TechKnowHow
TKH Franchising, Inc.
Company Information
1291 E. Hillsdale Blvd. Suite 201,Foster City, California 94404
TechKnowHow® is a system developed to offer after school programs, summer camps and special event programs (such as in-school workshops, weekend programs and birthday parties) for children and teens, featuring interactive instruction teaching technology and engineering skills. All programs are themed using our proprietary curriculum (“Curriculum”) and are geared toward applying science principals to create, design and build technology-based projects. A TechKnowHow® franchise is home-based and will offer supervised activities onsite that include, but are not limited to: Building structures, vehicles and using LEGO® products including motors, gears and battery packs; Designing robots and programs to run them using LEGO® products; Designing 2D and 3D games for computers and mobile devices; Teaching programming through game design, art and animation projects; Teaching electronics through projects which use circuit components and performing science demonstrations to complement our Curriculum. TechKnowHow® encourages intellectual growth along with the development of technical, problem-solving and teambuilding skills. A Franchisee may also offer: daytime programs for pre-school age children, fundraising programs, scouting workshops, sale of LEGO® products, LEGO®building contests, community building projects and other types of technology and science related products, programs and services approved by us. Competition includes national and local student education and enrichment programs operated by national chains, local chains, independent operators and private schools, not-for-profit organizations and other related businesses offering similar services to those found in a TechKnowHow® business. Interactive education programs geared for children and teens are becoming highly competitive throughout the United States as the market is growing, changing and evolving. This may be a seasonal business depending on how many after school programs and summer camp programs you offer. The TechKnowHow® business is characterized by the number of after school, summer camp and special event technology-based programs we offer, our Curriculum, teaching methods and strategies, operational procedures, product specifications, cost controls, strategies for purchasing computers, software and products; relationship with vendors and suppliers, a distinctive regional franchise website that features online registration functionality housed within our national website along with its design, dress, decor and color scheme; procedures for hiring instructors, training and ongoing operational assistance; proactive marketing, advertising and promotional programs; all of which may be changed, improved and further developed by Franchisor periodically (the ‘System'). Your own efforts and skills are necessary, but do not assure any particular results. There can be no assurance of any measure of success, as there exist both typical and special business risk factors. These include: changing market conditions, competition, cost of supplies, new technologies, climate, real estate market, capital, labor, your own health, continuity of your management, continuation of sources of supply, availability of financing, recession or depression locally or nationally, wars, strikes, acts of terrorism, emergencies whether natural or manmade, litigation, liability and casualty losses. Some other risks that may affect your business include but are not limited to: industry developments, pricing policies of competitors, availability of locations to hold programs, your ability to negotiate locations, the number of programs you offer, state licensing or bonding requirements, supply and demand; and your dependence on key personnel, the loss of whom could hurt your Business. The purchase of a TechKnowHow® franchise is speculative, and a significant investment beyond that outlined in this Disclosure Document may be required. There is no guarantee of any measure of success and important factors in the results of a TechKnowHow® Franchise, including yours, are your personal business, marketing, management, judgment, other skills and your willingness to work hard and diligently to follow our System
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
3/10
Investment Accessibility
3/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $27,750 Maximum: $38,600
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $34,950 Maximum: $73,600
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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