Business Description

High Touch High Tech provides all the joys of teaching and the rewards of running your own profitable business. High Touch High Tech has been fueling the imaginations of children everywhere, since 1994, by providing FUN, interactive, hands-on science and nature experiences for children. Through discovery style learning and inquiry based dialogue, children are engaged in exciting programs that encourage them to explore the many wonders of science. Our programs spark a child�s natural curiosity about science through in-school "field-trips", preschool programs, afterschool enrichments, summer camp programs, mini-camps and birthday parties. With more than 2 million children participating in our programs annually, High Touch High Tech has emerged as the leader in innovative science programming.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1992

Franchising Since:  1994

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	150	93.2%
Company-Owned Units:	11	6.8%
Total Operating Units:	161	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 135 90% In 16 States Canada: 9 6% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 6 4% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 150 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Florida	34
2. Texas	31
3. Georgia	13

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$N/A
Cash Investment:	$27-31K
Total Investment:	$42-46K
Average Total Investment:	$44K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$35K
Average Franchise Fee:	$35K
On-Going Royalty:	7%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	N/A

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

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	5
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?	Yes, Direct
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:	Not Applicable
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	5 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 8-10 U.S.: Yes, All United States, Global Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, Europe, Asia, Pacific Region	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from High Touch-High Tech.