Business Description

While any person is welcome to inquire about the possibility of purchasing a Creative Tutors franchise, in our experience our most successful owners have similar characteristics. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: nearly across the board our most successful owners are those who come from the education field. HIGH SELF ESTEEM: our owners understand the value of hard work and perseverance. They know that starting a business is not as easy as flipping a switch. Diligence, attention to detail, and immunity to rejection are all essential characteristics. HIGH ENERGY/EXCITEMENT: our owners have boundless energy, determination, and exuberance when spreading the word about the value of in home tutoring. BUSINESS ACUMEN: as with any other business opportunity our owners must have a certain amount of business acumen. SECURE PERSONAL FINANCES: we have found that no owner can be successful unless their personal finances are secure.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1999

Franchising Since:  2004

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	8	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	8	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 8 100% In 3 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 8 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Texas	8

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$70K
Cash Investment:	$35-60K
Total Investment:	$35-300K
Average Total Investment:	$45K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$12-40K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	7%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	2
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Online Extranet
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Plano, TX	2 Days Quarterly
2. Conference Call	Weekly
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 50 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Creative Tutors.