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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Kiddie Academy vs SeekingSitters including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $345,000 - $5,605,000 | $1,500 |
Franchise Fee | $135,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 7% | - |
Advertising Fee | 2% | - |
Year Founded | 1981 | 2004 |
Year Franchised | 1992 | 2006 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
Renewal Fee | Varies | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | People and management skills | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: Online training | - |
Support | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks, Regional advertising, Website, Web Advertising | - |
Operations |
15% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
We are so excited you are interested in ownership opportunities with SeekingSitters. SeekingSitters license opportunities are easier to get started than ever before! There are no huge upfront costs or ongoing royalties. You are provided with e-learning training systems in all aspects of the business as well as 24/7 online support.
It is so easy to get started. The signup fee is only $1500 plus $1500 annual marketing intensive due your second month of launch.