Bridge International Academies vs e² Young Engineers Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bridge International Academies vs e² Young Engineers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Bridge International Academies Franchise
e² Young Engineers Franchise
Investment N/A$41,110 - $51,000
Franchise Fee N/A$30,000
Royalty Fee -$250 / 7%
Advertising Fee -5%
Year Founded -2008
Year Franchised -2011
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bridge International Academies Franchise
e² Young Engineers Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Bridge International Academies Franchise
e² Young Engineers Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Bridge International Academies Franchise
e² Young Engineers Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Bridge International Academies Franchise
e² Young Engineers Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About Bridge International Academies

Bridge International Academies was born out of a conversation Jay Kimmelman, Shannon May, and Phil Frei shared in 2007. Passionate advocates for education and issues related to global poverty, our three cofounders wondered why no one was thinking about schools in developing countries the way Starbucks thought about coffee. Why hadn't anyone tried to tackle education for the bottom of the pyramid by building a large-scale chain of low-cost, high-quality schools? Costs could remain low due to scale. Quality would be ensured due to standardization. Monetizing the institution would guarantee sustainability and, importantly, place the parents in control. Our trio decided to be the first to try. Bringing with them Jay's experience founding Edusoft (an education software company in the USA), Shannon's background in education, international development, and sustainable design, and Phil's history of developing award-winning educational toys (some licensed by LEGO!), they developed the Academy-in-a-Box model that continues to guide the company today. In January 2009, the first Bridge International Academy opened in the Mukuru slum in Nairobi, Kenya. Today there are hundreds of academies with more launching every term. Expansion plans are in place on a global level with a mission of reaching 10,000,000 children.

About e² Young Engineers




Build Your Tomorrow. Today!

Background:   We are e² Young Engineers

Young Engineers enrichment programs combine education + entertainment = edutainment. We created a variety of different programs that can be used to teach science, technology, engineering, math (STEM). Children joining our educational community can learn and enjoy arithmetic, physics, and mechanical and software engineering.We have developed special programs and workshops suited for children at both ends of the learning spectrum, from gifted children to those with learning disabilities. We operate in schools, libraries, museums, community centers, to name a few. Statistical tests show a clear connection between participation in our e² Young Engineers programs and success at school and 21st century development of an arc of skills. 

Franchise Opportunities
In 2011, CEO Amir was awarded by Prince Charles with the Youth Business International Entrepreneur of The Year honor, highlighting the impact e² Young Engineers has made on individual students and their communities.In an effort to provide children across the world the opportunity to benefit from the e² Young Engineers program, the company began franchising the business in 2012. e² Young Engineers has spread to 42 different countries throughout the globe.Today, e² Young Engineers is dedicated to sharing its unique method of edutainment across the globe. e² Young Engineers can offer you a model that can suit your capabilities and skills such as a Local or Master Franchise.

New Developments From e² BRIXO 
                                                                There is ELECTRICITY in the air! 
What is BRIXO?
e² Young Engineers and BRIXO teamed up to create BRIXO Education. These unique BRIXO bricks are patented. Basically, they're bricks that safely conduct electricity and can connect to your phone to enable you to go above and beyond with your models. They're used interchangeably with your favorite building blocks.      

What Can I Do With it?
These bricks can be triggered by sound, light, touch. You can set your phone's alarm clock to only shut off when you build a pyramid. Or help your kid build a nightlight that turns on when he says "heebeejeebee". The possibilities are endless.  Algobrix- Coding all the way to the futureBuild. Code. Play. Introducing Algobrix, an innovative new way kids and even grownups can learn the basics of coding. The best part… you don’t need a computer.
How does it work?
Build your robot. Code by placing function blocks in a sequence. Press Play to send the code via Bluetooth.
The robot will perform the code. It is the coolest way to code. This is a market changing product. Your kids can code even before they can read. Algobrix is the only building blocks that transform coding into playing while teaching your kid to think like a programmer. 

Now on Indiegogo! 
Key Benefits
 The Operating Model
This business provides education and tutoring services to children and families, utilizing proprietary curriculum focused around using LEGO® and K'nex® bricks, while instilling specific 21st century skills.Our field tested and proven programs demonstrate scientific principles in a fun and accessible fashion, combining experiments that form engineering intuition with stories that capture the children's imagination. Program delivery methods include cooperation with local community centers, schools, playgroups, various religious institutions, libraries, science museums, and any other center where children activities may occur.The franchisee will be operating an exclusive territory and will be provided the full support of e² Young Engineers management team and global network of support staff.

        e² Young Engineers FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP GIVES YOU THE ADVANTAGE!

Easy to Operate
e² Young Engineers has developed a simple and straight-forward approach to an education business that is easy to learn. Our franchisees leave training with the tools, knowledge and confidence needed to start and grow a successful children's education business. Diversify your revenue by hosting birthday parties, workshops, summer camps, parents student day, and special events.Manageable Investment + Diverse Revenue Stream = Excellent Return on InvestmentTestimonials

"The e² Young Engineers franchise program is worth it because it truly works. I firmly believe that the children across the globe need a program like this to help them understand important concepts in a fun way. I see positive changes first- hand with each child I work with and am very happy to have made this change in my career to become an e² Young Engineers franchisee.” -Katerina Romanovskaia - Minsk, Belarus"

I was reaching the point where I wanted something different from my career and as soon as I heard about the e² Young Engineers, I immediately fell in love with the concept. Working with children and helping to plant the seeds of science, technology, math and engineering in their minds is beyond satisfying.”- Guy Shaham- Oakland, Michigan


e² Young Engineers business opened a new chapter in my life. I wanted to open a business to give children a great experience to learn. For me, since signing up as the first UK franchisee in 2013, I have not looked back. I kept growing as well as learning. The best reward is to see the childrens face light up when they complete building their models and get to play with it. The sessions are always filled with children enjoying playing and working with others."- Smita Shah , Middlesex, United Kingdom

"Overall, owning my own e² Young Engineers franchise has been a great experience. The children in these courses show so much potential, and they just need the right platform to succeed. You can see that the kids are really engaged in the lessons and it is a joy to watch their faces light up as they build. We’ve received a lot of great feedback from parents and teachers and demand is constantly growing.”- John Rodriguez- San Diego, California