Engineering for Kids vs GradePower Learning Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Engineering for Kids Franchise	GradePower Learning Franchise
Investment	$27,250 - $93,700	$99,800 - $270,500
Franchise Fee	$12,250 - $22,500	$40,000
Royalty Fee	7%	10%
Advertising Fee	1%	3%
Year Founded	2009	1984
Year Franchised	2011	1991
Term Of Agreement	7 years	-
Term Of Agreement	7 years	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Engineering for Kids Franchise	GradePower Learning Franchise
Experience	-	Surprisingly, you really do not need to have education experience to operate a successful Grade Power franchise. We're looking for individuals with good people skills who can own, operate, manage and promote their own Grade Power franchise. You'll benefit by working alongside two very successful companies as we help you build your franchise.
Financing Options
	Engineering for Kids Franchise	GradePower Learning Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/Yes	-/-
Start-up Costs	-/Yes	-/Yes
Equipment	-/Yes	-/Yes
Inventory	-/Yes	-/Yes
Receivables	-/Yes	-/-
Payroll	-/Yes	-/-
Training & Support
	Engineering for Kids Franchise	GradePower Learning 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.	On-The-Job Training: 1 week Classroom Training: 2 weeks Additional Training: Home study
Support	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform	You will be provided with all the proprietary tools needed - along with the finest training and support system in the franchise industry. Helping you succeed is our primary focus, as we build our mutual franchise into a nationally known and recognized name in the education industry. Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
Marketing	Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app	Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising
Operations	Number of Employees Required to Run: 5 - 10	Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 3
Expansion Plans
	Engineering for Kids Franchise	GradePower Learning Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	-
International Expansion	Yes	-

Company Overviews

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

About GradePower Learning

GradePower Learning is unlike any other franchise in North America and is changing the way our children process, interpret, and organize information. It is important to understand that we do not tutor students. Tutoring is only a temporary fix; it's focused on getting a better grade or test score. We combine academic tutoring with cognitive learning, so our focus is on improving how children learn. We use these methods in order to teach students how to think correctly. By doing so they learn real self-esteem and they won't need tutoring year after year. This will not only give students better grades, it will benefit them for the rest of their lives. We have the widest array of these programs, such as; Little Readers, Beyond Tutoring, Advantage, SAT/ACT Test Prep, College Readiness Study, ADD, ADHD, NCLB and more! You will also have the opportunity to partner with a company that not only has 25 years dedicated to the learning and education industry, but also over 35 years experience in franchising and working with people from all walks of life to help them build a successful future for themselves and their families.

Veteran Incentives  Royalty fee waived for six months

#404 in Franchise 500 for 2020.