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Updated RecentlysmART Explorers vs Little Scientists Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of smART Explorers vs Little Scientists including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $27,500 | $35,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $19,500 | $20,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 7% | 6%/$250/Mo. |
| Advertising Fee | - | 1% |
| Year Founded | 2006 | 1993 |
| Year Franchised | 2007 | 1996 |
| Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years +10 |
| Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years +10 |
| 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 | 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 | - | 1. 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 | * Franchise can be run from home * Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 6-10 Part-time Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
| Canada Expansion | - | - |
| International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Company Overviews
About smART Explorers
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
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.