Jovie | College Nannies+Sitters+Tutors is operated by College Nannies & Tutors Development, Inc., based in 11030 Circle Point Road, Ste. 300. The brand provides child care and educational support services, including nanny placements, private and business sitter services, corporate back-up care, and tutoring for middle and high school students, delivered through screened and trained role models using proprietary scheduling technology.
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Jovie | College Nannies+Sitters+Tutors provides a comprehensive support system designed to guide you from your first day of training through every stage of your business ownership.
Jovie provides pre-opening and post-opening assistance, training, marketing support, and computer systems support to franchisees.
We will designate your Territory, evaluate your Office site if opening immediately, provide specifications for signage, layout and décor, provide advice on staff selection/training/supervision, furnish specifications for equipment/inventory/supplies and a list of approved suppliers, advise on initial marketing/recruiting/PR efforts, provide pre-training and initial training program, and provide electronic access to confidential operating Manuals.
We will evaluate Office sites when ready to open, provide Manual updates, hold periodic conferences/meetings (fee required), formulate advertising/promotional programs, provide ongoing consultation, conduct periodic inspections/evaluations (including unannounced visits), establish/enforce minimum performance standards and quality assurance programs, provide ongoing consultation to resolve operating problems, conduct product research and development, offer optional services (recruiting, reference checks, scheduling) for additional fees, and may assist with establishing prices.
Site selection is franchisee's responsibility. First-time franchisees must rent or establish an Office within 12 months of signing. Franchisor approves or disapproves proposed location within 30 days based on criteria including safety, adequate space, access/parking, and cleanliness/appearance.
Franchisor establishes, maintains and administers a Brand Fund; franchisees contribute 2% of Gross Revenues. Brand Fund is used for advertising, marketing, recruiting and PR materials. In fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Brand Fund contributions totaled $1,771,802 and expenditures were $1,826,458 (103%): 23% national marketing, 34% digital footprint, 37% administration/support, 4% national recruitment/retention, 2% franchisee design support.
Franchisees must spend at least $20,000 on initial marketing and recruitment within first 12 months (may be waived for adjacent/MSA territories owned by same franchisee). Must also spend the greater of 2% of Gross Revenues or $15,000 per year on approved local advertising.
Virtual and in-person training totaling 56 hours of classroom training (0 hours on-the-job): Virtual training covers Business Setup, Service Model, Caregiver Recruitment, Nanny Placement, Client Acquisition/Sales, and Technology Systems (MyJovie), 4 hours each (24 hours total). In-person training (32 hours) held in Westminster, CO covers Strategic Planning/Leadership/Brand Standards, Advanced Hiring/Service Delivery, Team Management/Financial Operations, and Growth Strategy/Quality Assurance, 8 hours each over 4 days. Up to 2 individuals trained at no cost (travel/living expenses paid by franchisee). At least 1 person must complete training prior to opening.
16 hours total virtual training over Weeks 1-8: Launch Execution & Initial Support (Weeks 1-2), Post-Launch Optimization (Weeks 3-4), In-Market Performance Coaching (Weeks 5-6), Training Wrap-Up & Support Transition (Weeks 7-8), 4 hours each. Weekly calls with Franchise Business Consultant typically over 6-8 weeks, must complete within 6 months of opening. Success Summit offered at months 9-12.
Peter Coffin is in charge of the training/certification program; joined May 2024, has over 19 years in the system as an owner and trainer. Other trainers have at least one-year experience in their subject area. Additional/retraining costs $2,000 per person per day. Manager training delivered virtually, currently no charge.
Franchisees must purchase/lease computer systems meeting specifications, including Windows-based computer, Intel Core i5 or better, 2.9GHz processor, Windows 10 or newer, 4 GB RAM, 128 GB disk space, Google Chrome, business-grade internet 15-25Mb down/5Mb up, Microsoft Office 365. Estimated cost of Computer System is $2,000; estimated annual maintenance/support cost is $250. Primary software is MyJovie powered by Aaniie and QuickBooks Online for accounting.
The Manual's Table of Contents is in Exhibit F; total number of pages in the Manual is 84 as of issuance date.
Typical time between signing Franchise Agreement and opening is 2 to 4 months. Franchisee must begin operating within 6 months of the effective date of the Franchise Agreement.