Little Scientists vs SpanishFUN Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Little Scientists Franchise
SpanishFUN Franchise
Investment $35,000$12,500
Franchise Fee $20,000$150
Royalty Fee 6%/$250/Mo.-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19932004
Year Franchised 19962005
Term Of Agreement 10 years +10-
Term Of Agreement 10 years +10-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Little Scientists Franchise
SpanishFUN Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Little Scientists Franchise
SpanishFUN Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Little Scientists Franchise
SpanishFUN Franchise
Training 1. HQ 1 Week 2. HQ 2 Times/Year 3. On Site 2-4 Times/Year Franchisee Residence 3 Days
Support Central Data Processing

Central Purchasing

Field Operation Evaluation

Field Training

Franchisee Newsletter

Central Data Processing

Regional or National Meetings

800 Telephone Hotline

Central Purchasing

Field Training

Franchisee Newsletter

Regional or National Meetings

800 Telephone Hotline

Marketing --
Operations Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 6-10 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Not Allowed


Expansion Plans

 
Little Scientists Franchise
SpanishFUN Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

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.

About SpanishFUN

SpanishFUN is a low-investment franchise, providing EarlyAGE language activities, introducing pre-schoolers to Spanish basics, including numbers, colors and everyday words and phrases. No teaching or second language experience required. Try for 90 days risk free!