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Franchise opportunities

Developing franchise proposition

Own the future of children's AI education.

Help inspire the next generation of technology creators. Discover our vision for a nationwide network of locally operated AI education academies.

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A developing proposition. AI Explorers Academy is not currently offering or selling franchises. There is no established franchise network, and the information here describes our plans, which may change.

Are you a school? Franchising is a future expansion opportunity and is separate from hosting a club. Schools can explore school partnerships here.

Why AI Explorers?

A specialist proposition for a fast-changing world.

We're building AI Explorers to be distinctive, structured and genuinely valuable to children, families and schools — the foundations of a credible local education business.

We don't publish market-size estimates or earnings claims. Any future opportunity should be assessed on its own merits, with independent advice.

  1. 01

    Growing public interest in AI education

    AI is now part of everyday life, and many families and schools are looking for trustworthy ways to help children understand it.

  2. 02

    A distinctive specialist offer

    A focus on AI — taught creatively and responsibly — rather than general coding alone.

  3. 03

    After-school learning

    Weekly clubs fit naturally into the after-school enrichment many families already look for.

  4. 04

    School partnership potential

    After-school clubs, in-school workshops and enrichment days create several ways to work with local schools.

  5. 05

    Holiday & weekend potential

    Camps and workshops could extend activity across the year, where operationally approved.

  6. 06

    A structured, repeatable curriculum

    Six sequenced missions with a consistent session format, designed to be delivered to a shared standard.

  7. 07

    Community impact

    The chance to build something meaningful for children and families in your area.

  8. 08

    Location-flexible delivery

    Programmes delivered in schools and community venues, rather than dedicated premises.

The proposed business model

Programmes delivered where children already are.

Our proposed model needs no dedicated premises. Local operators would deliver the AI Explorers curriculum in partner venues, building a portfolio of clubs and programmes over time.

Delivery venues

  • Primary schools

  • Community venues

  • Suitable shared educational premises

  • Approved holiday activity venues

Room to grow

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Local operators could potentially grow from running one venue to coordinating multiple clubs.

Potential revenue streams

  1. 1

    Parent-funded after-school clubs

    Weekly courses paid for by families.

  2. 2

    School-funded programmes

    Workshops and enrichment days commissioned by schools.

  3. 3

    Holiday camps

    If operationally and regulatorily approved.

  4. 4

    Weekend workshops

    Single sessions for families and new explorers.

  5. 5

    Bespoke educational projects

    Tailored sessions for organisations and events.

  6. 6

    Community & sponsored programmes

    Funded by community or corporate partners to widen access.

Read more about the proposed operating model →

Potential franchise models

Three concepts under consideration.

These are concepts, not final offers. Investment levels, fees, territories and exclusivity have not been set.
  • Model 01Concept

    Owner-Operator

    Run and deliver local classes yourself.

    For someone who wants to manage a local AI Explorers presence and potentially teach classes personally — building relationships with families and a small number of venues.

    • Hands-on people who love working with children
    • Teachers or educators seeking a new direction
    • Those starting with one or two venues
  • Model 02Concept

    Area Operator

    Build partnerships and coordinate several clubs.

    For someone focused on growing a local business: developing school relationships, recruiting and supporting instructors, and coordinating multiple venues.

    • Business builders and managers
    • People with strong school or community networks
    • Those planning to recruit a local team
  • Model 03Concept

    Multi-Territory Partner

    A potential future opportunity for experienced operators.

    A longer-term concept for experienced operators who could manage larger geographical areas, subject to performance, quality standards and the final franchise structure.

    • Experienced multi-site operators
    • Established children's activity businesses
    • Later stages of network growth

What a franchise package could include

Our planned franchise support model.

The resources below describe what we plan to develop. Not every resource is available yet — we'll build and test them as our own school programmes run.
Planned support in detail
  • 01

    Brand & marketing

    • Use of the AI Explorers identity under licence
    • Brand guidelines
    • Marketing templates
    • Local campaign assets
    • A professionally designed website presence
    • Social media resources
  • 02

    Educational curriculum

    • Structured lesson plans
    • Instructor guides
    • Presentation slides
    • Student activity sheets
    • Learning objectives
    • Mission challenges
    • Certificates and achievement resources
    • Curriculum updates
  • 03

    Instructor training

    • Curriculum delivery
    • Classroom management
    • Child safeguarding awareness
    • Safe and age-appropriate AI use
    • Educational technology setup
    • Quality standards
  • 04

    Business setup

    • Venue assessment processes
    • School partnership development guidance
    • Initial local launch planning
    • Equipment guidance
    • Operating procedures
    • Marketing preparation
    • Business reporting guidance
  • 05

    Ongoing support

    • Curriculum updates
    • Brand updates
    • Marketing resources
    • Operator communications
    • Continuing training
    • Quality monitoring

Who could be a good franchise partner?

Passion for children's learning matters more than a computer science degree.

Our aim is to make the business suitable for people who are not software developers — provided a comprehensive training and quality assurance system is in place. Training would not replace the need for relevant safeguarding competence, role suitability and the checks that working with children requires.

  • Teachers and education professionals
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Parents exploring a business opportunity
  • Technology enthusiasts
  • Experienced children's activity operators
  • People with school or community connections

Proposed franchise journey

Six considered steps.

This is our proposed process — not a currently operating onboarding programme.
Proposed process
  1. 01

    Register interest

    Tell us about yourself and your preferred location.

  2. 02

    Discovery conversation

    Discuss the academy concept and potential fit.

  3. 03

    Opportunity development

    Review the proposed model, responsibilities and commercial structure once available.

  4. 04

    Due diligence

    Prospective parties independently assess the opportunity, including taking professional advice.

  5. 05

    Formal agreement

    Any future appointment will be subject to definitive franchise documentation and necessary approvals.

  6. 06

    Training & launch

    Future operators complete required training, verification and operational preparation before opening.

Territory expansion

A future opportunity across the UK.

Select a region to register interest. Expansion in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland would be subject to the operating requirements that apply in each nation.
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England · Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland

Choose a region

Select any region on the map to register interest in operating there in future. Expansion in each nation would be subject to the operating requirements that apply there.

Stylised map, not to scale. Potential future regions only — none are reserved, sold, exclusive or operating.

Franchise financial opportunity

Local economics come first.

A sustainable local education business depends on its local economics: venue costs, instructor costs, class sizes, school demand, pricing that families can afford, and the time an operator can commit. We believe these should be understood properly before anyone invests.

Franchise investment details and commercial packages are currently being developed. Register your interest to discuss future opportunities.

We will not publish entry fees, royalties, minimum investments, margins, earnings or returns until they have been properly prepared and reviewed. When the time comes, we'll encourage every prospective partner to take independent legal and financial advice.

Franchise FAQs

Straight answers, even when the answer is “not decided yet”.

All franchise FAQs

What is AI Explorers Academy?

AI Explorers Academy is a new UK children's AI education brand. We teach children aged 8–11 to understand and create with artificial intelligence through creative, hands-on missions, delivered in partnership with primary schools.

Is the franchise currently available?

Not yet. Our franchise proposition is still being developed, and we are not currently offering or selling franchises. You can register your interest to be kept informed and to share your thoughts.

Do I need a teaching qualification?

We don't expect to require a formal teaching qualification, although education experience would be valuable. Any operator would need to meet the safeguarding, suitability and training requirements relevant to their role.

Do I need an AI or coding background?

Our aim is to build a training and curriculum system that doesn't require you to be a software developer. A genuine interest in technology and a willingness to learn would be important.

Can I operate multiple clubs?

The proposed model allows for operators to grow from a single venue to coordinating several clubs, subject to quality standards and the final franchise structure.

Could I run the business alongside existing work?

That would depend on the final model and your local plans. Many children's activity businesses run after school and at weekends, but we'd discuss time commitments openly before anyone made a decision.

Will the academy provide a curriculum?

Yes — a structured, centrally maintained curriculum is at the heart of our planned franchise support, including lesson plans, instructor guides, slides, activity sheets and certificates.

What training is planned?

Our planned training covers curriculum delivery, classroom management, safeguarding awareness, safe and age-appropriate AI use, educational technology setup and quality standards. Training would not replace the need for appropriate safeguarding competence or role suitability.

Register interest

Start the conversation.

Tell us about yourself and where you'd like to operate. There's no obligation, and registering doesn't reserve a territory.
  • Takes around 3 minutes
  • Your details are only used to discuss the opportunity
  • We'll keep you informed as plans develop

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