Business Description

We deliver quality art education and enrichment programs that explore a participant's natural curiosity about art and helps develop and strengthen creative skills, build self-esteem and the confidence to try something new. smART Explorers brings out the artist within. smART Explorers is looking for prospective franchisees who have an entrepreneurial spirit, enjoy working with children, recognize the need for quality art education & enrichment and want to make a valuable contribution to their community.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  2007

Franchising Since:  2007

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	2	50%
Company-Owned Units:	2	50%
Total Operating Units:	4	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 4 100% In 1 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 4 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Massachusetts	1
2. Florida	1
3. Texas	1

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$17.7-19.7K
Total Investment:	$30K
Average Total Investment:	$30K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$19.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$0K
On-Going Royalty:	7%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	NA

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 2-3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

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
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	8
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
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:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Corporate Office	3-5 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: NA U.S.: No Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from smART Explorers.