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Seriously Addictive Mathematics (S.A.M) is a multi-award-winning thinking math program based on Singapore Math, a global top-ranking curriculum according to international studies TIMSS and PISA. Since 2000, schools across the globe have adopted the world-renowned Singapore Math, a curriculum with a focus on problem solving and developing thinking skills in children.
S.A.M is the world’s largest Singapore Math enrichment program for children aged 4–12, with more than 200 centers in 20 countries and counting. We are looking for single-unit, multi-unit and master franchisees who share our vision of helping children to learn, discover, enjoy and excel in math!
When you join S.A.M, you’re not starting from scratch. You get a complete, battle-tested business in a box along with the ongoing support to grow it.
Our curriculum is based on the renowned Singapore Math pedagogy, focusing on problem-solving and critical thinking through a mastery-based approach.
We provide extensive training on our curriculum, pedagogy, and business operations to ensure you’re set up for success from day one.
You’ll receive a full suite of marketing materials, strategies, and ongoing support to help you grow your student base.
Leverage our proven systems for center management, student tracking, and parent communication to run your business efficiently.
Our model is designed for low startup costs and overhead, allowing for a faster path to profitability and a flexible lifestyle.
Franchisees are awarded exclusive territories, providing a protected market to build and grow your S.A.M. center.
Turn your passion for education into a rewarding and scalable business. With a proven model and growing demand for children’s learning programs, S.A.M. offers a powerful opportunity to build income while making a real impact.
Everything you need to launch successfully with confidence
We’ve designed a clear, step-by-step journey so you always know what comes next and never feel alone in the process.
An initial discussion about your timing, location, funding, and goals.
Complete our non-binding application so we can learn more about you.
We provide our Franchise Disclosure Document for your review.
A deeper, one-hour dive into S.A.M.’s history, culture, marketing, and operations.
Meet the team, learn about support systems, and tour a center.
Once approved, we’ll draw up the franchise agreements for you to execute. Congratulations!
Parents today are placing greater emphasis on strong academic foundations, especially in math and English. With increasing competition in schools, many are turning to supplemental education programs to help their children stay ahead and build confidence early.
This growing demand creates a powerful opportunity for education providers. With structured, proven learning methods, programs like S.A.M. deliver measurable results, making them a trusted choice for families seeking effective and engaging learning solutions.
Real results from real families across Illinois going beyond better grades to true understanding.
Find quick answers to common questions about our franchise model, support system, and investment details. We’re here to help you make informed decisions with complete clarity and confidence.
The estimated initial investment ranges from $40,000 to $100,000, which includes our $25,000 franchise fee. The total cost varies based on your chosen location’s real estate, build-out requirements, retail signage, and initial local marketing efforts. We provide a comprehensive breakdown of these expenses in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
The timeline to achieve operational break-even varies based on several factors, including your local commercial rent, marketing efficiency, and how quickly you enroll your initial student base.
On average, learning center franchises aim to reach operational break-even within 9 to 12 months of opening as enrollment scales. Rather than a fixed date, break-even is a milestone based on covering your center’s specific monthly overhead. Because individual performance depends heavily on local market conditions and the operator’s execution, we do not guarantee specific timelines. We provide comprehensive historical expense data in Item 19 of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to help you accurately model your local projections.
SAM has a massive global footprint of over 200 centers across 20 countries, but we are a relatively new entrant in the US. We are expanding rapidly due to immense demand; our US footprint grew by 42% in 2024 and 60% in 2025.
Parents quickly recognize that our conceptual problem-solving pedagogy isn’t available elsewhere. Unlike several other franchises, to support our franchisees and to grow sustainably, we award designated territories to each approved franchisee. For qualified partners, this offers a premium, ground-floor opportunity to secure prime markets.
Yes. For exceptionally qualified candidates looking to scale their impact and secure multiple designated territories across the region, we offer multi-unit incentives and fee discounts.
SAM is a premium enrichment program focused on critical thinking, not memorization. Our curriculum utilizes Singapore Math pedagogy—the global Gold Standard for over 30 years—grounded in research on how children master long-term skills.
While traditional centers rely on repetitive drills to force rote memory, and standard tutoring merely patches immediate homework or test gaps, SAM builds deep conceptual understanding. We equip students with the foundational problem-solving abilities essential for sustained, lifelong academic success.
Our targeted curriculum is designed for students aged 4 to 13+. This crucial developmental window allows us to build foundational mathematical concepts early and seamlessly transition students into advanced problem-solving as they transition to middle school and high school.
We believe in setting our partners up for long-term success. Every approved SAM franchisee is awarded a designated territory based on localized demographic data and student populations. This ensures you have a dedicated market to grow your student base without competition from within the franchise family.
You are never on your own. Our onboarding includes intensive training on the SAM. curriculum, pedagogy, and custom proprietary business systems. On an ongoing basis, we provide a full suite of digital marketing materials, local SEO strategies, operational auditing, and student tracking systems to keep your business running efficiently.
Fill in your details and a member of our franchise team will be in touch within 24 hours to schedule your first call.
