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Focus: Children's Educational Programs |
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"Franchises
operating for the good of kids are sure to appeal
to parents who want the best for their children
and are willing to pay for it."
Entrepreneur’s Sara Wilson |
It's easy to forget how crucial childhood experiences
are when it comes to molding mature identities. One
positive experience in childhood can make the difference
between a lifetime of nagging insecurity and a consistent
healthy perspective.
The
fact of the matter is that the vast majority of parents
are aware of the above and consequently are willing
to do whatever it takes to ensure that their children
receive the highest caliber attention possible. Because
franchises tend to be affordable and (in a number of
cases) of high quality, child development / education
franchises are guaranteed to thrive.
Every
children's education franchise is different, from activity
selection to cost per session. Thirty-five recent and
long-standing entrants into the industry are noted below.
DBA
Name |
UFOC
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Abrakadoodle |
2006 |
Children's
Technology Workshop |
2005 |
Club
Z! In-Home Tutoring |
2006 |
College
Nannies & Tutors |
2006 |
CompuChild
USA/CompuChild (unit/dev) |
2006 |
Computertots/Computer
Explorers |
2006 |
Dig
It The Fossil Workshop |
2006 |
Drama
Kids International |
2006 |
FasTracKids |
2006 |
FasTracKids
(Area Developer) |
2006 |
FasTracKids
Enrichment Center Program |
2006 |
FasTracKids
Home-Study Program |
2004 |
Girl
Power USA Finishing Center |
2004 |
The
Goddard School |
2006 |
Halstrom
High School |
2005 |
Jumpbunch |
2006 |
Kiddie
Academy |
2006 |
Kids
'N' Clay |
2006 |
KidStage |
2003 |
KnowledgePoints |
2005 |
The
Language Workshop For Children |
2005 |
The
Learning Experience |
2005 |
Mad
Science |
2004 |
Math
Monkey |
2006 |
Mathnasium
Learning Centers |
2006 |
Oxford
Learning Centers |
2006 |
The
Paul Green School of Rock Music |
2006 |
Scully
Tutoring Centers |
2001 |
Stagecoach
Theatre Arts School |
2005 |
The
Afterschool Club |
2000 |
The
Hulls Academy |
2006 |
Tutor
Time Child Care Learning Centers |
2005 |
The
Tutoring Center |
2006 |
Tutoring
Club |
2006 |
UCMAS
Mental Arithmetic/UCMAS Memory Technique |
2005 |
*UFOCs
are available for purchase on UFOCs.com.
Feel free to familiarize yourself with the following
children's education franchises featured on worldfranchising.com.

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Abrakadoodle is a remarkable arts education
program for children that combines high-quality
Crayola paints, pastels, modeling compounds
and other products with imaginative learning
activities. The Abrakadoodle program has
been designed by notable educators and artists.
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"Art
is an important component in children’s
development . . . It reaches so many learning
areas. And the components of art just take
imagination to a whole different level."
Abrakadoodle executive director
and owner, Patricia Thomas
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| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
65 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
2 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
67 |
|
| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
40 |
In
24 States |
| Canada: |
0 |
In
0 Provinces |
| International: |
0 |
In
0 Countries |
|
| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
$100K |
| Cash
Investment: |
$3-9K |
| Total
Investment: |
$40.7-72.5K |
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| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$32.5K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
8% |
| Advertising
Fee: |
1% |
|
| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
1
FT, Varies PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
NA |
| Preferred
Sites: |
NA |
| Conversions? |
NA |
| Earnings
Claim? |
No |
|
| TERMS
OF CONTRACT |
| Term
of Initial Contract: |
10
yrs |
| Renewal
Period: |
10
yrs |
| Passive
Ownership OK? |
No |
| Area
Dev. Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchising? |
No |
| Expand
Within Territory? |
Yes |
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| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
Yes |
| CFA:
|
No |
| FA/Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
6 |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
NA |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
NA |
| Financial
Assist.? |
No |
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| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
None
Specified |
| Marketing
Materials: |
None
Specified |
| Additional
Services: |
None
Specified |
|
| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Central
Data Processing (Addl. Cost),
Central Purchasing (Addl. Cost),
Field Operation Evaluation (Addl. Cost),
Field Training (Addl. Cost),
Regional or National Meetings (Addl.
Cost) |
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| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
NR |
| Territories
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All
US
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| TRAINING |
| 5
Days, Reston, VA |
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CONTACT:
Mr. Len Rosen
Director Business Development
franchise@ctworkshop.com
www.ctworkshop.com
109 Vanderhoof Ave., # 101A
Toronto, ON, M4G 2H7 Canada
Phone: (866) 704-2267 + 24,
(416) 425-2289
Fax: (647) 439-0890
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Children's Technology Workshop develops
and delivers interactive, applied, technology
programs through camps, after-school workshops,
academic supplementary education and special
events and birthday parties. Children aged
7-14 learn video game programming, animation
and LEGO robotics through individualized
activities structured around exciting adventure
themes. If your passion includes educating
and encouraging children to learn, explore
and create using technology, then we want
to speak with you.
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| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
37 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
1 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
38 |
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| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
24 |
In
12 States |
| Canada: |
10 |
In
4 Provinces |
| International: |
4 |
In
4 Countries |
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| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
$500K |
| Cash
Investment: |
$25K |
| Total
Investment: |
$105-150K |
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| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$25K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
6% |
| Advertising
Fee: |
3% |
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| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
1
FT, 0PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
NR |
| Preferred
Sites: |
Home-based,
ST Rental Space |
| Conversions? |
Yes |
| Earnings
Claim? |
No |
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| TERMS
OF CONTRACT |
| Term
of Initial Contract: |
7
yrs |
| Renewal
Period: |
NR
yrs |
| Passive
Ownership OK? |
Yes |
| Area
Dev. Agreements? |
Yes |
| Sub-Franchising? |
Yes |
| Expand
Within Territory? |
Yes |
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| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
Yes |
| CFA:
|
Yes |
| FA/Member: |
No |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
10 |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
Yes |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
NA |
| Financial
Assist.? |
Yes(I) |
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| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
None
Specified |
| Marketing
Materials: |
None
Specified |
| Additional
Services: |
None
Specified |
|
| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Central
Data Processing,
Franchisee Newsletter,
Regional or National Meetings,
800 Telephone Hotline |
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| TRAINING |
| 1
Week, Toronto, Canada |
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| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
24-30 |
| Territories
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All
US, All Canada, All Countries |
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"CTWorkshop was more than a 'computer
camp' -- much more. My daughter was being
introduced to skills that have 'real life'
applications."
Tracy, an enthusiastic
mother of a CTWorshop participant
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The newest member of the ICED family
of franchises provides educational
technology training for childcare
centers, preschools and elementary
schools. Two models: Owner-Operator
(owner as primary teacher) and Owner-Manager
(owner hires teaching staff). Having
taught more than three million classes,
we seek entrepreneurs who wish to
build a thriving business while providing
quality computer education and curriculum
for children.
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"[Computertots]
has been instrumental in giving our
students what they will need for the
future!"
Sharron Ballard, Director of Technology
Madison County School District, Madison,
MS
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| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
92 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
0 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
92 |
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| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
87 |
In
30 States |
| Canada: |
0 |
In
0 Provinces |
| International: |
5 |
In
NR Countries |
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| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
NR |
| Cash
Investment: |
$17.5K |
| Total
Investment: |
$25.3-31.4K |
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| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$25K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
8% |
| Advertising
Fee: |
1% |
|
| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
1
FT, 5 PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
NA |
| Preferred
Sites: |
Home-based |
| Conversions? |
NA |
| Earnings
Claim? |
No |
|
| TERMS
OF CONTRACT |
| Term
of Initial Contract: |
10
yrs |
| Renewal
Period: |
10
yrs |
| Passive
Ownership OK? |
No |
| Area
Dev. Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchising? |
No |
| Expand
Within Territory? |
No |
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| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
Yes |
| CFA:
|
No |
| FA/Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
NA |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
NA |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
NA |
| Financial
Assist.? |
No |
|
| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
None
Specified |
| Marketing
Materials: |
None
Specified |
| Additional
Services: |
None
Specified |
|
| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Central
Purchasing (Addl. Cost),
Field Operation Evaluation (Addl.
Cost),
Field Training (Addl. Cost), Franchisee
Newsletter (Addl. Cost),
Regional or National Meetings
(Addl. Cost), 800 Telephone Hotline |
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| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
NR |
| Territories
|
All
US
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| TRAINING |
| 2
Weeks , Headquarters |
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Drama Kids and its international affiliates,
Helen O'Grady Drama Academy, is the
largest after-school drama program
in the world, with over 40,000 children
currently enrolled. Our award-winning
drama curriculum uses a wide variety
of fun and creative drama activities
that are new each week. We teach skills
that are not being taught in most
schools today, skills critical for
ongoing success in life. Franchise
owners enjoy a home-based business
and a flexible lifestyle. Drama experience
is NOT required.
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| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
122 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
4 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
126 |
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| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
26 |
In
16 States |
| Canada: |
0 |
In
10 Provinces |
| International: |
100 |
In
10 Countries |
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| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
$50 |
| Cash
Investment: |
$30-40K |
| Total
Investment: |
$30-40K |
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| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$27.5K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
10% |
| Advertising
Fee: |
1% |
|
| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
1
FT, 2 PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
NA |
| Preferred
Sites: |
Home-based |
| Conversions? |
NA |
| Earnings
Claim? |
Yes |
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| TERMS
OF CONTRACT |
| Term
of Initial Contract: |
5
yrs |
| Renewal
Period: |
5
yrs |
| Passive
Ownership OK? |
No |
| Area
Dev. Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchising? |
No |
| Expand
Within Territory? |
Yes |
|
| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
Yes |
| CFA:
|
No |
| FA/Member: |
No |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
5 |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
Yes |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
Yes |
| Financial
Assist.? |
No |
|
| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
None
Specified |
| Marketing
Materials: |
None
Specified |
| Additional
Services: |
None
Specified |
|
| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Central
Purchasing,
Field Operation Evaluation,
Field Training,
Initial Store Opening,
Inventory Control,
Franchisee Newsletter,
Regional or National Meetings,
800 Telephone Hotline |
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| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
10 |
| Territories
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SW,
SE, NE and Mid-Atlantic US
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| TRAINING |
| 1
Week , Baltimore, MD |
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"Happy happy parents, teachers,
children, and me!"
Clare Ryan, Franchisee, New Orleans,
LA
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CONTACT:
Mr. Jim Gumlock
International Marketing Manager
info@fastrackids.com
www.fastrackids.com
6900 E. Belleview Ave., 1st
Fl.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-1619
Phone: (888) 576-6888,
(303) 224-0200
Fax: (303) 224-0222
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FasTracKids International, recognized
last year as one of the Top 10 New
Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine,
has appointed over 220 licensees in
32 countries. Thousands of children
have benefitted from the technologically
advanced FasTracKids curriculum. Developed
for children ages 3-6, FasTracKids
is designed to increase thinking and
reasoning abilities while enhancing
communication skills and self-esteem.
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"The
child who comes to FasTracKids leaves
us feeling excited about learning
and confident about taking new
challenges."
FasTracKids Licensee in Singapore
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| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
200 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
0 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
200 |
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| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
113 |
In
23 States |
| Canada: |
3 |
In
10 Provinces |
| International: |
84 |
In
10 Countries |
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| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
NR |
| Cash
Investment: |
$35.5K |
| Total
Investment: |
$78K-1.9MM |
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| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$22K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
Varies |
| Advertising
Fee: |
NA |
|
| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
1-5
FT, 0 PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
700
SF |
| Preferred
Sites: |
NR |
| Conversions? |
NA |
| Earnings
Claim? |
No |
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| TERMS
OF CONTRACT |
| Term
of Initial Contract: |
5
yrs |
| Renewal
Period: |
20
yrs |
| Passive
Ownership OK? |
Yes |
| Area
Dev. Agreements? |
Yes |
| Sub-Franchising? |
No |
| Expand
Within Territory? |
Yes |
|
| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
Yes |
| CFA:
|
No |
| FA/Member: |
No |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
12 |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
Yes |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
Yes |
| Financial
Assist.? |
No |
|
| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
Co-Op |
| Marketing
Materials: |
None
Specified |
| Additional
Services: |
None
Specified |
|
| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Field
Operation Evaluation,
Franchisee Newsletter,
Regional or National Meetings
(Addl. Cost),
800 Telephone Hotline |
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| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
55 |
| Territories
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All
US, All Canada, All Countries
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| TRAINING |
| 5
Days , Denver, CO |
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CONTACT:
Mr. Mike Halasz
Director of Franchise Sales
and Development
cdodson@futures.edu
www.halstrom.org
2204 El Camino Real, Suite 310
Oceanside, CA 92106
Phone: (888) 425-7866,
(760) 721-6127
Fax: (760) 721-6127
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The Halstrom High School franchise
opportunity is for people who value
education, are highly ethical, independent,
energized, respectful, responsible,
possess strong communication skills,
and appreciated the meaning of the
word "alternative." Since
1985, Halstrom High School has sought
people who are passionate about education
and looking to make a difference in
the lives of students. Halstrom High
is looking for people who want to
provide an effective alternative to
traditional high school programs.
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| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
0 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
3 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
3 |
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| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
3 |
In
1 States |
| Canada: |
0 |
In
0 Provinces |
| International: |
0 |
In
0 Countries |
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| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
NR |
| Cash
Investment: |
$118-228K |
| Total
Investment: |
NR |
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| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$40K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
8% |
| Advertising
Fee: |
NA |
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| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
3
FT, 3-20 PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
1800
SF |
| Preferred
Sites: |
Office
Building |
| Conversions? |
Yes |
| Earnings
Claim? |
Yes |
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| TERMS
OF CONTRACT |
| Term
of Initial Contract: |
7
yrs |
| Renewal
Period: |
7
yrs |
| Passive
Ownership OK? |
Yes |
| Area
Dev. Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchising? |
No |
| Expand
Within Territory? |
Yes |
|
| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
Yes |
| CFA:
|
No |
| FA/Member: |
No |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
4 |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
Yes |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
Yes |
| Financial
Assist.? |
Yes(I) |
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| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
Co-Op,
National, Regional |
| Marketing
Materials: |
Brochures |
| Additional
Services: |
Grand
Opening, In-house Marketing,
Marketing Research, Newsletter |
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| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Central
Purchasing, Field Operation Evaluation,
Field Training (Addl. Cost), Initial
Store Opening,
Franchisee Newsletter,
Regional or National Meetings
(Addl. Cost),
800 Telephone Hotline |
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| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
3 |
| Territories
|
All
of CA, West Coast |
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| TRAINING |
| 10
Days , District Office; 2 Days,
On-Site |
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"Halstrom
provides the most effective learning
techniques my child has ever received."
Parent of Halstrom student
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Jumpbunch offers structured sports
and fitness programs for children
15 months to 6 years old, as well
as for school-age children ages 6-12.
The classes are 30 minutes long, once
a week, year-round with over 70 activity
plans. They are offered as part of
a child's day at school, daycare,
after-school programs and rec. departments.
Jumpbunch is not a gym or facility;
rather, we go out into the community
to teach our classes.
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| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
16 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
1 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
17 |
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| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
17 |
In
11 States |
| Canada: |
0 |
In
0 Provinces |
| International: |
0 |
In
0 Countries |
|
| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
$100K |
| Cash
Investment: |
$20-52K |
| Total
Investment: |
$30-60K |
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| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$15-25K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
8% |
| Advertising
Fee: |
2% |
|
| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
0
FT, 3 PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
NR |
| Preferred
Sites: |
NR |
| Conversions? |
NA |
| Earnings
Claim? |
No |
|
| TERMS
OF CONTRACT |
| Term
of Initial Contract: |
5
yrs |
| Renewal
Period: |
5
yrs |
| Passive
Ownership OK? |
Yes |
| Area
Dev. Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchising? |
No |
| Expand
Within Territory? |
Yes |
|
| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
No |
| CFA:
|
No |
| FA/Member: |
No |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
2 |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
Yes |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
No |
| Financial
Assist.? |
No |
|
| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
None
Specified |
| Marketing
Materials: |
None
Specified |
| Additional
Services: |
None
Specified |
|
| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Central
Purchasing (Addl. Cost), Field
Operation Evaluation, Field Training
(Addl. Cost),
Franchisee Newsletter,
Regional or National Meetings,
800 Telephone Hotline |
|
| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
NR |
| Territories
|
All
US |
|
| TRAINING |
| 2
Days , Annapolis, MD |
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"With
each class I realize how rewarding
it is to teach children about sports
and fitness."
Christy Dugan & Lisa Jones, Maryland
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We offer comprehensive training and
support without additional cost. Kiddie
Academy's step-by-step program assists
with staff recruitment, training,
accounting support, site selection,
marketing, advertising and curriculum.
A true turn-key opportunity that provides
on-going support so you can focus
on running a successful business.
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"More
and more parents are recognizing the
benefits of early childhood education."
Kiddie Academy CEO Mike Miller
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|
| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
71 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
6 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
77 |
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| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
77 |
In
10 States |
| Canada: |
0 |
In
0 Provinces |
| International: |
0 |
In
0 Countries |
|
| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
$250K |
| Cash
Investment: |
$60K |
| Total
Investment: |
$180-260K |
|
| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$40K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
7% |
| Advertising
Fee: |
0% |
|
| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
10-20
FT, 2 PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
6,500-12,000
SF |
| Preferred
Sites: |
Free-standing
Building, Storefront, Strip
Center |
| Conversions? |
No |
| Earnings
Claim? |
No |
|
| TERMS
OF CONTRACT |
| Term
of Initial Contract: |
10
yrs |
| Renewal
Period: |
5
yrs |
| Passive
Ownership OK? |
Yes |
| Area
Dev. Agreements? |
Yes |
| Sub-Franchising? |
No |
| Expand
Within Territory? |
Yes |
|
| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
Yes |
| CFA:
|
No |
| FA/Member: |
No |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
30 |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
Yes |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
Yes |
| Financial
Assist.? |
Yes(D) |
|
| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
None
Specified |
| Marketing
Materials: |
None
Specified |
| Additional
Services: |
None
Specified |
|
| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Central
Data Processing (Addl. Cost),
Central Purchasing, Field Operation
Evaluation, Field Training, Initial
Store Opening,
Franchisee Newsletter,
800 Telephone Hotline |
|
| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
100 |
| Territories
|
All
US |
|
| TRAINING |
| 2
Weeks, Owner Train., Corp. HQ;
1 Week, Director Train., Corp.
HQ; 3-5 Days, Staff Training |
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|

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We build and deliver a complete turn-key,
10,000-15,000 square foot freestanding
child development center. Low upfront
cost, lowest royalty payment in the
industry, with a proven franchisor
that has over 25 years of direct industry
experience. We want the best for your
child, don't you?
|
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|
|
| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
4 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
7 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
11 |
|
| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
11 |
In
7 States |
| Canada: |
0 |
In
0 Provinces |
| International: |
0 |
In
0 Countries |
|
| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
$400K |
| Cash
Investment: |
$125K |
| Total
Investment: |
$350-650K |
|
| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$50K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
4-6% |
| Advertising
Fee: |
1.5% |
|
| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
10
FT, 12 PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
10,000-15,000
SF |
| Preferred
Sites: |
Free-standing
Building |
| Conversions? |
Yes |
| Earnings
Claim? |
No |
|
| TERMS
OF CONTRACT |
| Term
of Initial Contract: |
15
yrs |
| Renewal
Period: |
10
yrs |
| Passive
Ownership OK? |
Yes |
| Area
Dev. Agreements? |
Yes |
| Sub-Franchising? |
Yes |
| Expand
Within Territory? |
Yes |
|
| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
No |
| CFA:
|
No |
| FA/Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
60 |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
Yes |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
Yes |
| Financial
Assist.? |
Yes(D) |
|
| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
Co-Op |
| Marketing
Materials: |
None
Specified |
| Additional
Services: |
None
Specified |
|
| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Central
Data Processing, Field Operation
Evaluation, Field Training, Initial
Store Opening, Inventory Control,
Franchisee Newsletter, Regional
or National Meetings,
800 Telephone Hotline |
|
| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
15 |
| Territories
|
US
East Coast, All Canada, All
Countries |
|
| TRAINING |
| 2
Weeks, Parsippany, NJ; 4 Weeks,
Operating Unit; 3-4 Months, Franchise
Unit |
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"We
believe what is good for one child
is good for all our children."
The Learning Experience Franchisee
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CONTACT:
Mr. Joel Lazarovitz
Sales/Marketing Coordinator
joel@madscience.org
www.madscience.org
8360 Bougainville, # 201
Montreal, PQ, H4P 2G1 Canada
Phone: (800) 586-5231 + 104
,
(514) 344-4181
Fax: (514) 344-6695
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Your staff provides hands-on, interactive
science shows for children ages 4-12.
Turn kids onto science! Home based,
profitable, rewarding.
|
"The
key to Mad Science is that we're not
trying to trick kids into learning.
They're having so much fun that they
don't realize they are learning."
Mad Science owner Scott Rosen
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|
| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
195 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
0 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
195 |
|
| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
160
|
In
30 States |
| Canada: |
10 |
In
8 Provinces |
| International: |
25 |
In
NR Countries |
|
| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
$23.5K |
| Cash
Investment: |
$10K |
| Total
Investment: |
$55K |
|
| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$23K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
8% |
| Advertising
Fee: |
0% |
|
| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
1
FT, 3-5 PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
NR |
| Preferred
Sites: |
Home-based |
| Conversions? |
NA |
| Earnings
Claim? |
Yes |
|
| TERMS
OF CONTRACT |
| Term
of Initial Contract: |
10
yrs |
| Renewal
Period: |
5
yrs |
| Passive
Ownership OK? |
No |
| Area
Dev. Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchising? |
No |
| Expand
Within Territory? |
Yes |
|
| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
Yes |
| CFA:
|
No |
| FA/Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
30 |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
Yes |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
Yes |
| Financial
Assist.? |
Yes(I) |
|
| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
None
Specified |
| Marketing
Materials: |
Ad
Slicks, Brochures, Emails, Promotional
Items, Videos
Additional Services: Grand Opening,
Marketing Research, Online Extranet,
Press Releases |
| Additional
Services: |
None
Specified |
|
| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Central
Data Processing, Central Purchasing
(Addl. Cost), Field Operation
Evaluation, Field Training, Initial
Store Opening, Inventory Control,
Franchisee Newsletter, Regional
or National Meetings (Addl. Cost),
800 Telephone Hotline (Addl. Cost) |
|
| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
20 |
| Territories
|
US
East Coast, All Canada, All
Countries |
|
| TRAINING |
| 5
Days, Corporate Office, Montreal,
PQ; 5 Days, On-Site |
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Join the leaders in supplemental education.
Our proprietary curriculum developed
over the past 20 years, ensures that
your students will make impressive
academic gains while developing higher
self-esteem. Successful, confident
students and happy parents mean referrals
and a growing business. We will assist
you every step of the way, providing
the proven training, marketing, and
business expertise you will need.
Excellent territories available.
|
|
|
|
| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
124
|
| Company-Owned
Units: |
60
|
| Total
Operating Units: |
130
|
|
| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
45
|
In
14 States |
| Canada: |
83 |
In
7 Provinces |
| International: |
2 |
In
NR Countries |
|
| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
$200K |
| Cash
Investment: |
$50-75K |
| Total
Investment: |
$125-215K |
|
| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$39.5K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
10% |
| Advertising
Fee: |
3% |
|
| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
3
FT, 5 PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
1,600-2,000
SF |
| Preferred
Sites: |
Storefront,
Strip Center |
| Conversions? |
No |
| Earnings
Claim? |
No |
|
| TERMS
OF CONTRACT |
| Term
of Initial Contract: |
10
yrs |
| Renewal
Period: |
10
yrs |
| Passive
Ownership OK? |
No |
| Area
Dev. Agreements? |
Yes |
| Sub-Franchising? |
No |
| Expand
Within Territory? |
Yes |
|
| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
Yes |
| CFA:
|
Yes |
| FA/Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
30 |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
Yes |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
Yes |
| Financial
Assist.? |
No |
|
| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
Co-Op |
| Marketing
Materials: |
None
Specified |
| Additional
Services: |
None
Specified |
|
| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Field Operation Evaluation, Field
Training, Initial Store Opening,
Inventory Control,
Franchisee Newsletter, Regional
or National Meetings,
800 Telephone Hotline |
|
| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
30 |
| Territories
|
All
US, All Canada, India, Hong
Kong, Japan, Germany, Korea,
Caribbean |
|
| TRAINING |
| 2
Weeks , London, ON |
|
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"At Oxford Learning, our commitment
is to helping children succeed throughout
their entire lives."
Dr. Nick Whitehead, co-founder and
President, Oxford Learning
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