Abrakadoodle vs Tutor Doctor Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Abrakadoodle Franchise
Tutor Doctor Franchise
Investment $38,028 - $81,878$73,295 - $100,995
Franchise Fee $25,400 - $56,900$44,700 - $49,700
Royalty Fee 8%8%
Advertising Fee 1%2%
Year Founded 20022000
Year Franchised 20042003
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 5% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Abrakadoodle Franchise
Tutor Doctor Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Abrakadoodle Franchise
    Tutor Doctor Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Abrakadoodle Franchise
    Tutor Doctor Franchise
    Training 20-60 hours pre-training at franchisee's location On-The-Job Training: 8 hours Classroom Training: 39 hours Additional Training: E-learning, 80 hours; post-training, 12 weeks
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National mediaCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Abrakadoodle Franchise
    Tutor Doctor Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Abrakadoodle

    Are you a professional who is interested in owning a solid business that fills a strong need and makes a difference? Through Abrakadoodle programs, you are able to help imaginations take flight, creativity soar and new skills emerge, all while providing an innovative and highly regarded educational service. Parents and school administrators alike see the positive effect of the Abrakadoodle experience on their children and students. Abrakadoodle combines strong proven education practices and top quality art instruction. Abrakadoodle is based upon the belief that all children are naturally creative. With the right activities, material and guidance, the possibilities are endless! Abrakadoodle applies solid educational principles, great teaching practices, stimulating activities and high quality materials.
    Best of all, it's FUN!

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    #94 in Canada's Top franchises.

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    #459 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About Tutor Doctor

    Have you ever wanted a business where you can make a difference and enjoy high profit margins? Work in the rapid-growth industry rated one of the best franchise opportunities. Tutor Doctor currently ranks #25 Fastest Growing franchise worldwide by Entrepreneur Magazine and has been continuously recognized as a leader in this recession-resistant industry. Over the past three years, consumer spending on tutoring has increased 7-10% each year. Plenty of parents and educators are actively looking for a way to give their children and students an "edge up". You can help them by offering services in the comfort of their home, it's that easy! We are seeking leaders, not tutors. The Tutor Doctor business model is based on a Proven System. Your role is not to act as a Tutor. In fact, experience in education is not a requirement. Tutor Doctor franchise owners operate this white-collar, home-based business by managing a network of tutors. Benefit from our successful one-to-one tutoring model that eliminates the need for high overhead costs associated with a traditional bricks and mortar business. Every child can learn, given the right structure and goals. Tutor Doctor's motto is: "Work smarter, become smarter!" Tutor Doctor provides affordable, one-to-one supplementary education across the United Kingdom, North America, the Caribbean and Latin America. Custom-tailored educational programs are specifically designed to meet the needs of children at all grade levels through one-to-one and online tutoring. Our curriculum methodology is based on foundational learning, filling in the missing conceptual gaps that are hindering a child's success. We then consolidate current expectations and help them move ahead of their requirements. Tutor Doctor believes in building a strong academic foundation to help students succeed. The Tutor Doctor methodology and programmes are tailored to bring out the best in our students by majoring on their strengths. We initially identify their abilities and challenges, and then use this data to help them learn with focus and confidence. All students learn differently; Tutor Doctor's programmes are designed to suit each individual's needs. Learning shouldn't be a chore - Tutor Doctor makes it fun and rewarding! Learn how to build your own Tutor Doctor franchise


    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off regional territory franchise fee ($49,700)

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    #17 on Franchise Rankings.com
    #70 in Gator's Top franchises.
    #88 in Canada's Top franchises.
    #164 in Franchise 500 for 2020.