Computertots vs Kiddie Academy Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Computertots vs Kiddie Academy including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Computertots Franchise
Kiddie Academy Franchise
Investment $47,700 - $66,300$345,000 - $5,605,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$135,000
Royalty Fee 8%7%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19831981
Year Franchised 19881992
Term Of Agreement 15 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years15 years
Renewal Fee 5% of franchise feeVaries


Business Experience Requirements
 
Computertots Franchise
Kiddie Academy Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• People and management skills

    Financing Options
     
    Computertots Franchise
    Kiddie Academy Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Computertots Franchise
    Kiddie Academy Franchise
    Training -Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: Online training
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety proceduresNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing National media, Regional advertisingAd slicks, Regional advertising, Website, Web Advertising
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Computertots Franchise
    Kiddie Academy Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Computertots

    Computertots is now a subsidiary of ComputerExplorers In 1984, personal computers were still considered a luxury, and schools were figuring out how to best use the new technology as a learning tool. Moms Karen Marshall and Mary Rogers saw the teaching potential of computers and began Computertots/Computer Explorers with $1,500, one computer and 10 young students. Franchisees can operate the business using either a manager model or an owner-operated model. A manager employs a staff to assist in the teaching and operation of the business; the owner of an owner-operated model not only teaches classes, but also operates the business.

    In 2003, Computertots/Computer Explorers was acquired by The International Center for Entrepreneurial Development Inc., which also owns Kwik Kopy Printing, Kwik Kopy Business Centers, Franklin's Printing, American Wholesale Thermographers, Copy Club, Women's Health Boutique and Parcel Plus.

    About Kiddie Academy

    It began in 1981 with an idea and a commitment. The idea was how to best combine learning with child care; the commitment was to do it better than anyone else. As you learn more about Kiddie Academy, you will realize we have a lesson plan that works! Reward your family with The Kiddie Academy Difference. When it comes to child care there's Kiddie Academy and then there's everyone else.

    The total investment necessary to begin the operation of a Kiddie Academy® Franchise is $345,000 - $1,035,000 for a leased Kiddie Academy franchised location, and $3,254,500 - $5,605,000 for a purchased Kiddie Academy franchised location. This includes $135,000 in Initial Fees that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
    Veteran Incentives  $25,000 off franchise fee

    "Top
    #10 in Gator's Top franchises.    
    "Ranked         "Entrepreneur
    #108 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #129 in Franchise 500 for 2021.