Computertots vs RightTime KiDS Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Computertots vs RightTime KiDS including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Computertots Franchise
RightTime KiDS Franchise
Investment $47,700 - $66,300$138,500 - $313,500
Franchise Fee $30,000$31,500
Royalty Fee 8%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19832002
Year Franchised 19882008
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee 5% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Computertots Franchise
RightTime KiDS Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Computertots Franchise
    RightTime KiDS Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Computertots Franchise
    RightTime KiDS Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures-
    Marketing National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Computertots Franchise
    RightTime KiDS Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Computertots

    Computertots is now a subsidiary of ComputerExplorers In 1984, personal computers were still considered a luxury, and schools were figuring out how to best use the new technology as a learning tool. Moms Karen Marshall and Mary Rogers saw the teaching potential of computers and began Computertots/Computer Explorers with $1,500, one computer and 10 young students. Franchisees can operate the business using either a manager model or an owner-operated model. A manager employs a staff to assist in the teaching and operation of the business; the owner of an owner-operated model not only teaches classes, but also operates the business.

    In 2003, Computertots/Computer Explorers was acquired by The International Center for Entrepreneurial Development Inc., which also owns Kwik Kopy Printing, Kwik Kopy Business Centers, Franklin's Printing, American Wholesale Thermographers, Copy Club, Women's Health Boutique and Parcel Plus.

    About RightTime KiDS

    The Right Opportunity for the Right Entrepreneurs We're looking for highly motivated individuals to join us in building a world-class drop-in childcare system. We want entrepreneurs who:
    * Enjoy working with children and parents * Appreciate the service value of drop-in childcare * Are hard-working, responsible and detail oriented * Have high energy, an outgoing nature, and a self-starter mentality * Are customer-service oriented * Enjoy working with diverse groups of people * Have professional email, phone, and in-person customer skills * Have excellent verbal and written communication skills * Possess strong leadership, motivation and delegation abilities If this describes you, we want to hear from you! Our franchise package includes: * Site selection assistance * Lease negotiations * Custom-developed proprietary software * Architectural layouts and build out * Operations manuals * Marketing templates and materials * Equipment purchase * On-site employee training * Turn-key solutions to get you open quickly and economically * Dedicated Project Manager to work with you every step of the way on your build out * Volume discounts on many essentials for day-to-day operations * Intranet for Franchise Owners, including interactive forum to share ideas and solutions
    * RTK University  Courses, Evaluations and Certifications for you and your employees, providing ongoing online training and education * Listed on the SBA REGISTRY for preferred, expedited SBA lending for RightTime KiDS' franchisees * Members of the IFA (Int'l Franchise Association), MinorityFran and VetFran to enable eligible franchise owners to participate in the benefits offered by those programs * Plus MUCH more!