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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Kids 'N' Clay Pottery Studio 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 | $70,000 - $117,000 | $73,295 - $100,995 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $44,700 - $49,700 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | 8% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1988 | 2000 |
Year Franchised | 2005 | 2003 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
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/Yes | -/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/Yes | -/- |
Payroll | No/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | On-The-Job Training: 8 hours Classroom Training: 39 hours Additional Training: E-learning, 80 hours; post-training, 12 weeks |
Support | Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | Ad slicks, Regional advertising | Co-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: 3 - 15
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
A Unique and proven "wet clay" Ceramics Studio Program!
Kids 'N' Clay has been changing the lives of children since 1988...we are now
looking for other individuals who share the same passion for creating a
positive influence on children's lives.
Create an exciting & fulfilling new career!
Working in the arts, positively impacting the lives of children, and being your
own boss presents a dream-come-true career opportunity. We are very
excited to share this opportunity at this time, as Kids 'N' Clay fits
into one of America's hottest franchising trends: kids and educational and developmental enrichment.
Parents realize the importance of arts education in the full development of
children. With the ongoing budget problems facing our school systems,
most schools have cut these all important programs that provide a "full"
education of our children! According to the president of one arts-based
business with 117 franchises, parents want programs that round out a
child's skills and open them up to explore new possibilities. Kids 'N'
Clay does exactly that; Kids 'N' Clay focuses on the "real life"
benefits of arts education; creative problem solving, pride,
accomplishment and comradeship.
Nationally recognized programs!
Kids 'N' Clay Pottery Studio is nationally recognized for its innovative
programs, providing an ideal environment for children to explore their
creativity while learning the craft of ceramics. The very popular book
"The Kids 'N' Clay Ceramics Book" has propelled Kids 'N' Clay into
national and international recognition.
Kids
'N' Clay offers affordable ongoing weekly classes for kids 3 to 18
years of age. In addition to the after school and weekend classes, the
studio offers birthday parties, corporate parties and other special
functions. The space, staffing and equipment also allows each franchise
to offer, if they choose, a paint-your-own ceramics program, in addition
to the wet clay "core" business.
Do you share our vision and passion?
Do you share our passion for creating a positive influence in children's
lives? Then this is the business opportunity for you. It's not necessary
to have experience in the arts or ceramics, as your part-time staff
will be drawn from local colleges and trained in the Kids 'N' Clay
teaching styles and methods.
Kids 'N' Clay adheres to the following goals to encourage a positive impact on the lives of children and their creativity:
* To encourage the creative spirit in every child
* To enrich and inspire the creative genius possessed by every individual
* To create an environment that initiates creative problem-solving
* To inspire young people to enjoy the pride that comes with accomplishment and the joy of working and cooperating with others
* To inspire children to discover their unique place in the world
* To help children express themselves so they can find their own creative paths
* To create a positive impact on children's lives, by allowing them to make
their own decisions, including mistakes, as part of their creative
process and personal development
* To create a studio environment that encourages students to express
themselves freely, without limitations, something that is sometimes
lacking in traditional learning environments
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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