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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of JEI Self-Learning Centers vs Batter Up including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $69,500 - $115,000 | $178,100 - $256,000 |
Franchise Fee | $22,500 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | $23-$33/subject/mo. | 4% |
Advertising Fee | $1-$3/subj/mo | - |
Year Founded | 1977 | 1991 |
Year Franchised | 1992 | 2006 |
Term Of Agreement | 2 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 2 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | * General business experience * Marketing skills * Love of children, energetic personality |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | On-The-Job Training: 18 hours Classroom Training: 36 hours | * Available at headquarters: 4-5 days * At franchisee's location: 4-5 days |
Support | Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | - |
Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing | - |
Operations | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 | * Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 6 * Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
No longer franchising