FasTracKids vs PC Kidz Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
FasTracKids Franchise
PC Kidz Franchise
Investment $48,117 - $203,517$19,800 - $91,300
Franchise Fee $22,000$9,500 - $45,000
Royalty Fee Variable7%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19982001
Year Franchised 19982005
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
FasTracKids Franchise
PC Kidz Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    FasTracKids Franchise
    PC Kidz Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    FasTracKids Franchise
    PC Kidz Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, InternetNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing -Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations 16% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 30

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

    Expansion Plans
     
    FasTracKids Franchise
    PC Kidz Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About FasTracKids

    Founded in 1998, FasTracKids International offers an enrichment education system for children ages 3 to 6. The program is a 2-year curriculum covering 12 academic subjects, including astronomy, biology, economics, literature and mathematics.

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    About PC Kidz

    The brainchild of Steve and Tammy Perry, PC Kidz was formed in 2001 after Tammy, a former elementary school teacher, noticed a void in basic computer skills with her students. In 2003 the PC Kidz program was offered in over 150 educational child care centers within the eight company owned and seven franchised territories in Texas, North Carolina and Nebraska.