Inspire Young MindsBuild a Business You Love

Join the Acme Franchise franchise family. Build a rewarding business teaching children ages 3-8 with our proven, story-based curriculum.

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50,000+

Students Taught

600+

Partner Schools

15+

Years Experience

Trusted by leading schools nationwide

Why Choose Us

Everything you need to succeed

We provide comprehensive support to help you build a thriving children's chess education business.

Proven Curriculum: Our award-winning Acme Franchise curriculum uses storytelling to make chess accessible and fun for children ages 3-9.
Comprehensive Training: Receive extensive initial training and ongoing support to ensure your success from day one.
Territory Protection: Exclusive territory rights ensure you can build your business without competing with other franchisees.
Marketing Support: Access professional marketing materials, social media content, and effective strategies to grow your student base.
Operational Systems: Use our scheduling, billing, and management systems to run your business efficiently.
Community Impact: Make a real difference in children's lives while building a sustainable, profitable business.

Disclaimer: This website and the information contained herein do not constitute the offer or sale of a franchise. The offer of a franchise can only be made through the delivery of a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Certain states require that we register the FDD before we offer or sell franchises in those states. We will not offer or sell franchises in those states until we have registered the franchise (or obtained an applicable exemption) and delivered the FDD to the prospective franchisee in compliance with applicable law.

The reviews are in!

Patricia Hernandez

Chess Instructor & Parent

"I've been coaching chess for over 15 years, and the Acme Franchise curriculum is hands-down the most engaging approach I've seen for young learners. My students are hooked from the very first lesson."

Marcus Bennett

Austin, TX Parent

"Chess is such an important game for kids to learn. If you are interested in getting your tots involved, check out Acme Franchise. Our whole family plays together now!"

Mei-Lin Wu

Seattle, WA Parent

"My daughter had no prior chess experience and immediately fell in love with the storytelling style of teaching at the trial class. Now it's her favorite after-school activity and she can't wait for the next lesson. Definitely highly recommend it."

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join the Acme Franchise family and build a business that transforms children's lives through the magic of chess.

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Earl

Franchise Ambassador

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