Tutoring Franchise

Join Teachers.Net

Chatboards

Recent Groups

Tutors

MEMBERS

5 Members

+ Join Group

Pinned Posts

ALLAll Teachers

Teachers.Net LIVE CHAT Support group - Tues eve!

Featured Jobs

Full-timeMontessori Teacher

Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada

TemporaryTeachers, rural schools

Peace River North School District

Full-timeHead Teacher: 2nd/3rd Grades – Mills College Children’s School

Mills College

Teaching Jobs on Teachers.Net

Featured Job special only $39!

https://teachers.net/jobs

Become a Teachers.Net sponsor!

Tutors Chatboard

Tutoring Franchise

by Jason

May 29, 2009

I am looking to start a tutoring business and work for myself. I have researched both Kumon and Sylvan and found the Kumon Math and Reading center has a lower start-up cost and is more affordable for parents. Anyone have experience with either of these businesses? I am leaning toward Kumon. Any advice would be helpful

Comment

(3)

report post

Chris I've worked for Sylvan for about a year. My guess is that either franchise will work. If you want a lower cost franchise, there are a few other options. Mathnasium and Club Z! are options. I've seen parents at Sylvan who are dissappointed that it's too expensive, and they don't like the fact that they have to sign a contract for a year and make a c...See More

Aug 1, 2009

report post

Blink Hi, There is another smaller franchise system you may want to look at. Math Monkey

The Most Highly Evolved Franchise Opportunity Known to Man.

Now is your chance to enter the booming child education services market with a franchise opportunity that is ahead of the curve. Math Monkeytm Knowledge Centers are the new evolution in sup...See MoreHi, There is another smaller franchise system you may want to look at. Math Monkey

The Most Highly Evolved Franchise Opportunity Known to Man.

Now is your chance to enter the booming child education services market with a franchise opportunity that is ahead of the curve. Math Monkeytm Knowledge Centers are the new evolution in supplemental education, with a model that leaves others in the Stone Age. Math Monkey has a one-of-kind curriculum based on traditional and mental math techniques, one-on-one online tutoring in many different subjects and face-to-face homework help programs. Math Monkey is a parent’s one stop shop for their child's education with programs from Kindergarten thru High School and beyond.

From comprehensive training and extensive marketing materials to high-tech operational support, our model is designed to make it easy for you. Plus, you get the satisfaction of helping kids achieve and excel in today’s every competitive global career markets.

Our program is creating a whole new species. Math Monkey is a revolutionary program — Making education fun for kids! Mental math techniques build math skills, increased speed, precision, reasoning and confidence. Math Monkey’s proprietary curriculum unlocks the mysteries of math through challenging and fun game-based classroom activities. In addition, our online tutoring program supports nearly all school subjects and grades. Math Monkey is an advanced choice for parents.

Climb to the top of the jungle. From expertise in scoping out prime territory to extensive training, we’re with you every step of the way to get your Knowledge Center running quickly. You have the flexibility to develop business hours that are most appropriate for your trade area and your lifestyle. Through our web-based support system, [link removed].

Inspire the next generation of big thinkers. Owners of a Math Monkey Knowledge Center are helping children achieve their full potential and giving them a lifelong tool. Parents appreciate the growth they see in their child's ability, confidence and attitude. When you own a Math Monkey Knowledge Center, you know you are making a difference in young people's lives and the community you live in. People are going bananas for it! Parents are seeking ways to put their children on the advanced track. Math plays an important role in a child’s development and future. Math Monkey provides the tools for kids to succeed. This is your opportunity to be a part of it!

Monkey business is smart business. Enjoy the freedom that only comes from being in business for yourself. With Math Monkey, you are a part of a world-class opportunity that combines a solid business model with a concept that helps everyone, especially you, excel.

"Do You Qualify?" You’ll need: A strong desire to educate children $65,000 Liquid Capital $200,000 Net Worth $95-$180K Capital Teaching/management Background is a big plus

On 8/01/09, Chris wrote: > I've worked for Sylvan for about a year. My guess is that > either franchise will work. If you want a lower cost > franchise, there are a few other options. Mathnasium and Club > Z! are options. I've seen parents at Sylvan who are > dissappointed that it's too expensive, and they don't like > the fact that they have to sign a contract for a year and > make a committment. Also, there is one tutor for three kids > at a time. They charge $40/hr (and so does Kumon)...tons of > people in our town don't go to Sylvan because it's too > expensive. > > I've been looking into a tutoring franchise myself, and Club > Z! has appealed to me because it's cheaper, one-on-one > tutoring in the students' homes. To the customer, it's > convenient, less expensive and flexible. It gives them a real > competitive advantage over Sylvan...the first rule of > business is to find out what your customer wants and give it > to them. > > You could even start your own business and hire tutors and > match them with different students. I've thought about this > for myself too. You avoid the franchise fee and the > corporation taking your profits and regulating you. > > On 5/29/09, Jason wrote: >> I am looking to start a tutoring business and work for >> myself. I have researched both Kumon and Sylvan and found >> the Kumon Math and Reading center has a lower start-up cost >> and is more affordable for parents. Anyone have experience >> with either of these businesses? I am leaning toward >> Kumon. Any advice would be helpful

Feb 5, 2010

report post

Jim On 2/05/10, Blink wrote: > Hi, > There is another smaller franchise system you may want to look > at. Math Monkey > > The Most > Highly Evolved > Franchise > Opportunity > Known to Man. > > Now is your chance to enter the booming child education services > market with a franchise opportunity that is ahead of the ...See MoreOn 2/05/10, Blink wrote: > Hi, > There is another smaller franchise system you may want to look > at. Math Monkey > > The Most > Highly Evolved > Franchise > Opportunity > Known to Man. > > Now is your chance to enter the booming child education services > market with a franchise opportunity that is ahead of the curve. > Math Monkeytm Knowledge Centers are the new evolution in > supplemental education, with a model that leaves others in the > Stone Age. Math Monkey has a one-of-kind curriculum based on > traditional and mental math techniques, one-on-one online > tutoring in many different subjects and face-to-face homework > help programs. Math Monkey is a parent’s one stop shop for > their child's education with programs from Kindergarten thru > High School and beyond. > > From comprehensive training and extensive marketing > materials to high-tech operational support, our model > is designed to make it easy for you. Plus, you get the > satisfaction of helping kids achieve and excel in today’s > every competitive global career markets. > > Our program is creating > a whole new species. > Math Monkey is a revolutionary program — > Making education fun for kids! Mental math techniques > build math skills, increased speed, precision, > reasoning and confidence. Math Monkey’s proprietary curriculum > unlocks the mysteries of math through challenging and fun > game-based classroom activities. In addition, our online > tutoring > program supports nearly all school subjects and grades. > Math Monkey is an advanced choice for parents. > > Climb to the top of the jungle. > From expertise in scoping out prime territory to > extensive training, we’re with you every step of > the way to get your Knowledge Center running > quickly. You have the flexibility to develop business hours that > are most > appropriate for your trade area and your lifestyle. > Through our web-based support system, > [link removed]

Sylvan tutors for school work and test prep (SAT/ACT) and Kumon is for little kids doing a Kumon math/reading project with no homework help.

Nov 16, 2010

report post