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Appleton Learning

Passion for education and serving others led Glenn Clayton to launch Appleton Learning in 2004. Clayton began his college career on full academic scholarship and since a full class load prevented him from pursuing a conventional job, he began tutoring to supplement his income. Through his experience, Clayton identified a void in the way traditional tutoring programs served students; they delivered rigid programs with fixed schedules and predetermined curricula. Instinct told him there was a better way. At its official launch, Appleton set out to change the tutoring industry by delivering services specifically tailored to each student's unique needs. Today, Appleton is changing the way the world learns with its innovative and forward-thinking philosophy and methodologies related to individualized learning and meeting the needs of 21st century students (and their parents). Appleton serves individual students through academic membership, coaching and test preparation providing a proactive, opportunity based approach to learning that is more focused on long-term success and turning average students in to extraordinary students.

Facts & figures
Liquid capital required
$70,000
Net worth required
$300,000
Investment
$255,050 - $413,200

About Us

Passion for education and serving others led Glenn Clayton to launch Appleton Learning in 2004. Clayton began his college career on full academic scholarship and since a full class load prevented him from pursuing a conventional job, he began tutoring to supplement his income. Through his experience, Clayton identified a void in the way traditional tutoring programs served students; they delivered rigid programs with fixed schedules and predetermined curricula. Instinct told him there was a better way.

At its official launch, Appleton set out to change the tutoring industry by delivering services specifically tailored to each student's unique needs. Today, Appleton is changing the way the world learns with its innovative and forward-thinking philosophy and methodologies related to individualized learning and meeting the needs of 21st century students (and their parents). Appleton serves individual students through academic membership, coaching and test preparation providing a proactive, opportunity based approach to learning that is more focused on long-term success and turning average students in to extraordinary students.

Training and Support

From the moment you sign your franchise agreement to the opening of your Appleton Learning Branch, your Appleton Branch Advisor provides individualized assistance.

  • Site selection and approval
  • Build-out and design of your Branch
  • Market analysis and competitive analysis
  • Recruitment of key personnel
  • Interviewing and hiring systems
  • Staff training, including Appleton's mission, core values and The Appleton Advantage
  • geniuStyleTMPersonality and Learning Assessments
  • Marketing and public relations programs customized to your local market
  • Media, school and community relations strategies
  • Review of marketing, financial, operations and Game Plans
  • Professional development and training programs
  • Access to the entire Appleton network of Education Specialists and Test Prep Managers

Why Choose Appleton Learning

From construction to marketing, we've put a lot of thought into each step with one goal in mind – to get you operational and provide ongoing support so you can start changing the world. We talk a lot about changing the world. We know it sounds philosophical and all, but just wait until you receive your first phone call from a mom who tells you about how her daughter just increased her ACT score from a 23 to a 31 and is now going to college for free! Or when you follow-up with your clients and consistently hear that confidence has been increased, self-esteem is at its highest and grades are at an all-time high. Trust us, those are powerful moments that will have you talking about "changing the world" too!

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for Multi-Unit Franchise Owners who wish to diversify their portfolio with an education franchise concept or a single-unit franchise owner/operator looking to own their own business. Our franchise partners must be passionate about education, business savvy, with sales and management experience. You must have a minimum of $70K in liquid capital, and be ready to change the way the world learns.

Appleton Learning Franchise Partners:

  • Must be passionate about education.
  • Want to be a part of the leading edge in individualized learning.
  • Are committed to delivering positive outcomes and to helping every student reach specific academic goals.
  • Are ambitious, driven individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Must be able to combine business skills with a passion for helping people.

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