Eye Level vs smART Explorers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Eye Level Franchise
smART Explorers Franchise
Investment $52,318 - $121,650$27,500
Franchise Fee $5,000$19,500
Royalty Fee $32-$36/subject/mo.7%
Advertising Fee $1/subject/mo.-
Year Founded 19762006
Year Franchised 19912007
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Eye Level Franchise
smART Explorers Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Eye Level Franchise
smART Explorers Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
Equipment No/NoNo/No
Inventory No/NoNo/No
Receivables No/NoNo/No
Payroll No/NoNo/No

Training & Support
 
Eye Level Franchise
smART Explorers 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 --
Marketing --
Operations * Franchise can be run from home

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


Expansion Plans
 
Eye Level Franchise
smART Explorers Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
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.

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


About smART Explorers

NO LONGER FRANCHISING