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With over 3 million children trained worldwide, our UCMAS Learning Centres serve a real need – to boost child development and brainpower in kids aged 5 to 13 by offering Mental Math and Abacus training.In the US, UCMAS was established in 2016 in New Jersey and has quickly expanded to include Florida, Texas and Washington. Our goal is to continue to expand nationally, providing a valuable child development program by having a local UCMAS Centre in every community across America.
Be part of a business that will make a difference to your life and to the lives of kids in your community. Join the UCMAS team and help kids discover the genius within!
Contact UCMAS to learn more about franchise opportunities!
About the Brand
What is UCMAS?
Own a World-Leading Education Franchise. Change Children's Lives.
Join 6000+ centres accross 80+ countries. UCMAS is the #1 abacus and mental math education franchise for entrepreneurs ready to build a meaningful, profitable business.
About the Brand
What is UCMAS?
Join a Global Community of Changemakers
Accredited
Harvard Studies
Growth Potential
of Leaders
HQ in Malaysia
More Than a Franchise. A Recession-Resistant Education Business.
Most businesses struggle when the economy contracts. UCMAS franchisees don’t — because parents never stop investing in their children’s futures.
Why Become a UCMAS Franchisee?
- Make a meaningful impact on children in your community
- Join a rapidly growing, billion-dollar child enrichment industry
- Benefit from global brand recognition and a proven business model
- Receive comprehensive training, curriculum, and ongoing support
- Build a rewarding business with purpose and long-term potential
What Makes UCMAS an Elite Education Franchise Opportunity
- Proven, Research-Backed Curriculum
- Global Brand Credibility
- Multiple Revenue Streams
- Low Overhead, High Margin
- Full Training & Ongoing Support
- Online Education Franchise Ready
- Purpose-Driven Business
- Scalable Model
Since launching in New Jersey in 2016, UCMAS USA has expanded into major states including Florida, Texas and Washington. Our goal is to bring a UCMAS Learning Center to every community in America, giving more children access to this powerful development program.
Why Become a UCMAS Franchisee?
World’s leading abacus mental math program with 6000+ centers globally
Join a rapidly growing, billion-dollar child enrichment industry
Benefit from global brand recognition and a proven business model
Receive comprehensive training, curriculum, and ongoing support
Build a rewarding business with purpose and long-term potential
Open Your UCMAS Franchise in 5 Steps
We’ve helped hundreds of franchise owners across North America go from enquiry to launch.
| Step | Process | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Apply Online | Fill out our quick franchise enquiry form. Tell us about yourself and your market. |
| 02 | Discovery Call | Our franchise development team connects with you to discuss fit, territory, and investment details. |
| 03 | Review & Approve | Receive the Franchise Disclosure Document, review agreements, and get approved as a UCMAS partner. |
| 04 | Training & Setup | Complete our comprehensive onboarding program — curriculum, operations, marketing, and technology. |
| 05 | Open & Launch | Open your centre with full support from our team. Start enrolling students from day one. |
Most franchisees move from application to opening day in 60–90 days. Our team is with you every step of the way.
How It Works
Open Your UCMAS Franchise in 7 Steps
From first inquiry to grand opening — here’s exactly what happens, and when. See detailed process →
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Selection
Onboarding
Setup
Opening
Territory Availability
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UCMAS has active centers across the US — with high-demand territories
still open. Check your state below. Territories are limited and fill quickly.
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Why UCMAS
More Than a Franchise. A Recession-Resistant Education Business.
Most businesses struggle when the economy contracts. UCMAS franchisees don’t — because parents never stop investing in their children’s futures.
What Makes UCMAS an Elite Education Franchise Opportunity
Proven, Research-Backed Curriculum
Global Brand Credibility
Online Education
Franchise Ready
Low Overhead, High Margin
Full Training & Ongoing Support
Multiple Revenue Streams
Purpose-Driven Business
Scalable Model
If you’re someone evaluating education franchise opportunities, UCMAS franchisees can help you build sustainable, community-anchored businesses that grow year over year.
Types of UCMAS Franchise Arrangements
Franchise Opportunities Available For You!
Single Unit Franchise
Multi-Unit Franchise
Area Development Franchise
Area Representative Franchise
Master Franchise
Franchisor - Franchisee
Franchisor – Multi Unit Franchisee
Franchisor – Area Developer
Franchisor – Area Representative
Explore Your Franchise Journey
Franchise Stories
“I had zero background in education, but UCMAS gave me everything I needed — curriculum, training, marketing, and an incredible brand. Within 8 months we hit 120 enrolled students. The support system is unlike anything I've seen in any education franchise opportunity.”

“The UCMAS model is truly recession-resistant. When schools shut down during the pandemic, our online program kept us running. I'm proud to be part of an abacus franchise and math franchise that actually changes children's lives — not just a tutoring chain.”

“I was looking at various STEM education franchise options and online education franchise models. UCMAS stood apart — the research-backed curriculum, the global brand credibility, and the ROI. My second centre opens next quarter.”

Book Your Free Franchise Consultation
Ready to explore what owning a UCMAS education franchise looks like for your market? Our franchise development team will walk you through territory availability, investment requirements, expected timelines, and everything else you need to make a confident decision.
FAQs
Not at all. UCMAS franchisees come from diverse professional backgrounds - finance, engineering, retail, and healthcare. Our comprehensive onboarding ensures you have everything you need to run a successful education business franchise, regardless of prior teaching experience.
Franchise investment varies by territory and centre size. Contact our team for a detailed breakdown of startup costs, royalty structure, and projected ROI. UCMAS is designed to be one of the most accessible education franchise opportunities in the market.
UCMAS is a proven abacus franchise rooted in 30+ years of child brain development research. Unlike generic tutoring franchises, we deliver a structured curriculum backed by neuroscience, supported by a global network and brand recognition in 80+ countries.
Yes. UCMAS offers a fully supported hybrid and online delivery model. Franchisees gain access to our digital learning platform, virtual classroom tools, and online marketing assets - making it a strong online education franchise opportunity in today's digital-first world.
Our support is continuous. You'll receive regular curriculum updates, marketing campaigns, regional training events, a dedicated franchise success manager, and access to our global network of centres - a true education business franchise ecosystem.
Yes. Supplemental education is one of the most recession-resistant sectors in the world. Parents consistently prioritize their children's education regardless of economic conditions. UCMAS franchisees have proven this across two recessions and a global pandemic.
Absolutely. Many of our top-performing franchisees operate multiple locations. UCMAS supports multi-unit development and offers preferred territory rights for expansion-minded operators across our math franchise opportunities.
The first step is to book a free consultation with our franchise development team. We'll walk you through our model, your target territory, expected timelines, and everything you need to know about joining one of the world's leading education franchise networks.

