Is Wize Computing Academy or The Paterson Center cheaper to open?

Wize Computing Academy costs $49,000–$79,000 and The Paterson Center costs $20,000–$107,130 to open (FDD Item 7). The Paterson Center has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Wize Computing Academy or The Paterson Center?

FranchiseVerdict grades Wize Computing Academy B and The Paterson Center A, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Wize Computing Academy vs The Paterson Center

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Wize Computing Academy and The Paterson Center are education franchises. Wize Computing Academy requires an investment of $49K – $79K while The Paterson Center requires $20K – $107K. Wize Computing Academy discloses average revenue of $109K; The Paterson Center makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. Note: Averaged per franchisee, not per outlet - not comparable with per-outlet figures. FranchiseVerdict rates Wize Computing Academy B (Above average) and The Paterson Center A (Strongest tier).

Metric	Wize Computing Academy	The Paterson Center
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	AStrongest tier
Investment Range	$49K – $79K	$20K – $107K
Franchise Fee	$41K	$15K
Royalty Rate	8.0%	None during current term
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$109KPer franchisee, not per outlet	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	N/A
Total Units	30	98
Unit Growth (YoY)	+9 units	+16 units
Year Began Franchising	2018	2023
FDD Year	2025	2025