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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Little Scientists vs Healthy Hands Cooking including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $35,000 | $3,000 - $5,000 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 6%/$250/Mo. | - |
Advertising Fee | 1% | - |
Year Founded | 1993 | 2008 |
Year Franchised | 1996 | 2012 |
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 | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | 1. HQ 1 Week 2. HQ 2 Times/Year 3. On Site 2-4 Times/Year | At Headquarters Manual By Video Online |
Support | Central Data Processing Central Purchasing Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Franchisee Newsletter Central Data Processing Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline | Newsletter Meetings Advertising/Marketing Sales Leads Technical Support Online Support Phone Support |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 6-10 Part-time Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged | - Business can be run from home. - Business can be run part-time. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
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.
Healthy Hands Cooking is a 24/7, patent-pending cooking instructor online training program that you complete at your own pace, from the comfort of your home computer. Our instructors are passionate moms, dads, teachers, nutrition grads, home cooks, entrepreneurs, wellness advocates and more.This 11 module course will lay a solid foundation for setting up your own cooking business including proper licensing, permits, background checks, food safety, marketing and more.This isn't just a business certification. It's a specialized training blueprint that shares proven methods for success.