The Mad Science Group vs Safari Run Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Mad Science Group Franchise
Safari Run Franchise
Investment $74,050 - $110,459$300,000 - $773,467
Franchise Fee $25,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 8%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19852005
Year Franchised 19952010
Term Of Agreement 25 years-
Term Of Agreement 25 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Mad Science Group Franchise
Safari Run Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• Safari Run is seeking individual franchise partners on the West Coast as well as multi-unit development partners domestically and internationally. To be considered, individuals or partnerships must meet the following minimum criteria: � Demonstrated enthusiasm, drive, and passion � Management Experience � Love working with Children � Minimum financial net worth of $200,000

    Financing Options
     
    The Mad Science Group Franchise
    Safari Run 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
    Safari Run Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsReal Estate and Site Selection Lease Approval Pre-opening Management Training Vendors and Equipment Opening Support Information Technology Marketing and Public Relations Operations Support Purchasing and Distribution
    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
    Safari Run 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 Safari Run

    Fun, Healthy Entertainment for Children and Families.
    Spread the knowledge and fun to families and children around the country, show them how to have a great time, learn about fitness and eat right.Safari Run is an industry innovator for children's fitness, fun, parties and healthy education.Safari Run's business model combines the best of all worlds, an exciting, unique play experience through a one of a kind play structure and entertainment theme, children's fitness programs, birthday party programs, kids camps and a retail segment.
    Safari Run is a premier children's activity center that features fitness classes, camps, public open play and private parties with innovative and engaging activities that educate while they entertain, making health and fitness fun for kids.