Brooklyn Robot Foundry^®

Children's Services • Year: 2025

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What Is Brooklyn Robot Foundry?

Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers robotics and engineering classes and workshops and related services and products under its franchise system, focused on STEAM education. It serves individual consumers (B2C), specifically pre-school, elementary, and middle school children and adults interested in STEAM classes. The core service bundle includes robotics and engineering classes and workshops and retail products (including robot kits and parts supplied by an affiliate), and franchisees use proprietary software for customer appointments and payment processing.

Brooklyn Robot Foundry Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise's notably clean legal and operational record-0 disclosed lawsuits, 0 franchisee-initiated judgments or settlements, and 0 government penalties-reduces legal risk and simplifies due diligence, but it lacks a required manager initial training (unusual, as about 91.9% of Children's Services franchises require it), raising delivery consistency concerns.

Pros

0 disclosed lawsuits, 0 franchisee-initiated judgments/settlements, and 0 government penalties - a clean legal record well below what's typical in Children's Services, which reduces legal risk and makes due diligence simpler.

0 outlet terminations, 0 non-renewals, and 0 reacquired outlets - well below typical for Children's Services, indicating operators have largely stayed in the system and suggesting unusually low operator churn.

0 required manager equity percentage - well below what's common in Children's Services, giving you flexibility to structure manager ownership and compensation rather than being forced into equity arrangements.

Cons

No manager initial training requirement - an unusual absence (about 91.9% of Children's Services franchises require this) that shifts the training burden to you and raises the risk of inconsistent program delivery across locations.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Brooklyn Robot Foundry reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

43/100

NORMAL

Brooklyn Robot Foundry grants a protected, non-exclusive Designated Territory-contiguous 5‑digit ZIP codes defined by population, demographics and school counts-with marketing obligations. Territory rights are contingent on meeting annual performance quotas, and the franchisor retains the right to develop nearby units and to sell via e‑commerce and other distribution channels.

Training & Support

90/100

NORMAL

The brand provides an Extensive 128-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two staff members for launch, delivered through on-site and other training modalities. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness; on-site assistance carries an additional fee, and franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise is accelerating in absolute expansion: units were flat at 1 in 2022–2023, then rose to 4 in 2024 and 10 in 2025 (net additions of 0, +3, +6). While YoY percentage growth eased from 300% (2024) to 150% (2025) because of a larger base, the doubling of absolute unit additions signals improving franchise momentum and healthier scale-though investors should note the still-small base and monitor unit-level economics and operational capacity.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Brooklyn Robot Foundry Franchise?

Opening a Brooklyn Robot Foundry franchise requires a total initial investment of $90,634 to $145,817, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$90,634

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$145,817

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$38,500

Real Estate$4,000

Equipment & Assets$13,737

Reserves$20,000

Training$3,000

Other$11,397

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$38,500

Real Estate$6,000

Equipment & Assets$18,895

Reserves$50,000

Training$12,300

Other$20,122

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Brooklyn Robot Foundry Franchise Owners Make?

Average Gross Sales:

N/A

Median Gross Sales:

N/A

Sample Size:

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: All reported performance data relate to franchised outlets and the company-owned outlet was explicitly excluded, so no direct comparison between franchised and corporate performance can be made; among the franchised sample most outlets showed increased classes per week in their second term.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is substantial variability across the six franchises (second-term class-per-week growth ranges from -61 to +114 percent), indicating divergent outcomes among franchisees and limited predictability from this small sample.

Data Scope and Limitations: The disclosure covers only non-financial metrics (classes and enrollment for Multi-Week B2B contracts), excludes other class types and company-owned results, and is unaudited, so it should not be used to infer revenues or profitability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooklyn Robot Foundry a good franchise to own?

Whether Brooklyn Robot Foundry is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Brooklyn Robot Foundry operates 10 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 90/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Brooklyn Robot Foundry franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Brooklyn Robot Foundry franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $90,634 to $145,817. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a Brooklyn Robot Foundry franchise?

Break-even timelines for Brooklyn Robot Foundry franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Brooklyn Robot Foundry a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Brooklyn Robot Foundry operates 9 franchised locations and 1 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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