International Dancesport Studios vs College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of International Dancesport Studios vs College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
International Dancesport Studios Franchise
College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors Franchise
Investment $58,500 - $79,700$105,000 - $158,000
Franchise Fee $37,000$45,000
Royalty Fee 10%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19962001
Year Franchised 20032005
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee -$2K


Business Experience Requirements

 
International Dancesport Studios Franchise
College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
International Dancesport Studios Franchise
College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
Receivables No/NoNo/No
Payroll No/NoNo/No

Training & Support

 
International Dancesport Studios Franchise
College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors Franchise
Training -Classroom Training: 48 hours
Support -Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations - International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 3 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

Expansion Plans

 
International Dancesport Studios Franchise
College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About International Dancesport Studios

International DanceSport Studios are award winning franchised ballroom dance studios founded and directed by Carlos Manuel Gutierrez Jr. since 1995. Mr. Gutierrez is a renowned producer and a world class, award winning, ballroom dance teacher. In addition to operating IDS, he owns and produces an international open ballroom dance championship, Mexico Open, which is held annually in Cancun, Mexico. Mr. Gutierrez is also the founder and president of LAWDSC, Latin America World DanceSport Council, a world dance council that promotes ballroom dancing as a sport on an athletic level as well as a form of art, and an exercising outlet. In IDS, we specialize in individual training of both professional and amateur dancers. We accept single students, couples, as well as students who desire special event oriented training, such as wedding and prom preparations. Every one of our programs is individually designed to meet each of our student's personal needs. Our students do not need any prior experience or knowledge, we accept students of any level and we provide training up to Gold Level, and anything in between, as well as physical therapy training. We know that every student has a specific goal in mind when it comes to their training and we believe that our personal training system accompanied with our private instructors are the best tools to truly tend to those needs and desires.

About College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors

College Nannies and Tutors Builds Stronger Families by providing Role Models from Cradle to College. As a full-service family focused firm, franchisees specialize in placing nannies, babysitters, homework help and college prep tutors. College Nannies and Tutors is seeking executive owners that share our core values and possess the desire and ability to grow multiple retail units.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors business is from $105,000 to $173,000. This includes the $45,000 initial franchise fee that must be paid to us. If you purchase 2 franchised Territories at the same time, the Initial Franchise Fee is $80,000 for both Territories. If you purchase 3 franchised Territories at the same time, the Initial Franchise Fee is $105,000 for all 3 Territories.

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