CompuChild vs Engineering for Kids Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
CompuChild Franchise
Engineering for Kids Franchise
Investment $14,900 - $29,900$27,250 - $93,700
Franchise Fee $7,500 - $12,500$12,250 - $22,500
Royalty Fee Varies7%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19942009
Year Franchised 20012011
Term Of Agreement 5 years7 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years7 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
CompuChild Franchise
Engineering for Kids Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    CompuChild Franchise
    Engineering for Kids Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    CompuChild Franchise
    Engineering for Kids Franchise
    Training -

    We train you to be a successful Engineering for Kids director by requiring you to successfully complete our 3-day Engineering for Kids training at our corporate headquarters as well as a 2-Day On-Site teacher training at your location. We provide you with instruction and curriculum materials on all areas of operations, from a thorough review of the operations manual to hands-on classroom training.

    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, InternetPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing National mediaAd Templates Regional Advertising Social media Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 5 - 10

    Expansion Plans

     
    CompuChild Franchise
    Engineering for Kids Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About CompuChild

    COMPUCHILD has been offering STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) based enrichment classes to children in the United States since 1994. With their unique emphasis on Entrepreneurial STEAMâ„¢, COMPUCHILD'S programs help kindle the spirit of learning and innovation for the social good at a very young age.
    As a CompuChild Program Director, you join an organization that is 100% committed to your success. We provide comprehensive training and on-going support to ensure you achieve the level of success you desire. CompuChild works with one of the nation's leading franchise development firms to ensure that our franchise program provides cutting-edge training, communication and support systems necessary to ensure our franchisees success. You begin your business with 3 days of comprehensive training conducted in your territory (including our working with you to secure your initial clients). Your training includes a complete review of the operational policies and procedures important to your business, which are all detailed in our Confidential Operations and Policies Manual. You will also receive the forms and materials necessary to operate your business. In addition, you are encouraged to interact with other Program Directors who will reinforce the most effective methods of securing clients, generating students, promoting your classes and other important aspects of your business. You will love the camaraderie enjoyed by our Program Directors who work together for the benefit of the entire organization. As a CompuChild franchisee, you can be confident in your ability to operate your business, whether you have previous business experience or not. Although you will enjoy the benefits of owning your own business, you will not be operating your business alone. CompuChild provides the assistance and support you desire to ensure your success as we work together to make CompuChild the world's leader in preschool computer education.

    About Engineering for Kids

    Engineering for Kids offers a suite of programs for children ages 4 to 14 introducing them to science, technology, engineering and math through a variety of workshops all aimed at developing problem solving skills. Programs include after school programs, evening classes, in-school field trips, workshops, birthday parties, home-school programs, scouts workshops, and pre-school programs.
    In order to impact as many youth as possible, Engineering for Kids began franchising as a way to spread the program across the country. Engineering for Kids presents a low-barrier opportunity with room to grow, as the brand plans to add between 50-60 new locations in 2013. Our franchisees share Roberts' passion for the program, understanding the need for STEM education. An ideal Engineering for Kids franchisee is someone who is well connected in their community, a parent, or an individual who has a passion for educating children.

    Veteran Incentives  10% off $22,500 (full-territory) franchise fee