Tutoring Club LLC

Founded: 1991 Franchising since: 1999
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.

11241 Eastern Ave. Henderson, Nevada 89052

Phone: (888)674-6425/ (702)588-5288

Franchisor has 10 employee(s); 7 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	147	1	11	1
2008	210	1	7	9
2007	200	1	3	6
2006	177	0	0	8
2005	148	0	0	3

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 2.5-mile radius

Total investment: $83.2K-125.8K Franchise fee: $34.5K

Ongoing royalty fee: 10% Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	Yes
Payroll	No	Yes

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $50K
Cash liquidity requirement: $30K

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)

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

Franchise 500® rank:
#194 (2009); #154 (2008); #146 (2007); #148 (2006); #182 (2005);

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#88 (2006);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#150 (2009); #137 (2008); #117 (2007); #117 (2006); #129 (2005);