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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of EuroKids vs MakerKids including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $103,000 - $206,000 | $152,750 - $399,000 |
Franchise Fee | N/A | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | - | 8% |
Advertising Fee | - | 3% |
Year Founded | - | 2013 |
Year Franchised | - | 2018 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | * Enjoy working with young children. * An entrepreneurial spirit and strong desire to succeed * The ability to manage finances * A willingness to personally devote full time and best efforts to the day-to-day operation of the EuroKids Pre School * A willingness to complete a comprehensive training program and become proficient in all aspects of operating a EuroKids Pre School. * Financial resources * Committed to the cause of providing good quality education to young children. | - Passion for working with kids - Thirst for knowledge - Glass half full mindset (60% optimist, 40% realist) - An Excellent Credit History - Leadership Skills - A Desire to Succeed - A Desire to Make A Difference - No past bankruptcies - No past criminal record - Willing to get out there and make sales - Persistence - Desire to listen, share and be compliant - Being happy is more important to you than being right - Customer-oriented Wait, I don’t know how to teach STEM! - Don’t worry. If you don’t have a teaching background, you can still excel as a MakerKids franchisee. In fact, the backgrounds of our ideal franchisees vary greatly – from engineers and accountants to teachers and homemakers, and everything in between. MakerKids franchise training was designed to level the playing field. We teach you all that you need to know about running a business that deals with STEM instruction. |
Financing Options |
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Training & Support |
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Training | EuroKids India trains qualifying Franchisees in the EuroKids curriculum and delivery method, as well as business strategies for owning and operating a successful EuroKids franchise. In addition to this franchisees also take part in our continuing skill enhancement programs. | - Five (5) days Training in Toronto, Canada - Five (5) days On-Site Training - Education/Curriculum: MakerKids® Lesson Plans Options for additional training*: - Internal Training with support and guidance from MK Training Team via Teleconferences, GoTo Meeting and Webinars - Additional Training available at MK HQ in Toronto, Canada - Additional On-Site Training available *Please inquire about additional training. |
Support | - | - Advertising and Marketing: Initial supply of Presentation materials and Templates. - Usage of proprietary Operations Manual - Use of MakerKids® Name, Logo and Trademarks - Annual training and workshop - MakerKids new releases and new concepts |
Marketing | - | - Use of MakerKids® Name, Logo and Trademarks - Presentation Material & Templates |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | Yes |
International Expansion | - | Yes |
To qualify to be a EuroKids franchisee you will need to possess a minimum area of 1500 sq feet (self owned or rented) in a quiet, tranquil and peaceful locality. The premises should be on the ground floor with an open outdoor area to match which will act as the outdoor play area. The premises should also have independent access, attached toilet facilities and should be well ventilated. Preference will be accorded to independent houses with above mentioned minimum facilities. The initial investment will be in the range of INR 5,00,000/- to INR 10,00,000/- The initial investment would be towards ambience and equipment costs and would include the start up franchisee. Please also note that the initial investment is dependent on the model of the Pre-School and could vary based on location and other factors. Selected franchisees will undergo an extensive training program on the business strategies for owning and operating a successful Pre-School. In addition to these franchisees and their staff members will receive initial and continuous training for the EuroKids curriculum and the delivery method. But the fundamental requirement to be a EuroKids franchisee is the commitment to help carry forward our ambition of making learning a fun experience for kids. So if you love working with children EuroKids is the best opportunity you could ask for!