PC Kidz vs Tutoring Club Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
PC Kidz Franchise
Tutoring Club Franchise
Investment $19,800 - $91,300$66,500 - $119,900
Franchise Fee $9,500 - $45,000$34,500
Royalty Fee 7%10%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20011991
Year Franchised 20051999
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
PC Kidz Franchise
Tutoring Club Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    PC Kidz 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
     
    PC Kidz Franchise
    Tutoring Club Franchise
    Training -Comprehensive training for 2 people at Tutoring Club Headquarters.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 30

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

    		 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
     
    PC Kidz Franchise
    Tutoring Club Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About PC Kidz

    The brainchild of Steve and Tammy Perry, PC Kidz was formed in 2001 after Tammy, a former elementary school teacher, noticed a void in basic computer skills with her students. In 2003 the PC Kidz program was offered in over 150 educational child care centers within the eight company owned and seven franchised territories in Texas, North Carolina and Nebraska.

    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.