Children's Technology Workshop vs GradePower Learning Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Children's Technology Workshop vs GradePower Learning including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Children's Technology Workshop Franchise	GradePower Learning Franchise
Investment	$81,000 - $105,000	$99,800 - $270,500
Franchise Fee	$25,000	$40,000
Royalty Fee	6%	10%
Advertising Fee	-	3%
Year Founded	1997	1984
Year Franchised	2004	1991
Term Of Agreement	7 years	-
Term Of Agreement	7 years	-
Renewal Fee	$1K	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Children's Technology Workshop Franchise	GradePower Learning Franchise
Experience	Industry experience General business experience Marketing skills Enthusiasm for technology, engineering, science	Surprisingly, you really do not need to have education experience to operate a successful Grade Power franchise. We're looking for individuals with good people skills who can own, operate, manage and promote their own Grade Power franchise. You'll benefit by working alongside two very successful companies as we help you build your franchise.
Financing Options
	Children's Technology Workshop Franchise	GradePower Learning Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/Yes	-/-
Start-up Costs	No/Yes	-/Yes
Equipment	No/Yes	-/Yes
Inventory	No/Yes	-/Yes
Receivables	No/No	-/-
Payroll	No/No	-/-
Training & Support
	Children's Technology Workshop Franchise	GradePower Learning Franchise
Training	-	On-The-Job Training: 1 week Classroom Training: 2 weeks Additional Training: Home study
Support	Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations	You will be provided with all the proprietary tools needed - along with the finest training and support system in the franchise industry. Helping you succeed is our primary focus, as we build our mutual franchise into a nationally known and recognized name in the education industry. Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
Marketing	Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising	Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising
Operations	Franchise can be run from home. 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)	Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 3
Expansion Plans
	Children's Technology Workshop Franchise	GradePower Learning Franchise
US Expansion	-	Yes
Canada Expansion	No	-
International Expansion	Yes	-

Company Overviews

About Children's Technology Workshop

The Children’s Technology Workshop is focused on the development and delivery of hands-on, applied-technology curriculum. We have been designing and testing our programs since 1997. At CTW, we are serious about having fun and take pride in our commitment to developing the finest technology and science-based programs available to children. Our activities are under constant review by our full-time staff of educators, engineers, technologists and enthusiasts. We are confident that you'll agree with our philosophy that computers are more than just a tool for writing and researching. We believe computers and technology can empower all children to explore, invent and be creative using the right applications with the right direction. The Children's Technology Workshop offers a variety of programs, including after school, camp, academic and group workshops. Programs are divided by age and are available in different formats to meet scheduling needs of parents and group facilitators.

About GradePower Learning

GradePower Learning is unlike any other franchise in North America and is changing the way our children process, interpret, and organize information. It is important to understand that we do not tutor students. Tutoring is only a temporary fix; it's focused on getting a better grade or test score. We combine academic tutoring with cognitive learning, so our focus is on improving how children learn. We use these methods in order to teach students how to think correctly. By doing so they learn real self-esteem and they won't need tutoring year after year. This will not only give students better grades, it will benefit them for the rest of their lives. We have the widest array of these programs, such as; Little Readers, Beyond Tutoring, Advantage, SAT/ACT Test Prep, College Readiness Study, ADD, ADHD, NCLB and more! You will also have the opportunity to partner with a company that not only has 25 years dedicated to the learning and education industry, but also over 35 years experience in franchising and working with people from all walks of life to help them build a successful future for themselves and their families.

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