The Mad Science Group vs Little Sunshine's Playhouse Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Mad Science Group Franchise
Little Sunshine's Playhouse Franchise
Investment $74,050 - $110,459$503,700 - $552,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$70,000
Royalty Fee 8%7%
Advertising Fee -$1,000-$3000 /mo
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
Little Sunshine's Playhouse Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    The Mad Science Group Franchise
    Little Sunshine's Playhouse 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
    Little Sunshine's Playhouse 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
    Little Sunshine's Playhouse Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 Little Sunshine's Playhouse

    We're not babysitters. We are teachers. Everything we do is designed to inspire imagination, learning, and play. Step into a world where your child will thrive.
    Recognized within the industry for a concept based on higher standards of service and community visibility, Little Sunshine's Playhouse offers an identity of unrivaled distinction.... in our brand image and high-profile architectural presence, and in the level of support and training our franchise system provides.
    Little Sunshine's Playhouse also gives each of our Franchisees the opportunity to join a new franchise system on the ground level and be a part of growing a unique concept nationally. The Little Sunshine's Playhouse Business Model is strategically planned to be the elite cutting edge innovator in the early childhood industry. Our model is positioned to provide a vital service to families across America who deeply value and recognize quality care and education, and wish to provide their child an opportunity above and beyond even the best preschools programs that are available nationally. Our curriculum Creatively Shine is a proven tool in classrooms, popular among our families, and LOVED by our Teachers. Our innovative and cutting edge technology (including our Kiddie Cams, LuvNotes and online forums) keeps families connected and happy and provides a more secure professional experience that establishes Little Sunshine's Playhouse as the destination for even the most discerning families! Our Prototype building, which is imbued throughout with old-world appeal, is icing on the cake! We believe preschool should be warm and charming and have incorporated that into our facilities to maximize each child's personal experience. We want children and parents to feel as though they are stepping into a magical playhouse!