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Updated RecentlyCreative Tutors vs Engineering for Kids Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Creative Tutors vs Engineering for Kids including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $30,000 - $85,000 | $27,250 - $93,700 |
| Franchise Fee | N/A | $12,250 - $22,500 |
| Royalty Fee | - | 7% |
| Advertising Fee | - | 1% |
| Year Founded | 1999 | 2009 |
| Year Franchised | 2004 | 2011 |
| Term Of Agreement | - | 7 years |
| Term Of Agreement | - | 7 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 | -/- | -/Yes |
| Start-up Costs | -/- | -/Yes |
| Equipment | -/- | -/Yes |
| Inventory | -/- | -/Yes |
| Receivables | -/- | -/Yes |
| Payroll | -/- | -/Yes |
Training & Support |
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| Training | - | We train you to be a successful Engineering for Kids director by requiring you to successfully complete our 3-day Engineering for Kids training at our corporate headquarters as well as a 2-Day On-Site teacher training at your location. We provide you with instruction and curriculum materials on all areas of operations, from a thorough review of the operations manual to hands-on classroom training. |
| Support | - | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| Marketing | - | Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
| Operations | - | Number of Employees Required to Run: 5 - 10 |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | - | Yes |
| Canada Expansion | - | - |
| International Expansion | - | Yes |
Company Overviews
About Creative Tutors
In 1999, Jan Van Blarcum, Ph.D. founded Creative Tutors. As an educator, Dr. Van Blarcum understood the importance of personalized attention in a child's educational growth. Her passion for learning grew into a business endeavor that provides customized, one-on-one, in-home tutoring to children with a variety of learning needs. Every child receives personalized attention from certified/degreed educators. Jan has acquired invaluable experience through living abroad, teaching in many educational environments and has acquired business development experience. These unique experiences, coupled with her fervent desire to provide all children with the tools needed to achieve their potential in today's educational environment, led her to establish Creative Tutors and their sister organization Creative Learning 4 Kids, Inc. a 501(c)(3) company. "The great thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." B.B. King
About Engineering for Kids
Engineering for Kids offers a suite of programs for children ages 4 to 14 introducing them to science, technology, engineering and math through a variety of workshops all aimed at developing problem solving skills. Programs include after school programs, evening classes, in-school field trips, workshops, birthday parties, home-school programs, scouts workshops, and pre-school programs.
In order to impact as many youth as possible, Engineering for Kids began franchising as a way to spread the program across the country. Engineering for Kids presents a low-barrier opportunity with room to grow, as the brand plans to add between 50-60 new locations in 2013. Our franchisees share Roberts' passion for the program, understanding the need for STEM education.
An ideal Engineering for Kids franchisee is someone who is well connected in their community, a parent, or an individual who has a passion for educating children.