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Wise Wonder Enrichment Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Wise Wonder Enrichment is a children’s education franchise offering literacy-focused enrichment classes, book clubs, and camps, serving early elementary students and families, and known for small-group instruction, joyful reading experiences, and proprietary curriculum that builds confidence and long-term academic skills.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchise fee

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$40,000
Investment

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$169,000 - $319,000
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Wise Wonder Enrichment is an early-childhood literacy franchise that helps young children discover the “wonder of words,” building reading, writing and creative skills in a cozy, child-friendly environment.

The company was founded in 2012 under the original name Book Nook Enrichment, beginning with its first studio on Manhattan’s Upper West Side in New York City. Today, Wise Wonder is headquartered at 23 Warren Street in New York, NY.

The franchise serves children from as young as six months up to eight years old (and in some programs up to age twelve). Its curriculum blends reading, art, and music to nurture creativity, confidence, and strong early-literacy foundations.

Studios also host birthday parties, story-time events, summer camps, and community activities, giving families flexible ways to engage. Wise Wonder Enrichment began franchising in 2023 after expanding through multiple locations in New York and New Jersey.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $40,000
Leasehold Improvements, Construction Cost $37,250 – $137,750
Furniture & Fixtures $16,695 – $18,550
Equipment $3,095 – $5,500
Signage (interior and exterior) $5,674.50 – $9,605
Computer and Point of Sale System $1,927 – $2,107
Opening Inventory $3,453.55 – $4,063
Rent Deposits $13,500 – $24,000
Utility Deposits $225 – $250
Insurance Deposits and Premiums $150 – $450
Pre-opening Travel Expense $2,195 – $7,700
Pre-Launch and Opening Advertising $8,000
Professional Fees $2,250 – $21,000
Business Permits and Licenses $250 – $1,500
Printing, Stationery and Office Supplies $1,940 – $2,670
Additional Funds – 3 Months $32,816 – $35,866
Total $169,421 – $319,011
Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $40,000
Leasehold Improvements, Construction Cost $37,250 – $137,750
Furniture & Fixtures $16,695 – $18,550
Equipment $3,095 – $5,500
Signage (interior and exterior) $5,674.50 – $9,605
Computer and Point of Sale System $1,927 – $2,107
Opening Inventory $3,453.55 – $4,063
Rent Deposits $13,500 – $24,000
Utility Deposits $225 – $250
Insurance Deposits and Premiums $150 – $450
Pre-opening Travel Expense $2,195 – $7,700
Pre-Launch and Opening Advertising $8,000
Professional Fees $2,250 – $21,000
Business Permits and Licenses $250 – $1,500
Printing, Stationery and Office Supplies $1,940 – $2,670
Additional Funds – 3 Months $32,816 – $35,866
Total $169,421 – $319,011

Franchise Disclosure Document

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Number of units

Training

Wise Wonder Enrichment provides a structured and multi-phase training program for new franchisees to prepare them for successfully operating their studios. Below is a breakdown of the training provided by the franchisor:

  1. Initial Training Program (5 Days): Conducted in New York, NY, or another designated location, this program must be attended and successfully completed by at least one Operating Principal and one Studio Director before the studio opens. It covers brand introduction, personnel management, customer service, curriculum implementation, marketing, and financial systems.
  2. Online/Virtual Pre-Training: Before the in-person program, franchisees may be required to complete online or virtual modules. These may include video tutorials, interactive sessions, and other preparatory materials designed to enhance the effectiveness of the live training.
  3. On-the-Job Training: Some components of the training include hands-on instruction at the studio. For instance, team management includes 2 hours of on-the-job training alongside classroom instruction.
  4. Ongoing and Annual Training: Franchisees must participate in periodic or annual corporate training, which may include seminars, workshops, or conferences. These sessions focus on updated operational standards, compliance, and best practices.

Territory Protection

Wise Wonder Enrichment offers franchisees a Designated Territory of approximately 200,000 people, within which it agrees not to open or license another Studio using the brand, as long as the franchisee remains compliant.

However, this protection is not exclusive and does not apply to non-traditional sites like military bases or government facilities.

The franchisor reserves broad rights to sell services and products within the territory through alternative channels such as online platforms, mail order, or institutional accounts. As a result, franchisees may still face competition from other distribution methods or franchisees operating under different terms.

Competitors

Below are some of

Wise Wonder Enrichment

key competitors in the

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Investment

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$127,000 - $331,000

Wise Wonder Enrichment

Wise Wonder Enrichment is a children’s education franchise offering literacy-focused enrichment classes, book clubs, and camps, serving early elementary students and families, and known for small-group instruction, joyful reading experiences, and proprietary curriculum that builds confidence and long-term academic skills.

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Investment

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$169,000 - $319,000

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Investment

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Investment

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$71,000 - $101,000

Brooklyn Robot Foundry

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Investment

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