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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Thinkertots vs Sew Fun Studios including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $83,100 - $124,100 | $32,425 - $49,875 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $22,500 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1998 | - |
Year Franchised | 2005 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | Willing to follow a proven system and committed to excellence, consistency, and constant, positive communication with his/her students and community. |
Financing Options |
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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 |
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Training | * Available at headquarters: 2 weeks * At franchisee's location: 4 days | Complete training program including marketing, operations, accounting and technology training. |
Support | - | - |
Marketing | - | Proven marketing package specifically for your territory, as well as production and strategic assistance with your on-going local marketing efforts. All artwork, templates, ad layouts, etc. and a specific marketing plan are provided. |
Operations | * 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit * Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 3 * Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | You are required to commit no less than 30 hours per week to your SEW FUN STUDIOS� business. However, if you do not have the flexibility to run classes, in-school field trips, camps and birthday parties, then you will have to hire a manager who must attend our training week in St. Augustine, FL. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
The Thinkertots method is founded on the belief that the key ingredients to future school success are: 1. A love of learning. 2. An ability to concentrate and focus. 3. An ability to follow directions. 4. Enjoyment of books and reading. 5. Getting along with others. Your child works on these important goals in every class he/she takes! The latest educational materials and methods help your child progress and master new challenges. You child will love our staff and unique approach and so will you. Make Thinkertots home for all of your child's early educational needs! Thinkertots has been featured by Fox News Channel's Fox and Friends, The New York Daily News, Long Island Newsday, and other media.
Do you think a Thinkertots Preschool Education Franchise might be for you?
SEW FUN STUDIOS teaches sewing + design principles through classes, camps & parties. Our goal is to celebrate sewing as a contemporary, relevant and creative activity for kids of all ages. With our innovative project-based curriculum we hope to inspire young people to discover the joy of sewing as a lifelong skill and ongoing creative expression.
Sew Fun Studios is the latest franchise addition to the Creative Learning family and is committed to enriching children’s lives by teaching sewing + design principles through classes, camps and parties.