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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Learning Experience vs Creative Tutors including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $544,419 - $3,586,419 | $30,000 - $85,000 |
Franchise Fee | $60,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 7% | - |
Advertising Fee | 1% | - |
Year Founded | 1979 | 1999 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 2004 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | $150,000 minimum in liquid capital | - |
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 | We will teach you everything you need to know to open and operate your center On-The-Job Training: 80 hours Classroom Training: 80 hours | - |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | - |
Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | - |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 20 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.
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Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
The Learning Experience® is the fastest growing child care center operator in the Northeastern United States. Management has been involved in the building of over 2.5 million square feet, representing more than 200 child care centers in 24 states and 4 countries. For a quarter of a century they have enjoyed an impeccable reputation both in child care and franchising and are considered experts in their field. Their forward thinking makes The Learning Experience® one of the most comprehensive franchise systems on the market today.
Through the development of detailed franchisee training, meticulous operational manuals and an unparalleled student curriculum, The Learning Experience® franchise remains on the cutting edge within the child care industry. The demand for quality and excellence in child care is greater than ever before.
In 1999, Jan Van Blarcum, Ph.D. founded Creative Tutors. As an educator, Dr. Van Blarcum understood the importance of personalized attention in a child's educational growth. Her passion for learning grew into a business endeavor that provides customized, one-on-one, in-home tutoring to children with a variety of learning needs. Every child receives personalized attention from certified/degreed educators. Jan has acquired invaluable experience through living abroad, teaching in many educational environments and has acquired business development experience. These unique experiences, coupled with her fervent desire to provide all children with the tools needed to achieve their potential in today's educational environment, led her to establish Creative Tutors and their sister organization Creative Learning 4 Kids, Inc. a 501(c)(3) company. "The great thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B. King