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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Batter Up vs Core Education & Fine Arts including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $178,100 - $256,000 | $250,000 - $500,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $50,000 |
Royalty Fee | 4% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1991 | 1998 |
Year Franchised | 2006 | 2003 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | * General business experience * Marketing skills * Love of children, energetic personality | Many of our franchise owners have corporate backgrounds and have previously enrolled their children into cefa schools. The owners have recognized the opportunity to enjoy a work/life balance, spend more quality time with their family, and to be rewarded personally and financially. |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | * Available at headquarters: 4-5 days * At franchisee's location: 4-5 days | You will be enrolled in our cefa certified training course to learn all about cefa and our curriculum. You will also receive one-on-one training in the areas of administration and operations. *Initial Training *On-going Professional Development *Curriculum *Program |
Support | - | Real Estate & Site Development *Demographics *Zoning *Site Selection *Lease Negotiation *Building Design *Construction Management |
Marketing | - | *Direct Mail *Email Marketing *Individual and corporate website *Internet and Print Advertising *Marketing Materials *Social Media *Trade shows *Strategic alliance with prominent schools and businesses |
Operations | * Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 6 * Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | *Licensing Assistance and Opening Assistance *Hiring of Initial Principal/Faculty *Budget Control |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | - | Yes |
International Expansion | - | Yes |
No longer franchising