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Updated RecentlyEngineering for Kids vs Portal Languages Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Engineering for Kids vs Portal Languages including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $27,250 - $93,700 | $25,000 - $50,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $12,250 - $22,500 | $15,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 7% | 7% |
| Advertising Fee | 1% | - |
| Year Founded | 2009 | 2008 |
| Year Franchised | 2011 | 2013 |
| Term Of Agreement | 7 years | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 7 years | - |
| 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 | -/Yes | -/- |
| Start-up Costs | -/Yes | -/- |
| Equipment | -/Yes | -/- |
| Inventory | -/Yes | -/- |
| Receivables | -/Yes | -/- |
| Payroll | -/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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| 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 |
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| US Expansion | 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 Portal Languages
Portal Languages began as a private language tutoring service by our founders from their apartment in Costa Mesa, California. The spark that launched the company came from a continuous demand for their language tutoring service. In January 2009, the founders decided to establish Portal Languages - " Costa Mesa in a 400 sq./ft. office space.
A website and a functional space was then created for the school. We decided to adopt the Language Teaching Methodology Series - “The Natural Approach, Language Acquisition” developed by Stephen D. Krashen and Tracy D Terrell.
What followed were several years of quick expansion as internet marketing campaigns, student referrals and a sound business principle began to pay off.
Portal Languages has been helping students acquire a foreign language for over 5 years. As a franchise owner, you’ll have continual support to develop a profitable and simple business. This is the Ideal business for an experienced language teacher with entrepreneurship skills who is interested in starting his/her own business and contribute to the community.
-Royalties and marketing are about 8% of gross sales;
-Average unit volumes are $200,000.