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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of LearningRx vs Tutor Doctor including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $90,000 - $149,000 | $73,295 - $100,995 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $44,700 - $49,700 |
Royalty Fee | 7% -8% | 8% |
Advertising Fee | 3% | 2% |
Year Founded | 1986 | 2000 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 2003 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $5K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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Training | As a brain training company, we value initial and ongoing training very highly. Our training includes a 2-day job shadowing with one of our franchisees prior to our 10-day training in Colorado Springs, CO. The 10-day franchise training covers our over 200 proprietary training procedures, marketing, public relations, business operations, networking, testing, administration, hiring, and much more. Our brain trainers are trained on-site by the franchisee, using over 40 hours of online material as well as 20-30 hours of in-person training and observation. We also offer ongoing training and support via our Helpdesk (phone and email support) and quarterly calls with our support team. | On-The-Job Training: 8 hours Classroom Training: 39 hours Additional Training: E-learning, 80 hours; post-training, 12 weeks |
Support | We know that the success of our franchisees is our success. Valuable support is a top priority for us, and we strive to help our franchisees however possible. Our support team is led by a former franchisee and LearningRx parent, who understands the day-to- day running of a center firsthand. We also have a marketing and business coach, who will help our first-year franchisees create and implement their 12-month business plan and offer ongoing support of business operations. The support team also runs the helpdesk, which is available by phone and email and boasts a very fast turnaround. We provide a franchise operations system designed to support all of your business needs from site selection and build out to launch marketing and sales prospecting. We are continually introducing new Brain Balance programs, products and services to increase your sales opportunities. Through national media exposure, training and consulting by program creator and co-founder, Dr. Robert Melillo renowned researcher, lecturer and author of several best sellers including, Disconnected Kids, Reconnected Kids and his latest book, Autism | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | We offer new materials on a regular basis across multiple platforms: social media, print, TV, radio, PPC, SEO, etc. You can also join a voluntary marketing co-op where applicable. *National PR exposure *Exposure Across the Digital Landscape *Web-based Requisition System for Customized Marketing Materials *Local Marketing Guidance | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing |
Operations | 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 3 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (67% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | Yes | Yes |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
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!
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