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A FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY THAT CHANGES LIVES FOREVER!

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BEST EDUCATIONAL FRANCHISES

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TOP 50 FRANCHISES FOR WOMEN



      

2010 - 2019

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FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY

THE TUTORING CENTER ® FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY

TRENDS & FACTS ABOUT CHILDREN’S FRANCHISES

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The market for children’s services and products is huge and growing. According to the latest U.S. Census, there are more than 74 million children in the United States (or about 1/4 of the national population). This number is projected to increase to approximately 80.3 million by 2030. 2.
Spending on children is also rising. A trend that children's franchise owners often point out is that people are having children later in life, in their 30s as opposed to their 20s. In most cases, older parents are more fi nancially stable, meaning that they have additional money to spend on their children's development.
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An increase in lifespan is also driving an increase in spending. Grandparents have more years to spend money on their grandchildren. Kids themselves now have more personal money to spend as well. 4.
It’s estimated that parents will spend about $170,000 - $400,000 to raise a child from birth to 18 years old (dependent upon income level). Expenses include child care, education, health care, and clothing, housing, food, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses.
As a proportion of total child-rearing expenses, housing accounts for the largest share. Child care/education and food are the next largest average expenditures. 5.
The New York Times estimates that American families spend over $16 billion in the summer alone on children (activities and child care).
FRANCHISE DIRECT/ INDUSTRY / CHILDREN’S FRANCHISE

Education and after-school learning is one of the most important growth industries in the United States. Helping children in your community achieve academic success, motivation, and con fi dence is an incredibly rewarding experience and continues to be one of the most important issues facing our country. The U.S. educational market continues to grow year after year. Tremendous opportunity exists for the private sector to provide outside supplemental services and to take advantage of the growing student population, while at the same time fi nding ways to streamline the inef fi ciency that exists in schools today. THE EDUCATION MARKET The market for supplemental education is growing and growing. The fi nancial opportunity this represents for our Franchisees is very rewarding. If you are considering investing in a franchise, supplemental education is a great option.

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YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE!

THE TUTORING CENTER ®

When we started T HE T UTORING C ENTER® in 1994, we must have had the right idea because each year the demand for our personalized tutoring programs has increased.
At T HE T UTORING C ENTER®, our commitment to Integrity, Quality, Enthusiasm, Service, and Teamwork has always set us apart.

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QUICK STATISTICS

THIS IS NOT AN EARNINGS CLAIM OR A PREDICTION OF OF HOW YOUR BUSINESS WILL PERFORM. IT IS A REPRESENTATION OF PEAK AVERAGE ENROLLMENT BETWEEN FEB 15,2018 AND APRIL 15, 2018 FOR CENTERS THAT HAVE BEEN OPEN AT LEAST 1 YEAR. 1. Our average enrollment has increased from 32 in 2010, over 39 in 2011, over 40 in 2013, over 45 in 2014, over 50 in 2015, over 52 in 2016, over 55 in 2017, up to 57.9 students per Center in 2018. This is due primarily to our relentless commitment to I•QuEST and Alignment between Franchisor and Franchisees. 2. More than half (63%) of our Centers have enrollments between 50 and 100 students with the average center over 50 having an enrollment of 66.5 students. That means that 1/2 of our Centers are averaging slightly less than 70 students. This is a huge increase over previous years. 3. Our percentage of Centers greater than 70 students increased from 13% to 23%, our percentage of Centers with less than 30 students decreased from 7% to 3%. 4. The average of all Centers is about 57 students per Center. This number includes a percentage of students currently moving through the Enrollment Checklist as a reflection of our average ECR. 5. Our Mentors have an average enrollment of over 81.2 students! These are the Franchisees that you can get the most help from. And keep in mind, that all these Mentors were selected when they hit 40 students. 6. An amazing 88% of our Centers boast enrollment over 40 students, and this is the statistic we are most proud of at the Company. This means the vast majority of our Centers are performing well. • Entrepreneur Magazine now ranks us in their top 500. Our specific ranking is 220 out of about 4400 franchise organizations in the USA. • Over 90% of our Franchisees have secured their locations. This is about 35% above the national average for franchise companies.

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BEST EDUCATIONAL FRANCHISES

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TOP 50 FRANCHISES FOR WOMEN

2010 - 2019

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OUR GOAL FOR STUDENTS

#1 GOAL OF THE TUTORING CENTER ® At T HE T UTORING C ENTER® we have found that children who are successful in school have strong academic skills in reading, math, and writing. Stronger academic skills lead to better grades in the classroom. Most successful students have test scores in reading, writing, and math that are six months to one year ahead of their current grade levels . Therefore, as a Franchisee, your primary goal is to get your students ahead of grade level. T HE T UTORING C ENTER® System will help the children of your community dramatically improve their math, reading, and writing skills while also increasing their concentration span. We accomplish this with our system of One-To- One Instruction combined with The Rotational Approach to Learning TM .

VERY REASONABLE TUITION RATES NO LONG-TERM CONTRACTS

Recommended tuition rates are considered very reasonable for the intense, individualized, top-quality One-To-One Instruction we provide. And, we have set up our tuition rates to be very family-friendly. It is easier than ever for a family to send two or three children to your center because we offer substantial family discounts. Also, because students enrolled at your Center for more than 12 months have shown remarkable progress and growth, families are encouraged to stay longer by reducing their tuition after one year. Current tuition rates are posted on each Franchisee’s website. Franchisees are free to modify these rates based on several factors, including the area their Center is located.

The primary goal is to get students ahead of grade level by utilizing our system of One-To- One Instruction combined with The Rotational Approach to Learning TM .

As a new Franchisee, you’ll be happy to know that over 80% of the families that visit your Center for information will actually enroll.

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HOW DO WE COMPARE? RESULTS FAR SUPERIOR TO HOME-BASED OR SCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAMS As a new franchisee, you will want a System that outclasses your competition. Our classrooms feature an intense learning environment that combines two methods created by Edward S. Thalheimer, Ph.D., founder of T HE T UTORING C ENTER® . Our innovative System gives your students far more guidance than they will ever receive in a classroom full of children or even in a small group. Parents have a lot of choices available for their child, and we want to make sure your parents have a chance to make the choice that’s in their child’s best interest. For instance, many schools provide after-school tutoring or intervention programs for students who are having dif fi culty in school, and many of your prospective students have been offered one in the past. Even though these programs are free to families, most of these programs are inef fi cient and time-consuming, and because they focus on completing homework they cannot offer the children of your community a permanent solution.

While school-based tutoring may provide short-term help with homework, T HE T UTORING C ENTER ’s intense One-To-One Instruction and The Rotational Approach to Learning TM actually provide your students with long-term skills that will last a lifetime.

HOW ARE WE DIFFERENT?

SCHOOL TUTORING

HOME TUTORING

Provides One-To- One Instruction?

Solves underlying issues preventing academic success?

Improves students' concentration, focus, and study skills?

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OPENING SUPPORT SUPPORT TO OPEN YOUR CENTER The Franchise Support Team provides you with signi fi cant support and guidance in helping you open your business. Here are just a few ways the Franchisor helps you get your Center up and running: • LOCATION & SITE APPROVAL • LAYOUT AND DESIGN FOR YOUR CENTER • ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR ENTIRE START-UP INVENTORY (INCLUDING FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, SIGNS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND MARKETING MATERIALS) • FORMAL TRAINING & MENTOR PROGRAM • TIME-TESTED OPERATIONS MANUAL (DETAILS EVERY ASPECT OF OPENING, RUNNING, AND MARKETING YOUR CENTER) • TOOLS TO HELP YOU HIRE AND TRAIN YOUR STAFF • A TIME-TESTED MARKETING PLAN (INCLUDING A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF MARKETING AND ADVERTISING MATERIALS DESIGNED TO LET YOUR COMMUNITY KNOW HOW EFFECTIVE THE TUTORING CENTER® IS WITH HELPING CHILDREN) • ONGOING OPERATIONAL SUPPORT (AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE) • SIGNIFICANT TRAINING FOR ALL FRANCHISEES (AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE)

UTILIZE A TIME-TESTED PROCESS & THE HELP OF THE FRANCHISE SUPPORT TEAM TO OPEN YOUR CENTER WITH STYLE!

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TRAINING PROGRAM

WHAT WILL I LEARN AT MY TRAINING PROGRAM?

TRAINING PROGRAM TOPICS ACADEMIC PROGRAMS - You receive extensive training on the various academic programs, how to choose a program for the student, and how to monitor the child’s progress. RUNNING YOUR CLASSROOMS - We give you comprehensive “hands-on” training in running your classrooms and training your staff. RUNNING YOUR FRONT OFFICE - We give you “hands-on” training in running your front of fi ce and procedures for enrolling students, working with the computer system, and monitoring student attendance. MARKETING, ADVERTISING & STUDENT ENROLLMENT - We have developed a substantial and proven marketing plan. We have powerful, creative material designed to help you reach the families in your community. CUSTOMER SERVICE - We give you in depth training on the customer service necessary to maintain and increase student enrollment.

COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM

T HE T UTORING C ENTER® offers a comprehensive Franchise Training Program. Your training program includes training at the Franchisor’s Company headquarters, as well as hands-on training at a Mentor Training Facility. You have access to ongoing training and support after you open your Center. You will receive answers to your questions via email, telephone, and live video conferences. You will be presented with valuable newsletters and training seminars. We are there to offer you help, advice, support, and assistance. Besides having access to our ongoing comprehensive support system, new Franchisees go through an intensive, highly focused Franchise Training Program.

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5-MILE DISTANCE BETWEEN CENTERS Distance Between Centers: We offer a 5-mile distance between Centers, giving you a large area in which to operate your center. HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A PART OF THE TUTORING CENTER ® FRANCHISE TEAM.

BENEFITS

COST-EFFECTIVE FRANCHISE Reasonable Franchise Fee and Flat Rate Royalty Fees: Your franchise and royalty fees are very reasonable and we are the only after-school franchisor that offers you a fl at rate royalty payment for the life of your agreement. ( Your fl at rate royalty payment is subject to an annual in fl ation adjustment. See FDD for more information )

T HE T UTORING C ENTER®

The Competition

5.0 mi

2.5 mi

GREAT HOURS & LIFESTYLE Great Hours & Lifestyle: Our

AUTOMATED TUITION PAYMENTS Families pay monthly tuition in advance: All your tuition payments are collected automatically each month using our automatic tuition collection system. This makes it simple and easy to collect your tuition payments up front, month after month. NO TEACHING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED No Teaching Experience Necessary: Franchisees run the business while Head Instructors run the classrooms. We have Franchisees with

PREDICTABLE EXPENSES Cost of Operations: With predictable monthly operating expenses. you can spend more time focusing on your students. Franchisees deserve a great lifestyle with plenty of time to spend with family, go on vacations, and to enjoy life. Centers are open for tutoring sessions Monday to Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. No piles of paperwork or long hours here!

backgrounds across many career paths.

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OUR RELENTLESS COMMITMENT TO IQUEST

IQUEST GUIDING PRINCIPLES IQuEST: Franchisees will become part of the company-wide dedication to Integrity, Quality, Service, Enthusiasm, and Teamwork. We seek only applicants who are the best of the best. This is what keeps our business strong. The Franchisor only selects Franchisees that are seriously dedicated and committed to these Guiding Principles.

WE SELECT ONLY FRANCHISEES WHO ARE IN ALIGNMENT WITH OUR CORE VALUES.

A LOOK AHEAD As a prospective Franchisee, we hope you enjoy going through our comprehensive Discovery process. Our process is designed so that you receive all the information that you need to determine if this is the right franchise for you and the children of your community. Along the way we can decide if you are the right fi t to become a member of our elite franchise team.

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FRANCHISEE TESTIMONIALS

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FRANCHISEE TESTIMONIALS

TESTIMONIAL #2 - HELEN YOUNG

One of our first enrolled families have three children, two girls ages 10 and 8 and a boy age 12.

The 10 year old girl and the boy both come to our center twice a week, but their younger sister was upset that she couldn't attend also.

Their mom usually stays in the reception room during the tutoring session and more times than not we spend the time talking. One day after her kids had been attending The Tutoring Center for several weeks, she said "Helen I have been meaning to tell you that my two daughters have been playing "The Tutoring Center" at home." They had put a sign on their bedroom door and they made up notebooks with dividers, and attendance page and they even created their own game-boards for their stickers. She said that she and her husband had to play, and the girls praised them for their work, and corrected their mistakes and even gave them prizes. (She said they had to give back the prizes though when the game was over). She said that her girls have had so much fun playing. When I heard this, I thought - what a great compliment that these two kids wanted to emulate the fun they have at the Tutoring Center. I want to thank you and all of Franchise Support for helping us successfully open our Center. Helen Young, Center Director THE TUTORING CENTER, Flower Mound TX

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