Mathnasium Learning Centers vs Viva the Chef Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mathnasium Learning Centers vs Viva the Chef including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Mathnasium Learning Centers Franchise	Viva the Chef Franchise
Investment	$112,750 - $149,110	$200,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee	$49,000	$35,000
Royalty Fee	10%+	6%
Advertising Fee	2%+	-
Year Founded	2002	2003
Year Franchised	2003	2004
Term Of Agreement	3 years	5 years
Term Of Agreement	3 years	5 years
Renewal Fee	-	$5K
Business Experience Requirements
	Mathnasium Learning Centers Franchise	Viva the Chef Franchise
Experience	General business experience Marketing skills Must enjoy math & teaching children	Industry experience General business experience
Financing Options
	Mathnasium Learning Centers Franchise	Viva the Chef Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/Yes	No/Yes
Start-up Costs	No/Yes	No/Yes
Equipment	No/No	No/Yes
Inventory	No/No	No/Yes
Receivables	No/No	No/Yes
Payroll	No/No	No/Yes
Training & Support
	Mathnasium Learning Centers Franchise	Viva the Chef Franchise
Training	-	-
Support	Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations	Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing	Ad slicks	National media, Regional advertising
Operations	Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.	Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Expansion Plans
	Mathnasium Learning Centers Franchise	Viva the Chef Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	Yes
Canada Expansion	No	No
International Expansion	Yes	Yes

Company Overviews

About Mathnasium Learning Centers

Mathnasium Learning Center's franchise opportunity is an excellent blend of owning a business while making a positive impact on children. There is a growing demand for quality math instruction. Kids across the country struggle in math every day. Mathnasium presents a special opportunity for entrepreneurs to invest in themselves while enjoying the ability to motivate and inspire others. Help children discover how much fun math can be as they catch up, maintain and get ahead in their education. Mathnasium is a specialized math-only learning center franchise with learning centers in 16 countries, beyond the U.S. and Canada. Consider joining one of the largest and fastest growing U.S. franchises by contacting us today to learn about franchise opportunities and how you can open your own Mathnasium.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of your first Mathnasium franchise ranges from $112,750 to $149, 110 . This includes $49,000 that must be paid to Mathnasium or its affiliate. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a second or subsequent franchise ranges from $90,860 to $126,610. This includes $26,500 for each additional franchise that must be paid to Mathnasium or its affiliate.

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