The Honors Learning Center vs Tutoring Club Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Honors Learning Center vs Tutoring Club including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Honors Learning Center Franchise
Tutoring Club Franchise
Investment $64,500 - $68,700$66,500 - $119,900
Franchise Fee $25,000$34,500
Royalty Fee $2.5K/mo.10%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19871991
Year Franchised 19911999
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Honors Learning Center Franchise
Tutoring Club Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Degree in education
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    Financing Options
     
    The Honors Learning Center Franchise
    Tutoring Club Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    The Honors Learning Center Franchise
    Tutoring Club Franchise
    Training -Comprehensive training for 2 people at Tutoring Club Headquarters.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Ad slicksCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    The Honors Learning Center Franchise
    Tutoring Club Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About The Honors Learning Center

    Sharee and Gary Miller started The Honors Learning Center as an individualized academic program. The centers' goal is to improve comprehension skills for each student by one full grade level after 36 hours of instruction. For every year since 1987, Honors students have averaged a gain of two full grade levels.

    Honors franchisees must have current state teaching certification.

    About Tutoring Club

    Founded by Lawrance H. Schwartz in 1991, Tutoring Club offers students instruction in basic subjects, like reading, math, writing and study skills. This Discovery Bay, California-based company is dedicated to helping children, of elementary to high-school age, succeed in school. The company also offers SAT preparation courses and tutoring. Benefits of ownership: *Scalability to grow your Tutoring Club franchise at your own pace *TutorAid software which manages all student academics *Complete accounting program developed specifically to manage your franchise finances *No accounts receivable *No inventory to spoil *Perform a service for children and the community *Strong training and ongoing support from a franchisor that is interested in your success *National consumer marketing campaign *Protected Territory If you are ready for a rewarding change, take the next step and contact us today!
     
    Honorably Discharged Veterans: 15% franchise fee discount on first location.