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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of smART Explorers vs Sew Fun Studios including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
| Start-Up Costs and Fees | ||
| Investment | $27,500 | $32,425 - $49,875 | 
| Franchise Fee | $19,500 | $22,500 | 
| Royalty Fee | 7% | - | 
| Advertising Fee | - | - | 
| Year Founded | 2006 | - | 
| Year Franchised | 2007 | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | - | 
| Renewal Fee | - | - | 
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 Business Experience Requirements | ||
| Experience | - | Willing to follow a proven system and committed to excellence, consistency, and constant, positive communication with his/her students and community. | 
| Financing Options | ||
| 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 | ||
| Training | - | Complete training program including marketing, operations, accounting and technology training. | 
| Support | - | - | 
| Marketing | - | Proven marketing package specifically for your territory, as well as production and strategic assistance with your on-going local marketing efforts. All artwork, templates, ad layouts, etc. and a specific marketing plan are provided. | 
| Operations | * Franchise can be run from home * Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | You are required to commit no less than 30 hours per week to your SEW FUN STUDIOS� business. However, if you do not have the flexibility to run classes, in-school field trips, camps and birthday parties, then you will have to hire a manager who must attend our training week in St. Augustine, FL. | 
| Expansion Plans | ||
| US Expansion | Yes | - | 
| Canada Expansion | - | - | 
| International Expansion | Yes | - | 
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
SEW FUN STUDIOS teaches sewing + design principles through classes, camps & parties. Our goal is to celebrate sewing as a contemporary, relevant and creative activity for kids of all ages. With our innovative project-based curriculum we hope to inspire young people to discover the joy of sewing as a lifelong skill and ongoing creative expression.
Sew Fun Studios is the latest franchise addition to the Creative Learning family and is committed to enriching children’s lives by teaching sewing + design principles through classes, camps and parties.