From Australia to Texas: The Tutoring Franchise Dominating the World

Inside our podcast episode featuring USA Growth Leader Joel Harpur and Founder Michael Black.

Success Tutoring has officially entered its most exciting chapter yet — the expansion into the United States, beginning with Texas. To celebrate and unpack this massive milestone, we sat down with USA Growth Leader Joel Harpur and Founder & CEO Michael Black in a powerful new podcast episode titled “From Australia to Texas: The Tutoring Franchise Dominating the World.”

This episode gives prospective franchise partners a rare behind-the-scenes look at how Success Tutoring expanded from a spare room in Australia to becoming one of the fastest-growing education franchises globally — and why Texas is about to become the next major hub.

Why Joel Harpur Joined the Mission

In the podcast, Joel shares why he made the decision to join Success Tutoring’s global leadership team and spearhead USA expansion alongside Global Head of Franchise Recruitment, Michele Saidi.

Joel isn’t just another executive — he’s a proven entrepreneur who has built two six-figure businesses, giving him a deep understanding of what makes a franchise truly worth investing in.

Here’s part of what he revealed:

“We started in Australia and dominated and outcompeted every major tutoring competitor—Kumon, Mathnasium, Best Brains, you name it. Then New Zealand. Now we’re heading for the USA, and we have the track record to do it again.
Even the ex-CEO of Kumon—the largest tutoring franchise in the world (who is now working with us)—said our numbers are record-breaking worldwide.
The support, the system, the financial freedom, the time flexibility… I have never seen a business model like this. If I had known earlier, I would have opened a center myself.
Those who don’t move with us now will be left behind.”

Joel also breaks down why Dallas, Houston, and Austin have been hand-picked as the first USA locations — and why demand in Texas is exploding.

What Makes Success Tutoring Different?

In the podcast, Michael and Joel reveal the three core pillars that make Success Tutoring one of the strongest franchise investments in the education sector.

1. Personalised Learning for Every Student

Our system adapts to each student’s goals, ability, and pace — something traditional classroom-style tutoring fails to do.

2. Tailored to the US Curriculum

Our curriculum team has aligned the program to meet American education standards, ensuring local relevance from day one.

3. A Gym-Style Membership Model

This is the game-changing element that’s disrupted the global tutoring industry.

It offers:

✔ Predictable recurring revenue
✔ Higher retention
✔ Faster scalability
✔ More stability for owners
✔ A modern model families prefer

It is, quite literally, the business model that helped us outgrow legacy tutoring brands at record speed.

Why Texas Is the Perfect Launch Market

As discussed in the episode, Texas is leading the USA’s population and economic boom, making it a magnet for:

• Working families
• High-achieving students
• Parents seeking academic support
• Education-focused communities

The combination of strong demand and limited innovative competitors creates a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for franchise partners who get in early.

A Message From the Founder, Michael Black

In the podcast, Michael shares his vision for the USA and explains why this expansion is unlike anything the company has undertaken before.

“The education industry is outdated, and parents are demanding something better. Success Tutoring delivers personalised learning aligned to the US curriculum, with a membership model that’s simple, scalable, profitable — and built for today’s families.
We expect Success Tutoring to become the fastest-growing education franchise in the United States. The question is: will you grow with us?”

Thinking About Becoming a Franchise Partner?

This Podcast Is Your Sign.**

This episode offers unmatched insight into:

• What makes the Success Tutoring model so powerful
• Why our expansion into Texas will create life-changing opportunities
• Why franchise partners with or without experience can thrive
• How our systems, support, and innovation drive global growth
• What the next five years will look like for Success Tutoring in the USA

If you’re considering launching a tutoring business, scaling your income, or escaping the 9-to-5 grind, this podcast is essential listening.

Ready to Explore Franchise Opportunities in Texas?

Territories in Dallas, Houston, and Austin are filling fast and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Book a call to learn more about owning a Success Tutoring center.

This is your moment.
Don’t miss out.