The Mad Science Group vs Toddlin' Time Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Mad Science Group vs Toddlin' Time including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Mad Science Group Franchise
Toddlin' Time Franchise
Investment $74,050 - $110,459$30,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 8%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1985-
Year Franchised 1995-
Term Of Agreement 25 years-
Term Of Agreement 25 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Mad Science Group Franchise
Toddlin' Time Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    The Mad Science Group Franchise
    Toddlin' Time Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    The Mad Science Group Franchise
    Toddlin' Time Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 30

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    The Mad Science Group Franchise
    Toddlin' Time Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About The Mad Science Group

    As children, brothers Ariel and Ron Shlien loved to create crazy science experiments. As adults, they realized that kids like fun, cool science. So in 1985 they started Mad Science by hosting 'edu-taining' birthday parties featuring scienctific demonstrations.

    Franchising began in 1995, with initial franchises in Florida and Toronto, and now has franchises worldwide offering educational demonstrations to preschools, in-class and afterschool programs, community centers and scout programs. The company also provides entertainment for birthday parties, special events, camps and more.

    About Toddlin' Time

    Brooke Glomb is the Lead Teacher for ToddlinTime. Brooke grew up in the Northern Virginia area, attending both Robinson and Centreville High Schools. She graduated from Elon University in 1998, studying Communications and Early Childhood Education. Brooke and her husband, Jason own and operate ToddlinTime together. 

    Brooke loves what she does in the classroom. Operating a business such as ToddlinTime has been a life long dream for her. Brooke is so thrilled to be able to teach children by sharing her passion for creativity and expression through learning.   Brooke is patient, creative, and loves to inspire young minds to learn while playing.
    She has a special way of connecting to the children by getting on their level and listening to them with all her attention. Brooke is very attentive and makes sure all of the children feel comfortable and are included in our program activities. Come and join Brooke and see why everyone is talking about ToddlinTime and our “Whole New Way to Play”.