Abrakadoodle vs GradePower Learning Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Abrakadoodle Franchise
GradePower Learning Franchise
Investment $38,028 - $81,878$99,800 - $270,500
Franchise Fee $25,400 - $56,900$40,000
Royalty Fee 8%10%
Advertising Fee 1%3%
Year Founded 20021984
Year Franchised 20041991
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 5% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Abrakadoodle Franchise
GradePower Learning Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills

    • Surprisingly, you really do not need to have education experience to operate a successful Grade Power franchise. We're looking for individuals with good people skills who can own, operate, manage and promote their own Grade Power franchise. You'll benefit by working alongside two very successful companies as we help you build your franchise.


    Financing Options
     
    Abrakadoodle Franchise
    GradePower Learning Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Abrakadoodle Franchise
    GradePower Learning Franchise
    Training 20-60 hours pre-training at franchisee's locationOn-The-Job Training: 1 week Classroom Training: 2 weeks Additional Training: Home study
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

    You will be provided with all the proprietary tools needed - along with the finest training and support system in the franchise industry. Helping you succeed is our primary focus, as we build our mutual franchise into a nationally known and recognized name in the education industry. Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations

    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National mediaAd Templates National Media Regional Advertising
    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.

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 3

    Expansion Plans
     
    Abrakadoodle Franchise
    GradePower Learning 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 GradePower Learning

    GradePower Learning is unlike any other franchise in North America and is changing the way our children process, interpret, and organize information. It is important to understand that we do not tutor students. Tutoring is only a temporary fix; it's focused on getting a better grade or test score. We combine academic tutoring with cognitive learning, so our focus is on improving how children learn. We use these methods in order to teach students how to think correctly. By doing so they learn real self-esteem and they won't need tutoring year after year. This will not only give students better grades, it will benefit them for the rest of their lives. We have the widest array of these programs, such as; Little Readers, Beyond Tutoring, Advantage, SAT/ACT Test Prep, College Readiness Study, ADD, ADHD, NCLB and more! You will also have the opportunity to partner with a company that not only has 25 years dedicated to the learning and education industry, but also over 35 years experience in franchising and working with people from all walks of life to help them build a successful future for themselves and their families.

    Veteran Incentives  Royalty fee waived for six months

    "Entrepreneur
    #404 in Franchise 500 for 2020.