Abrakadoodle vs Smarter Toddler Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Abrakadoodle Franchise
Smarter Toddler Franchise
Investment $38,028 - $81,878$690,100 - $1,019,100
Franchise Fee $25,400 - $56,900$45,000
Royalty Fee 8%-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 20022005
Year Franchised 20042008
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 5% of current franchise fee-


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

    Training & Support
     
    Abrakadoodle Franchise
    Smarter Toddler Franchise
    Training 20-60 hours pre-training at franchisee's location-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media-
    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
    Smarter Toddler Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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!

    "Top

    #94 in Canada's Top franchises.

    "Entrepreneur
    #459 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About Smarter Toddler

    At Smarter Toddler, we believe that the artistic, cultural, and social development of each child is integral to education. Operating two popular centers since 2007, we offer programs for children 3 months to 5 years of age focusing on whole child growth. We bring the outside world into the children's lives at school. The program provides a rich environment that promotes children's active exploration in all areas of development: physical, emotional, linguistic, aesthetic, and cognitive. We are dedicated to providing a foundation that encourages each child's lifelong love of learning through art and music. Through franchising, we plan to expand our philosophy with dedicated franchisees who want to help parents and their children grow into successful, well-rounded students. We realize that our success is dependent on your success and we will be with you every step of the way. From securing your location to opening of your center, our support team will provide guidance and advice. We're looking for franchisees who want to encourage each child's lifelong love of learning through art and music. With our schools at capacity, we know there's an opportunity for you!