How long has Huntington been in business?
Since 1977!! Huntington Learning Center was founded by Dr. Raymond and Mrs. Eileen Huntington. After operating corporate units through 1985, they then began offering franchises. Since then, Huntington has achieved rapid acceptance and, through the efforts of its franchisees, expanded to nearly 400 centers nationwide. |
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Are the founders, Dr. Raymond and Mrs. Eileen Huntington, still involved in the business?
Yes!! They are actively involved in the business and work every day with their management team. |
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Do I need to be a teacher to be a successful Huntington franchisee?
No! Huntington franchisees come from every walk of life, including sales, marketing, finance, real estate, the military, and engineering, as well as education. The common strengths across our franchise community are an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives, and a determination to succeed. |
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Is Huntington a national company?
Yes. Huntington's retail franchise has nearly 400 Huntington Learning Center locations in 42 states. Its school-based franchise operates in over 150 school districts. Together, they tutor thousands of students daily. |
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What is the difference between Huntington Center Services (retail franchise) and Huntington School Services (home-based franchise)?
Huntington offers two distinct franchises.
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Huntington Center Services tutors private-pay customers at its retail-based, 2,000 square foot learning centers, and has done so since 1977. |
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Huntington School Services tutors underprivileged students at underperforming schools using government funding. Huntington has done so since 2002, when it was one of the first companies to participate in the federal government's No Child Left Behind Act as an approved provider. |
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How do I choose between a Huntington Center Services franchise (retail, parent-pay franchise) and a Huntington School Services franchise (home-based, government-funded franchise)?
It depends on your business goals, comfort levels with various student populations, the funding environment in which you are willing to conduct business, and many other factors. Speak with a Huntington Franchise Development Director to determine the franchise that best suits you.
Contact us today. |
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Can I own multiple franchises?
Yes. Many of our successful franchisees own and operate multiple Huntington Center Services (retail, parent-pay) franchises. Our Huntington School Services (home-based, government-funded) franchisees acquire one franchise, but can operate in multiple states, multiple, school districts, and multiple schools. |
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What is my investment for a Huntington Center Services franchise and/or a Huntington School Services franchise?
The cost to establish a Huntington Center Services (retail, parent-pay) franchise is approximately $220,750 - $377,450.The cost to establish a Huntington School Services (home-based, government-funded) franchise is approximately $148,125 - $295,350. The cost depends on the number of states, school districts, and schools you will serve.
To learn more about the investment, click here. |
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What do I need to qualify financially?
Huntington is looking for business professionals that have a minimum of $60,000 cash to invest in and a net worth in excess of $250,000. Click here to complete an application to get qualified. |
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What type of training and support is provided to franchisees?
Our Franchisee Initial Training program typically begins within days or weeks after you become a franchisee and continues through approximately two months after you open your business. It consists of a one-week in-person training program at our corporate headquarters in Oradell, NJ. Following this, we take you through our Personalized Coaching program, which consists of coaching, conference calls, and webinars. We offer online training for your full- and part-time staff. |
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Does Huntington assist with financing?
Yes! We are a SBA approved franchise (www.sba.com) and will provide recommendations for third party lenders. |
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How do I get started?
Submit a franchise application, register for a free webinar or call us today at 1-800-653-8400 to speak with a Franchise Development Director. |
