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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors vs Adventure Kids Playcare including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $105,000 - $158,000 | $350,000 - $589,000 |
Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $29,500 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 2% | - |
Year Founded | 2001 | 2004 |
Year Franchised | 2005 | 2006 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | $2K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/Yes |
Payroll | No/No | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | Classroom Training: 48 hours | * Available at headquarters: 10 days * At franchisee's location: 5 days |
Support | Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | * Newsletter * Toll-free phone line * Grand opening * Internet * Security/safety procedures * Field operations/evaluations * Purchasing cooperatives |
Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | * Ad slicks * Regional advertising |
Operations | International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 3 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. | * 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit * Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 20 * Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
We are seeking unique individuals to award our Adventure Kids Playcare franchises. Qualified applicants must have an energetic and positive personality, love being around children and making a difference in their lives, and possess strong people skills. Applicants should also be committed to the highest quality of customer service and operational excellence. If you have a passion for children and a desire to begin a business that: * focuses on allowing children to play, explore and learn * provides parents peace of mind that their children are in a safe and secure environment * supports you with a fun, satisfying career while maintaining family focus * requires a reasonable investment * provides an excellent potential for financial and personal growth... then you've come to the right place!