Mathnasium of Springfield
Franchisees
Scott and
Amy Kinsey opened math learning center Mathnasium of Springfield on July 1 at 1839 E. Independence St., Ste. W. Using Mathnasium Method’s three-step process, Scott Kinsey and four tutors assess a student’s math skills, customize the learning for each student and teach for understanding. Mathnasium tutors first through 12th-grade students in one-hour sessions. Kinsey, who previously worked as a continuous improvement leader for Kraft Foods, said franchise costs were roughly $80,000, and the Los Angeles-based company charges royalties of 10 percent up to $500 per month. Tutoring services range from $25 per session for members attending three times per week to $1,000 for an ACT preparation course, and a learning assessment and customization fee for first-time students is $200, he said. The business operates in 1,600 square feet previously leased by Ted E. Bear’s Toy Factory. Kinsey seeks to hire additional tutors before the school year begins. Mathnasium has over 600 centers, including nine in Missouri.
Summer hours: 2–7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday.
Phone: (417) 633-7227.
Web:
Mathnasium.com/Springfield
Baylee Dogs LLC
Doug Small started Baylee Dogs LLC on June 2 to sell hot dogs from a mobile stand around Springfield. Small said he’s licensed to set up the cart on the public square downtown and in front of businesses that grant him permission. After $12,000 in startup costs, Small sells regular hot dogs for $2 and premium hot dogs for $4. Chili dogs, chips and drinks also are available. Small, who previously worked for corporate call centers Chase and TeleTech, said the business’ name and logo is in memory of his parents’ miniature dachshund.
Hours: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. daily, and some evenings for the downtown crowd.
Phone: (417) 766-6958.
Web:
Facebook.com/BayleeDogs
Branson’s Famous Old Time Photos
Alex Danner, owner of Save on Branson vacation booking service, opened Branson’s Famous Old Time Photos on May 27 at 2715 W. Highway 76, Ste. 105, in Branson. Spokeswoman
Bethany Thomas said the business offers an immersive old-time and fantasy photo experience using condensed movie studio-like sets, rather than painted backdrops. She said set styles include a pirate ship, a jail with bars and a hillbilly cabin porch, and print packages, including a sitting fee, come in vintage and rustic styles beginning at $27; additional prints are $10 apiece. Startup costs were roughly $75,000, and the 2,500-square-foot space near The Grand Village Shops is leased through Commercial One Brokers for $3,500 per month. The photo shop employs seven.
Hours: 10 a.m.–10 p.m. daily.
Phone: (417) 297-0336.
Web:
Facebook.com/BransonOldTimePhotos
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