Children's Technology Workshop vs Made Sewing Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Children's Technology Workshop Franchise
Made Sewing Franchise
Investment $81,000 - $105,000$44,100 - $64,450
Franchise Fee $25,000$29,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19972019
Year Franchised 20042019
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Children's Technology Workshop Franchise
Made Sewing Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Enthusiasm for technology, engineering, science
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    Financing Options
     
    Children's Technology Workshop Franchise
    Made Sewing Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Children's Technology Workshop Franchise
    Made Sewing Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Children's Technology Workshop Franchise
    Made Sewing 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 Made Sewing

    "Made

    There are three elements to any successful franchise relationship: a great concept, a good location/territory and a great operator. We have the first element, and we’ll help you find the second. The 3rd element is the real key and is always the operator. As a Made Sewing franchisee, YOU make all the difference. A Franchisee that is willing to follow a proven system and is committed to excellence, consistency, and constant, positive communication with his/her students and community will always have great success.