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Children's Technology Workshop
109 Vanderhoof Ave., # 101A
Toronto, ON, M4G 2H7 Canada


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Business Description

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.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1997

Franchising Since:  2004

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

37

97.4%
Company-Owned Units:12.6%
 
Total Operating Units:
38
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:2463.2%In 12 States
Canada:1026.3%In 2 Canadian Provinces
International:410.5%In 4 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
38
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Ontario9

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $500K
Cash Investment:$25K
Total Investment:$105-150K
Average Total Investment:$130K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$25K
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:3%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites: ST Rental Space

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:4
Formal Education:5
Psychological Profile:5
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:7 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 10
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 
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:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Not Applicable
Field Training:Not Applicable
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Toronto, ON1 Week
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 24-30

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:No
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