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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Little Scientists vs GiggleBytes including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $35,000 | $15,000 - And Up |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $15,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6%/$250/Mo. | 7-8% |
Advertising Fee | 1% | - |
Year Founded | 1993 | - |
Year Franchised | 1996 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years +10 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years +10 | - |
Renewal 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 | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
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 | - | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
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.
Do you enjoy working with children in a small group environment? Do you believe that technology offers tremendous opportunities for learning? Do you have a basic knowledge of computers and technology? If so, then GiggleBytes may be the program for you.GiggleBytes classes are offered in daycare centers, preschools, and private schools. After school, weekend and day camp programs for older children allow for flexible hours and income streams.GiggleBytes introduces preschool children to the wonderful world of technology, but GiggleBytes is more than just computers! Teachers implement our proprietary curriculum and work with each child to help him/her develop important academic skills including; letter and number recognition, shapes and colors, pre reading skills, phonics, spatial relations, auditory and visual discrimination, and much more! Exciting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) camps and classes for school age kids expand the GiggleBytes curriculum