Reading Town
$RDTNF500 #501CategoryChildren's Businesses
SubcategoryTutoring
Locations22
Franchisee Count28
Franchise Fee$25,000
Item 7 Low$99,500
Item 7 Midpoint$131,550
Item 7 High$163,600
Royalty Fees8% of Gross Revenues, or $800 per month, if greater.
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open—
ParentGood Servant Inc.
Founded1986
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business40
Began Franchising2012
HQLittle Neck, NY
Executives5
LinksWeb
Main Phone(718) 229-6400
FDD IssuedDecember 29, 2020
Last UpdatedAug 15, 2026
FDDs2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor
Franchisees must purchase or lease at least 6 laptop or desktop computers, with estimated costs between $4,200 to $5,000, and maintain a high-speed internet connection. The proprietary software, ELG (E-Learning Gate), is required for business management, and franchisees must upgrade their systems as specified by the franchisor.
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