Little Sunshine's Playhouse vs Engineering for Kids Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Little Sunshine's Playhouse vs Engineering for Kids including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Little Sunshine's Playhouse Franchise
Engineering for Kids Franchise
Investment $503,700 - $552,500$27,250 - $93,700
Franchise Fee $70,000$12,250 - $22,500
Royalty Fee 7%7%
Advertising Fee $1,000-$3000 /mo1%
Year Founded -2009
Year Franchised -2011
Term Of Agreement -7 years
Term Of Agreement -7 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Little Sunshine's Playhouse Franchise
Engineering for Kids Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Little Sunshine's Playhouse Franchise
Engineering for Kids Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
Little Sunshine's Playhouse Franchise
Engineering for Kids Franchise
Training -

We train you to be a successful Engineering for Kids director by requiring you to successfully complete our 3-day Engineering for Kids training at our corporate headquarters as well as a 2-Day On-Site teacher training at your location. We provide you with instruction and curriculum materials on all areas of operations, from a thorough review of the operations manual to hands-on classroom training.

Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations -Number of Employees Required to Run: 5 - 10

Expansion Plans
 
Little Sunshine's Playhouse Franchise
Engineering for Kids Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About Little Sunshine's Playhouse

We're not babysitters. We are teachers. Everything we do is designed to inspire imagination, learning, and play. Step into a world where your child will thrive.
Recognized within the industry for a concept based on higher standards of service and community visibility, Little Sunshine's Playhouse offers an identity of unrivaled distinction.... in our brand image and high-profile architectural presence, and in the level of support and training our franchise system provides.
Little Sunshine's Playhouse also gives each of our Franchisees the opportunity to join a new franchise system on the ground level and be a part of growing a unique concept nationally. The Little Sunshine's Playhouse Business Model is strategically planned to be the elite cutting edge innovator in the early childhood industry. Our model is positioned to provide a vital service to families across America who deeply value and recognize quality care and education, and wish to provide their child an opportunity above and beyond even the best preschools programs that are available nationally. Our curriculum Creatively Shine is a proven tool in classrooms, popular among our families, and LOVED by our Teachers. Our innovative and cutting edge technology (including our Kiddie Cams, LuvNotes and online forums) keeps families connected and happy and provides a more secure professional experience that establishes Little Sunshine's Playhouse as the destination for even the most discerning families! Our Prototype building, which is imbued throughout with old-world appeal, is icing on the cake! We believe preschool should be warm and charming and have incorporated that into our facilities to maximize each child's personal experience. We want children and parents to feel as though they are stepping into a magical playhouse!
 

About Engineering for Kids

Engineering for Kids offers a suite of programs for children ages 4 to 14 introducing them to science, technology, engineering and math through a variety of workshops all aimed at developing problem solving skills. Programs include after school programs, evening classes, in-school field trips, workshops, birthday parties, home-school programs, scouts workshops, and pre-school programs.
In order to impact as many youth as possible, Engineering for Kids began franchising as a way to spread the program across the country. Engineering for Kids presents a low-barrier opportunity with room to grow, as the brand plans to add between 50-60 new locations in 2013. Our franchisees share Roberts' passion for the program, understanding the need for STEM education. An ideal Engineering for Kids franchisee is someone who is well connected in their community, a parent, or an individual who has a passion for educating children.

Veteran Incentives  10% off $22,500 (full-territory) franchise fee