R1SE

Interactive after-school tutoring and recreation centers combining academic support with gaming lounges, bounce houses, and gyms.

R1SEDealServicesWebsiteFreeland, MIby Trevor Szafranski, Heather SzafranskiS17E15

Pitch Details

Season / Episode

S17E15

Mar 25, 2026

Ask

$300,000

for 10%

Deal

$300,000

for 15%

Watch the Pitch

Deal Terms

Amount$300,000
Equity15%
Valuation$20M

What Happened Next

Operating

$1.2M

reported

  • Deal with Barbara Corcoran for $300K/15%; closure unverified (aired March 2026)
  • Two locations in Michigan; ~$600K/year each with 21% profit margin, ~120 students daily
  • New facility in Frankenmuth, MI opening mid-2026
  • Launched Summer Sessions program

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