Mad Science quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Mad Science franchise?
- The Mad Science Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $185,859 for total — high (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22); $127,050–$185,859 for total — low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 22). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Mad Science charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 8% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 5% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 16). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Mad Science disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Mad Science FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 61). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- Is Mad Science a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $185,859 (TOTAL — high); $127,050 – $185,859 (TOTAL — low); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 5 separate groups: revenue and other measures for 57 franchised franchisees; other measures for 21 franchised franchisees; other measures for 7 franchised franchisees; other measures for 6 franchised franchisees; other measures for 1 franchised franchisee. They are not combined.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Mad Science head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- lowPDF p. 22$127,050 – $185,859
- highPDF p. 22$185,859
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty fee rateMain ongoing fee
34 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
5 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
Franchised locations
Revenue and other measures · 57 locations
- Who is counted
- 57 franchisees operating for the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2026
- Excluded
- Two opened during fiscal 2026 did not operate the full year; one location closed. Franchisees reported revenue by franchisee rather than per territory.
- Method
- Unaudited gross revenues reported by franchisees; dollars rounded to nearest thousand in tables.
Franchised locations
Other measures · 21 locations
- Who is counted
- 21 franchisees that operated in one territory during the entire fiscal year
- Period
- Average gross revenue
- Excluded
- Two opened during fiscal 2026 did not operate the full year; one location closed. Franchisees reported revenue by franchisee rather than per territory.
- Method
- Unaudited gross revenues reported by franchisees; dollars rounded to nearest thousand in tables.
Franchised locations
Other measures · 7 locations
- Who is counted
- 7 franchisees that operated in two territories during the entire fiscal year
- Period
- Average gross revenue
- Excluded
- Two opened during fiscal 2026 did not operate the full year; one location closed. Franchisees reported revenue by franchisee rather than per territory.
- Method
- Unaudited gross revenues reported by franchisees; dollars rounded to nearest thousand in tables.
Franchised locations
Other measures · 6 locations
- Who is counted
- 6 franchisees that operated in three territories during the entire fiscal year
- Period
- High gross revenue
- Excluded
- Two opened during fiscal 2026 did not operate the full year; one location closed. Franchisees reported revenue by franchisee rather than per territory.
- Method
- Unaudited gross revenues reported by franchisees; dollars rounded to nearest thousand in tables.
Franchised locations
Other measures · 1 locations
- Who is counted
- 1 franchisees that operated in four territories during the entire fiscal year
- Period
- Average gross revenue
- Excluded
- Two opened during fiscal 2026 did not operate the full year; one location closed. Franchisees reported revenue by franchisee rather than per territory.
- Method
- Unaudited gross revenues reported by franchisees; dollars rounded to nearest thousand in tables.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($127,050 – $185,859) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Item 19 — Franchised (57 franchisees) — revenue and other measures · PDF p. 61
- [2]Item 19 — Franchised (21 franchisees) — other measures · PDF p. 62
- [3]Item 19 — Franchised (7 franchisees) — other measures · PDF p. 63
- [4]Item 19 — Franchised (6 franchisees) — other measures · PDF p. 63
- [5]Item 19 — Franchised (1 franchisee) — other measures · PDF p. 64
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
51 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Not reviewed
Owner participation
Not reviewed
Territory language
Not reviewed
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
Not reviewed
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.