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At a Glance
Products & Services: Individualized instruction for K-12 students
Number of Locations: 136
Total Investment: $83.4K - 126.3K
Founded: 1991
Began Franchising: 1999
Private Owned
About Tutoring Club LLC
Founded by Lawrence Schwartz in 1991, Tutoring Club offers students instruction in basic subjects, like reading, math, writing and study skills. The company is dedicated to helping children, of elementary to high-school age, succeed in school. The company also offers SAT preparation courses and tutoring.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 126 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| 2010 | 143 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| 2009 | 147 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| 2008 | 210 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $83,400 - $126,300
Franchise Fee: $34,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $34,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $50,000
Liquid Cash Available: $30,000
Operations
50% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% 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: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 day.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,