Academy for Mathematics & English vs Little Scientists Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Academy for Mathematics & English vs Little Scientists including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Academy for Mathematics & English Franchise
Little Scientists Franchise
Investment $120,000 - $150,000$35,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$20,000
Royalty Fee -6%/$250/Mo.
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19931993
Year Franchised 19931996
Term Of Agreement -10 years +10
Term Of Agreement -10 years +10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Academy for Mathematics & English Franchise
Little Scientists Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Academy for Mathematics & English Franchise
Little Scientists Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Academy for Mathematics & English Franchise
Little Scientists Franchise
Training 3 weeks1. HQ 1 Week 2. HQ 2 Times/Year 3. On Site 2-4 Times/Year
Support -Central Data Processing

Central Purchasing

Field Operation Evaluation

Field Training

Franchisee Newsletter

Central Data Processing

Regional or National Meetings

800 Telephone Hotline

Marketing --
Operations -Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 6-10 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged


Expansion Plans

 
Academy for Mathematics & English Franchise
Little Scientists Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About Academy for Mathematics & English

The Academy is recognized as "The Tutoring Math Specialist" in Canada and continues to, very rapidly, expand across North America. Using our proven and unique Turn-Key teaching systems you too can quickly and dramatically improve student grades and self-confidence in Math, Physics, Chemistry and English. Extensive training and continual on-going support in all areas will ensure your success.
 
The Academy changes the lives of students.

About Little Scientists

The Little Scientists "hands-on" approach to teaching and learning was created to achieve two goals: to instill in children a passion for the exciting world of science and to help children develop specific scientific skills that will enable them to enjoy a lifetime of learning. We now have over 200 "hands-on" science lessons in subjects such as: Why is the Sky Blue, Magical Magnets, the Science of Flying, Chemistry, Electromagnetism -- and we are continuing to develop new lessons.