Eye Level vs Viva the Chef Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Eye Level vs Viva the Chef including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Eye Level Franchise
Viva the Chef Franchise
Investment $52,318 - $121,650$200,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $5,000$35,000
Royalty Fee $32-$36/subject/mo.6%
Advertising Fee $1/subject/mo.-
Year Founded 19762003
Year Franchised 19912004
Term Of Agreement 5 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years5 years
Renewal Fee -$5K


Business Experience Requirements

 
Eye Level Franchise
Viva the Chef Franchise
Experience -
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Eye Level Franchise
    Viva the Chef Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Eye Level Franchise
    Viva the Chef Franchise
    Training All of our franchisees go through our seven-day training program prior to their location's opening, during which they learn about: * The principles of the Eye Level program * Effective marketing of their Eye Level learning center * The Eye Level Global Dream System * Eye Level Math, English Curriculum * Diagnostic testing and parent consulting * Learning center operations * Devising solid business plans * And more-
    Support -Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing -National media, Regional advertising
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Eye Level Franchise
    Viva the Chef Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Eye Level

    Eye Level, a supplemental education and enrichment program, offers a teaching philosophy and education method where self-directed learning, individualized academic coaching, and critical thinking are at the core of helping children improve and excel in their academic pursuits. Daekyo America Franchise History Daekyo was founded in South Korea in 1976 by Young Joong Kang, PhD. Over the next 20 years, Dr. Kang's fresh approach to supplemental education would transform the industry. By 1999, Daekyo was the most recognized education brand in South Korea. Daekyo began franchising in the United States in 1991. Eye Level has more than 190 centers in the U.S., and more than 780 additional locations throughout the world.

    ""   "Top
    #95 in Gator's Top franchises.
    #184 in Franchise 500 for 2020.


    About Viva the Chef

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING