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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of UC MAS vs Little Scientists including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $25,000 | $35,000 |
Franchise Fee | $7,000 | $20,000 |
Royalty Fee | 25% | 6%/$250/Mo. |
Advertising Fee | - | 1% |
Year Founded | 2004 | 1993 |
Year Franchised | 2005 | 1996 |
Term Of Agreement | 3 years | 10 years +10 |
Term Of Agreement | 3 years | 10 years +10 |
Renewal Fee | 50% of initial fee | - |
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/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | -/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | 1. HQ 1 Week 2. HQ 2 Times/Year 3. On Site 2-4 Times/Year |
Support | - | Central Data Processing Central Purchasing Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Franchisee Newsletter Central Data Processing Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 6-10 Part-time Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
Are you a leader or a follower?
Leaders are entrepreneurs. They are willing to take the risk. They will walk bravely against all odds and soldier on to the beyond to achieve the success they want. That success is much more defined when you work hand-in-hand with other aspiring leaders to achieve it. Which is why you should join us a franchisee.
The Little Scientists "hands-on" approach to teaching and learning was created to achieve two goals: to instill in children a passion for the exciting world of science and to help children develop specific scientific skills that will enable them to enjoy a lifetime of learning. We now have over 200 "hands-on" science lessons in subjects such as: Why is the Sky Blue, Magical Magnets, the Science of Flying, Chemistry, Electromagnetism -- and we are continuing to develop new lessons.