The Whole Child Learning Company vs EdVISTA Learning Centers Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Whole Child Learning Company vs EdVISTA Learning Centers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Whole Child Learning Company Franchise
EdVISTA Learning Centers Franchise
Investment $32,600 - $38,800N/A
Franchise Fee $17,500N/A
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19961983
Year Franchised 19992005
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Whole Child Learning Company Franchise
EdVISTA Learning Centers Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    The Whole Child Learning Company Franchise
    EdVISTA Learning Centers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs Yes/No-/-
    Equipment Yes/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    The Whole Child Learning Company Franchise
    EdVISTA Learning Centers Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    The Whole Child Learning Company Franchise
    EdVISTA Learning Centers Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About The Whole Child Learning Company

    Noticing a lack of quality computer education programs for children, husband and wife Matt and Lindsay Barron founded The Whole Child Learning Co. in San Marcos, Texas, in 1996. Combining Lindsay's teaching experience with Matt's sales and marketing experience, they sold their computer education service to preschools, day-care centers and after-school programs.

    In 1997, they changed the company's name to The Whole Child Learning Co. to reflect its expanded curriculum, including martial arts and physical movement classes. The company began franchising in 1999.

    Seeking new franchisees in the following regions: U.S.A., Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Middle East, Europe (Eastern), Europe (Western), Central America, Canada, South America, Mexico

    Veteran Incentive: $5,000 off franchise fee

    About EdVISTA Learning Centers

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING