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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.
Below is a quick comparison of Computertots against other Childcare/Daycare franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of Computertots with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.
Franchise | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Advertising Fee | Development Costs |
A Nanny on the Net | N/A | $15,000-$35,000 | ||
A+ Nannies | $15,000 | 0 | 0 | $40,500-$55,600 |
Adventure Kids Playcare | $29,500 | 5% | $350,000-$589,000 | |
All About Kids | $50,000 | $2,677,500-$3,372,500 | ||
Child Care Choices | $19,000 | 6% | $23,500-$46,600 | |
Children's Technology Workshop | $25,000 | 6% | $81,000-$105,000 | |
Childrens Lighthouse | $50,000 | 7% | $440,600-$630,000 | |
College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors | $45,000 | 5% | 2% | $105,000-$158,000 |
Creative World School | $60,000 | 5%- 7% | 1% | $2,445,300-$5,206,000 |
Discovery Point | $75,000 | 4.7K-$6.5K/mo. | 1.8K/mo. | $405,572-$3,443,722 |
Ducklings Early Learning Centers | $65,000 | 6% | 1% | $478,600-$3,668,400 |
Growing Room | $40,000 | 7% | $700,000-$3,000,000 | |
Ho Math & Chess Learning Centre | $1,000 | 0 | $1,000 | |
Ivybrook Academy | $50,000 | 6% | 1% | $310,700-$440,200 |
Kiddie Academy | $135,000 | 7% | 2% | $345,000-$5,605,000 |
KidsPark Childcare | $30,000 | 5% | $250 a month | $293,250-$516,500 |
Kidz Watch | $25,000 | $127,000-$214,500 | ||
Ladybird Academy | $40,000 | 5% | 1% | $2,812,300-$3,457,700 |
Language Leaders | $10,000-$90,000 | 15% | $18,700-$107,000 | |
LeafSpring School | $87,500 | 6% | $3,546,150-$6,473,700 | |
Learning Jungle | $40,000 | $180,000-$400,000 | ||
Lightbridge Academy | $40,000 | 7% | 2% | $549,228-$5,054,735 |
Little City Kids | $35,000 | 7% | $118,000-$189,000 | |
Maui PlayCare | N/A | 7% | 6% local | $137,000-$221,000 |
P3 Party Place | N/A | $88,000-$144,000 | ||
Primrose School | $80,000 | 7% | 2% | $636,900-$6,771,000 |
RightTime KiDS | $31,500 | $138,500-$313,500 | ||
SeekingSitters | N/A | $1,500 | ||
SeekingSitters | N/A | $1,500 | ||
Skidaddles | $30,000 | $188,276-$305,378 | ||
Sunbrook Academy | $40,000 | 6% | $271,200-$2,100,000 | |
Sweet Kiddles | $40,000 | 5% | 2% to 3% | $423,400-$712,650 |
Wee Watch | $20,000 | $38,900-$54,200 |
Below is a quick comparison of Computertots against other Computer Service & Support franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of Computertots with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.
Franchise | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Advertising Fee | Development Costs |
1 800 905 GEEK | $25,000 | 11% | $53,400-$82,200 | |
1800FIX.com | $20,000-$25,000 | 7% | 2% | $77,600-$203,800 |
CMIT Solutions | $49,950-$57,700 | 6% | 2% | $94,470-$127,350 |
Computer Builders Warehouse | $18,000-$35,000 | 2-3% | $100,000-$250,000 | |
Computer Troubleshooters | $9,900 | 6.5% | 150/mo. | $13,900-$32,400 |
Concerto Networks | $21,000 | 14% | $23,400-$47,900 | |
Data Doctors | $18,900 | 7% | $39,500-$92,000 | |
Device Pitstop | $25,000 | 5% | $2K/yr | $100,700-$218,250 |
Digital Doc | $44,900 | 7% | $128,200-$195,500 | |
DrPhoneFix | N/A | $49,999-$175,000 | ||
Electronic Restoration Services | $49,900 | 7% | 2% | $159,000-$249,300 |
Experimax | $49,500 | 6% | 1% | $142,010-$351,140 |
Fast-teks | $27,750 | 7% | $45,000-$60,000 | |
Geeks On Call America | $25,000 | 11% | $53,400-$82,200 | |
gradeAtechs.com | $20,000 | $75,000 | ||
iDropped | $30,000 | 6% | 2% | $60,100-$119,089 |
LaptopXchange | $15,000-$20,000 | 5% | $156,000-$215,000 | |
Launch Pad, The | N/A | $103,650-$2,547,100 | ||
Nerd Force | $14,000 | $34,000-$59,000 | ||
Nerds On Site | N/A | 40% | $3,500-And Up | |
PC-ER | $7,500 | 2% | Varies | $17,500-$22,500 |
Rescuecom | $2,500-$28,900 | 9-24% | $14,000-$95,000 | |
Silution | N/A | $39,950-$69,800 | ||
Soft-Temps Worldwide | $995 | $75/mo. | $1,990-$3,990 | |
Support On-Site Computer Services | $15,000 | 6% | $23,700-$46,800 | |
TeamLogic IT | $45,000 | 7% | 1.2% | $106,375-$146,300 |
Tech Hero | $20,000 | $32,300-$69,400 | ||
Veteran Tech Brigade | $25,000-$40,000 | 7% | Currently 0 | $30,000-$60,000 |
Windows Renew | N/A | $2,000-And Up | ||
WSI Internet | $49,700-$69,700 | 10% | $64,450-$94,550 |