Last Updated on July 30, 2012 by DeanR
Huntington Learning Centers Franchise
Huntington Learning Centers are a franchise for a business providing children’s educational services. It was founded in 1977 by Dr. Raymond and Eileen Huntington.
Eileen met a number of high school students who could not read. Eileen is a teacher and she felt that she needed to find a way to teach children in a more effective way. Their parents did not agree with them leaving good jobs to start their own business but Ray and Eileen did not just want their jobs; they wanted to help make a difference in the lives of the students. They started this industry over 30 years ago. The couple still runs the company and still lives by their original mission on providing students with the best education possible. They now have 318 locations all over the United States and 33 locations that are company owned.
What are their commitments to their customers?
They have four commitments that they provide their customers that help them in being successful in their current locations. First is the guarantee on results. They claim that 93% of the families they have worked with said that they would recommend Huntington Learning Center to their friends. Nine out of 10 parents in their reading programs said that their improved their grades. Four out of five parents of Match students said that the learning center helped their children. Second is honesty.
They keep the expectations of the customers to a level that they are capable of. They are honest in informing parents if their child would or would not benefit from their services. Third is professionalism. They make sure that all relationships are kept in a professional level with parents and with the student’s school teachers. Fourth is confidence. They keep all the information on your child strictly confidential between you and the staff and teachers.
What programs do they offer?
For K-12 tutoring for ages five to 17 years old, they have Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Study Skills, Phonics, Vocabulary, Test Prep, High School Entrance Exam preparation, and SAT/PSAT & ACT preparation.
What is their teaching method?
Their children go through six steps. First is the Academic Evaluation. Second is the Customization of Learning Program. Third is finding a Certified Tutor for the student. Fourth is proving the student with One-to-One Attention. Fifth is building the Partnership and Communication with Each Student’s Teachers. Sixth is providing the student with Greater Confidence and Motivation.
Cost and requirements on running a Huntington Learning Centers franchise
You need to have a net worth of $250,000 and a total liquid asset of at least $60,000. Expect to be investing about $162,000 to $258,000. The Huntington Learning Centers franchise fee is $43,000 with an on-going royalty fee of 8%. This is for a renewable 10 year term agreement. You will need about three employees to run one location.
What is included in the franchise package?
There will be four weeks training at the headquarters and two to three days twice a year. You will be receiving a newsletter and a toll free phone number. You will be given access to the internet and purchasing cooperatives. You will also be attending meetings. For marketing, there will be co-op advertising, ad slicks, and national media.
Huntington Learning Centers Contact Details
You may reach them at:
Address: 496 Kinderkamack Rd. Oradell, New Jersey 07649
Phone: (800)653-8400 or (201)261-8400