Thinkertots vs Building Kidz School Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Thinkertots vs Building Kidz School including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Thinkertots Franchise
Building Kidz School Franchise
Investment $83,100 - $124,100$148,000 - $380,500
Franchise Fee $35,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 7%7%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19982002
Year Franchised 20052015
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Thinkertots Franchise
Building Kidz School Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Thinkertots Franchise
Building Kidz School Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support

 
Thinkertots Franchise
Building Kidz School Franchise
Training * Available at headquarters: 2 weeks

* At franchisee's location: 4 days

On-The-Job Training: 25 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations * 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

* Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 3

* Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of Employees Required to Run: 4


Expansion Plans

 
Thinkertots Franchise
Building Kidz School Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About Thinkertots

The Thinkertots method is founded on the belief that the key ingredients to future school success are: 1. A love of learning. 2. An ability to concentrate and focus. 3. An ability to follow directions. 4. Enjoyment of books and reading. 5. Getting along with others. Your child works on these important goals in every class he/she takes! The latest educational materials and methods help your child progress and master new challenges. You child will love our staff and unique approach and so will you. Make Thinkertots home for all of your child's early educational needs! Thinkertots has been featured by Fox News Channel's Fox and Friends, The New York Daily News, Long Island Newsday, and other media.

Do you think a Thinkertots Preschool Education Franchise might be for you?

About Building Kidz School

Building Kidz enables you to own a profitable and rewarding business by leveraging our operational excellence and unparalleled curriculum to prepare children for lifelong success while directly benefiting your community. As a Building Kidz Franchisee, you will:

#299 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.