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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of KnowledgePoints 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 | $50,000 - $174,500 | $27,250 - $93,700 |
Franchise Fee | $50,000 - $60,000 | $12,250 - $22,500 |
Royalty Fee | - | 7% |
Advertising Fee | - | 1% |
Year Founded | 1999 | 2009 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 2011 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 7 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 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 |
KnowledgePoints Learning Centers provide a personal approach to basic
skills tutoring. With proven results and a guarantee of success, our
customized tutoring programs in reading, writing, math and study skills
help ensure students at our tutoring centers reach their academic goals.
All KnowledgePoints Learning Centers are run by Center Directors who
complete an intense 12 week training program before being certified as a
KnowledgePoints Director of Learning. Our learning centers serve
students in grades Pre-K-12 who are struggling, have fallen behind or
who need additional challenge. Our tutoring program consists of a
diagnostic skills assessment, individualized tutoring instruction, and
an effective motivational system that builds students’ skills and helps
them gain the desire and confidence to succeed at the learning center,
in school and in life!
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.