|
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Growing Room vs Adventure Kids Playcare including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
||
Investment | $700,000 - $3,000,000 | $350,000 - $589,000 |
Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $29,500 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | - | 2004 |
Year Franchised | - | 2006 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
||
Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
||
In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | -/- | No/Yes |
Equipment | -/- | No/Yes |
Inventory | -/- | No/Yes |
Receivables | -/- | No/Yes |
Payroll | -/- | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
||
Training | Franchisees and their Center Director are provided with 3-4 weeks of initial training. The cost of this initial training is included in your franchise fee. The Franchisee pays their own costs and those of their designated managers for transportation, meal and hotel accommodations. | * Available at headquarters: 10 days * At franchisee's location: 5 days |
Support | - | * Newsletter * Toll-free phone line * Grand opening * Internet * Security/safety procedures * Field operations/evaluations * Purchasing cooperatives |
Marketing | - | * Ad slicks * Regional advertising |
Operations | - | * 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 |
||
US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
The Growing Room Franchise System is committed to doing everything possible to ensure your success in this highly fulfilling business. You will be given all the tools you need to hire, train and support teachers so they encourage strong thinking skills and practice positive reinforcement. You will also learn how to develop strong parent-teacher-school partnerships to make your Growing Room school the best it can be.
As you investigate other opportunities with childcare, it might help to understand what makes Growing Room different. We offer:
Growing Room Franchise System will provide you with everything you need to replicate our award winning schools. This information will be provided to you through initial training in our corporate office and schools, hands on assistance and step-by-step manuals, as well as ongoing support and refresher training as needed.
Growing Room’s procedures, manuals and training will provide you with the roadmap you need to own and operate a successful school. Combined with your genuine desire, committed efforts and dedication, there is no limit to what you can do with Growing Room.
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!