Brooklyn Robot Foundry Named to Inc.’s 2024 Best in Business List

Robotics Franchise Awarded for Transforming STEAM Education and Advancing Equity

BROOKLYN, NY – Brooklyn Robot Foundry, a trailblazing leader in inclusive and empowering STEAM education for children, has been recognized on the prestigious 2024 Inc. Best in Business list. Out of thousands of applicants nationwide, Brooklyn Robot Foundry stood out for its extraordinary impact on education, diversity, and equity—earning its place among just 241 companies in the country selected for this honor.

The Inc. Best in Business Awards celebrate organizations that go beyond financial success, spotlighting companies that make meaningful contributions to their industries and communities. This recognition underscores Brooklyn Robot Foundry’s commitment to breaking barriers and sparking innovation in education.

“At Brooklyn Robot Foundry, we’re not just teaching kids how to build robots; we’re empowering them to envision and create their futures,” said Jenny Young, Founder and CEO. “We’re thrilled to be recognized by Inc. for driving meaningful change in this space. We are honored to be included on Inc.’s Best in Business list and are looking forward to growing our brand with additional awesome people who want to become small business owners with the support of a brand that puts empowerment, equity and inclusion at the forefront of all we do.”

In a tech-driven world, the need for comprehensive, equitable STEAM education has never been more critical. The Foundry is addressing this gap head-on by expanding access to its creative and hands-on programs through its mobile franchise model. Rather than offering classes at stand-alone studios, Brooklyn Robot Foundry franchise units go to where the kids already are – schools, community centers, camps, and more. This enables them to build with a large, diverse population of students across their territory each day.

The Robot Foundry’s programs are designed to encourage independent thinking, creativity, and confidence in children aged 2-14. Unlike other programs, the Foundry’s approach allows kids to infuse their imaginations into each project, transforming learning into a joyful and empowering experience.

With a vision to grow its franchise network to 16-20 locations by the end of 2025, Brooklyn Robot Foundry is actively reaching more communities across the nation. Most recently, they opened a New Jersey franchise led by sibling duo Kyong and Paul Lee. Notably, all existing franchises are owned and operated by women and minorities, a rarity in both engineering and franchising.

Over the past decade, Brooklyn Robot Foundry has solidified itself as a leader in the STEAM education space, offering classes, parties, summer programs, and field trips that combine fun and learning. This recognition by Inc. comes on the heels of being named one of the “100 Game Changers of 2024” by Franchise Dictionary Magazine in late November.

Brooklyn Robot Foundry is excited to welcome all builders and future franchisees into the Brooklyn Robot Foundry family. The brand is continuing to target single-unit operators looking to own a business in an energized and meaningful market. There is an initial investment of $91,000 – $118,000. For more information about the franchise opportunity, please visit, https://brooklynrobotfoundry.com/franchise/.

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About Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Founded by Jenny Young who is a mechanical engineer turned entrepreneur, Brooklyn Robot Foundry has been offering creative robot-building programs for children and adults in company locations throughout New York City since 2011. Brooklyn Robot Foundry launched its franchise opportunities in late 2022 and currently operates one corporate-owned location in Brooklyn, NY and nine franchise locations in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania providing franchisees with all the tools, materials, and know-how to run a successful, mobile business in their community. The Foundry is committed to a mission of ensuring that every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, feels valued, inspired, and empowered to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEAM education, the brand is eager to find passionate franchisees to help achieve this goal.