Computertots vs The Launch Pad Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Computertots Franchise
The Launch Pad Franchise
Investment $47,700 - $66,300$103,650 - $2,547,100
Franchise Fee $30,000N/A
Royalty Fee 8%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19831992
Year Franchised 19882011
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee 5% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Computertots Franchise
The Launch Pad Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Computertots Franchise
    The Launch Pad 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
    The Launch Pad 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
    The Launch Pad 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 The Launch Pad

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    Since 1992 The Launch Pad has delivered IT and Web Services to small and medium-sized businesses.  We have carefully crafted a rock-solid business model designed to for success.  Our decision to move into IT services franchising was driven by a passion for this industry and a desire to help other IT companies and entrepreneurs to succeed and excel with managed IT services. For us, franchising was the next logical step to share our vision.

    Our mission is to offer a single source of technology guidance and tools to help you build a profitable and successful managed IT services company with all of the tools, practices, support and training you need to have a world-class technology company.   Whether you are launching a new venture or already have an existing IT company, we take you to the next level with a winning formula for success and to turn your business goals into reality.