Computertots vs Skidaddles Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Computertots Franchise
Skidaddles Franchise
Investment $47,700 - $66,300$188,276 - $305,378
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 8%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19832017
Year Franchised 19882017
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee 5% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Computertots Franchise
Skidaddles Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Computertots Franchise
    Skidaddles 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
    Skidaddles 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
    Skidaddles Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 Skidaddles

    "Skidaddles

    Skidaddles is a drop-in anytime childcare center. We offer convenient, flexible, reliable care for ages up to 12 years available without reservations.
    Drop by days, evenings and weekends for a few hours or all day! Feel confident knowing your children are having fun while learning in a safe and clean environment.
    We offer FLEXIBLE full-time care for busy parents. We are not your typical 9-5 childcare center.
    We offer different payment plans for 3, 4 5 days a week. we also offer Corporate Partnerships for local businesses.