Class 101

Class 101 is a college planning franchise that helps high school students navigate the admissions process, maximize scholarship opportunities, and gain acceptance to their best-fit colleges through personalized guidance.

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Class 101 Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2026

At Class 101, we know that a college application is more than just deadlines and test scores. We work with high school students during every step of the college application process to help them stand out in the crowd. Because many admissions counselors, particularly at more selective private schools, take a holistic approach to the selection process, we work with students to identify and develop the things that help them stand out from the rest of the applicants. We call these "separators" and we make sure our students put their activities front and center, whether they launch charity drives, give free dance lessons, or collect books for underprivileged kids in Appalachia.

We help students develop a resume that gives them a competitive edge when it comes to merit-based scholarships. Great college resumes contain a combination of leadership positions, advanced classes, and volunteer activities. Our education franchise owners and their teams help all students develop a well-rounded, individualized resume.

Lastly, we know that a well-written essay is not always enough. For more competitive schools, a unique and memorable essay is often the deciding factor on admission or scholarship funds. We help students write an essay that sets them apart from the crowd.

Our college prep franchise has a step-by-step process that helps guide students through every part of the college application process. For nearly 20 years we have developed and perfected a system that results in our students receiving an average of $200,000 in merit-based scholarships, not to mention thousands of dollars in grant and aid money. The average annual price for undergraduate tuition, fees, room, and board is more than $39,000 at public institutions and $40,000 at private nonprofit institutions, according to the National Center for Education Statistics - and those numbers are rising. Parents need help navigating the college application system and managing tuition costs. Class 101 is here to meet that need.

Established: 1998
First Unit Franchised: 2007
Franchised Units: 81
Company Owned Units: 0
States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Alaska - AK, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, Colorado - CO, Connecticut - CT, Delaware - DE, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Idaho - ID, Illinois - IL, Indiana - IN, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Kentucky - KY, Louisiana - LA, Maine - ME, Massachusetts - MA, Michigan - MI, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nebraska - NE, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, North Carolina - NC, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, South Carolina - SC, South Dakota - SD, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Utah - UT, Vermont - VT, Virginia - VA, West Virginia - WV, Wisconsin - WI, Wyoming - WY
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Financial Assistance Provided: Yes
Specify: We will connect them with potential lending partners

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Specify: We will connect them with our in house real estate team and local and national brokers.

Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Specify: We will connect them with our in house real estate team and local and national brokers.

Recruiting Assistance: No

Co-operative Advertising: No

Training:

What does a Class 101 Franchise Cost?

Class 101 franchise fees for 2026:

Cash Investment: $83,700 - $138,300
Total Investment: $83,700 - $138,300
Minimum Net Worth: Net Worth: $75,000 - $125,000
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $49,900
Franchise Fee for Each Additional Unit: $49,900
Royalty: 8%
Ad Fee: 2%
Other Fees: NA
Average Number of Employees at Start/at Maturity: NA
Item 19: Yes
SBA Registry: Yes
Visa Candidates: Yes
Passive Ownership: Yes
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes
Specify: We encourage multi-unit ownership, and for the franchisee to work as owner of multiple businesses. We clearly tell our candidates they need to be involved in the overall management and the outcomes, but they do not and in some cases cannot be hands-on in the day-to-day functions of the operation.
Home-Based: Yes
B2B: Yes
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes(5%)

Is Class 101 a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. Class 101 is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is Class 101 a Home Based franchise?

Yes. Class 101 is a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Class 101 Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Class 101 franchisees make. Class 101 offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is Class 101 a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Class 101 is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Class 101 Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Class 101 franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Class 101 Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. Class 101 franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Class 101 Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Class 101 franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Class 101 Looking for International franchisees?

No. Class 101 franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Class 101's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Additional Categories

Business Opportunities, Child Related, Education, Recently Added Franchises, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

50-100 UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Master Franchise

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

Yes

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

Yes

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

International Franchise Opportunities

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

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