High Touch-High Tech
At a Glance
Products & Services: Science activities for schools/children's parties
Number of Locations: 181
Total Investment: $42.38K - 46.1K
Founded: 1990
Began Franchising: 1993
Private Owned
About High Touch-High Tech
Founded by Daniel and Ellen Shaw, High Touch-High Tech offers a 90-minute, in-school "field trip" that uses hands-on science programs. As a supplement to school science curricula, High Touch-High Tech serves children at all educational levels, from pre-school to high school. Programs cover the physical, natural, environmental and mathematical sciences and meet the National Board of Education Student Science Performance Standards. The company also provides "Sizzlin Science" Birthday Parties. High Touch-High Tech franchisees hire educators who are required to have a four-year teaching degree from an accredited college or university, as well as a certificate in teaching science or eligibility for one.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2010 | 144 | 9 | 3 | 25 |
| 2009 | 145 | 9 | 2 | 25 |
| 2008 | 135 | 9 | 6 | 18 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $42,375 - $46,100
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $35,000
Liquid Cash Available: $8,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days. Training videos & program manuals; annual conference
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,
Other marketing support: Promotional items
Franchise Ranking History
Low-Cost: #43 (2008),
Top Homebased: #49 (2008),
America's Top Global: #168 (2008),