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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 |
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| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
40 |
In
24 States |
| Canada: |
0 |
In
0 Provinces |
| International: |
0 |
In
0 Countries |
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| 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% |
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| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
1
FT, Varies PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
NA |
| Preferred
Sites: |
NA |
| Conversions? |
NA |
| Earnings
Claim? |
No |
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| 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:
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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 |
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| 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
[email protected]
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:
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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 |
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| 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% |
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| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
1
FT, 5 PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
NA |
| Preferred
Sites: |
Home-based |
| Conversions? |
NA |
| Earnings
Claim? |
No |
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| 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:
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No |
| FA/Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
NA |
| 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 |
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| 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
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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% |
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| 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 |
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| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
Yes |
| CFA:
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No |
| FA/Member: |
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