Tutor Doctor
- Tutor Doctor Systems, Inc.
2711 Centerville Rd., # 400
Wilmington, DE 19808
USA
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(877) 988-8679
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(416) 646-0364
- (416) 646-0366 (Fax)
Tutor Doctor allows you to join a fast-growth, recession resistant industry while making a difference in your community. Our franchisees, who manage a team of professional tutors, benefit from our successful one-to-one tutoring model that provides at-home service to students of all ages. This eliminates the need for high overhead costs associated with a traditional bricks and mortar businesses. With over 400 franchises in 15 countries, there has never been a better opportunity to join our team! 83% of Tutor Doctor franchisees come from backgrounds other than Education. In fact, 25% of Tutor Doctor’s franchise community has a background in Financial Services, IT, Manufacturing, and HealthCare. If you want to be part of a growing network of diverse franchisees who make money while making a difference, join the Tutor Doctor Family!
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 2000
Franchising Since: 2003
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
247 |
100.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
0 |
0.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
247 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
247 |
55.5% |
In 39 States
|
| Canada |
107 |
24.0% |
In 5 Provinces
|
| International |
91 |
20.4% |
In 13 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
445 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
95 |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
310 |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| California |
50 |
| Texas |
24 |
| Florida |
22 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
Yes |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
30 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
N/A |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
| National Advertising |
Yes |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
| Marketing Materials |
Brochures, Catalogs, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Videos
|
| Additional Services: |
Marketing Research, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
|
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Included |
| Central Purchasing |
Yes, at additional cost |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
N/A |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Online Pre-Training + Road to Home Office Series |
80 Hours + 25 Days |
| In-Class Training |
7 Days |
| Jump-Start Program, Boot Camp |
12 Weeks |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$100K |
| Cash Investment |
$62.5-133.9K |
| Total Investment |
$68.5-111.7K |
| Average Total Investment |
$90K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$44.7-59.7K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$52K |
| On-Going Royalty |
8% |
| Average Royalty |
N/A |
| Advertising Fee |
2% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
1 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
None
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Home-Based
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
Yes |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
3 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
4 |
| Psychological Profile |
4 |
| Personal Interviews |
3 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
5 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 10 years
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
No |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
27 |
| USA |
Yes, CA, CT, FL, GA, MD, MI, MN, NV, NJ, NY, NC, PA, SC, TX, TN, VA, WA |
| Canada |
Yes, All except Quebec |
| Overseas |
Yes, Australia, New Zealand, UK, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, Other countries under evaluation |
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