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WHIZard Academy for Mathematics & English
 

Licensees provide math, science and English tutoring to school age children from kindergarten to the end of high school. Individualized, self-paced learning is provided in learning centers located in malls and strip plazas, using a unique audio-visual learning program.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1992

Franchising Since:

  1993

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:50 94.3%  
Company-Owned Units:3 5.7%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:53 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:0 0.0% In 2 States
Canada:0 0.0% In 4 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0.0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:0.0 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Alberta8
2. British Columbia5
3. Ontario33

Registered in Following Registration States:

  

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$NA
Cash Investment:$100-130K
Total Investment:$150-180K
Average Total Investment:$165K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$35K
Average Franchise Fee:$35K
On-Going Royalty:10-12%
Average Royalty:11%
Advertising Fee:2%

Average Number of Employees:

   2 Full-time, 6 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,000

Preferred Sites:

   Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:14
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?No
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Training Center1 Week
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):3

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:15
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   5
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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