The Mad Science Group vs Super Tots Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Mad Science Group Franchise
Super Tots Franchise
Investment $74,050 - $110,459$30,000 - $87,100
Franchise Fee $25,000$17,500
Royalty Fee 8%9%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19852007
Year Franchised 19952016
Term Of Agreement 25 years-
Term Of Agreement 25 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Mad Science Group Franchise
Super Tots Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    The Mad Science Group Franchise
    Super Tots 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
    Super Tots 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
    Super Tots 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 Super Tots

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    SuperTots focuses on physical development, awareness, coordination and motor skills in a fun, engaging environment.
    Since 2002, SuperTots has helped children ages 18 months to 5 years develop motor skills, begin athletic training and promote youth fitness through a series of fun and beneficial games.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a SuperTots franchised business is between $30,000 and $64,350. This includes $16,700 to $35,100 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s). You may purchase additional territories.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a SuperTots franchised business with one additional territory is between $40,850 and $87,100. This includes $27,600 to $57,850 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).