#84
At a Glance
Products & Services: Supplemental education
Number of Locations: 947
Total Investment: $43.1K - 89.5K
Founded: 1976
Began Franchising: 1976
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 125 | 11 | 298 | 513 |
| 2010 | 103 | 11 | 259 | 487 |
| 2009 | 88 | 6 | 86 | 487 |
| 2008 | 106 | 6 | 84 | 485 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Mexico, South America, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $43,100 - $89,500
Franchise Fee: $12,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $15/student/subject
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $12,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $15/student/subject
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed..| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 10 days. At franchisee's location: Ongoing. At regional office
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet,
Marketing Support: National media,
Other marketing support: Statewide advertising
Franchise Ranking History
Low-Cost: #15 (2012),