FasTracKids vs KidzArt Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of FasTracKids vs KidzArt including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
FasTracKids Franchise
KidzArt Franchise
Investment $48,117 - $203,517$22,773 - $39,207
Franchise Fee $22,000$14,900 - $19,900
Royalty Fee Variable8%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19981997
Year Franchised 19982002
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
FasTracKids Franchise
KidzArt Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Some teaching, creativity-oriented

  • Financing Options

     
    FasTracKids Franchise
    KidzArt Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    FasTracKids Franchise
    KidzArt Franchise
    Training -Classroom Training: 38 hours Additional Training: Webinars, calls
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, InternetPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations 16% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 5

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    FasTracKids Franchise
    KidzArt Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About FasTracKids

    Founded in 1998, FasTracKids International offers an enrichment education system for children ages 3 to 6. The program is a 2-year curriculum covering 12 academic subjects, including astronomy, biology, economics, literature and mathematics.

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    About KidzArt

    Shell Herman began developing the concept of KidzArt in 1993, hoping to bringing art programming to kids of all ages after discovering there were no national art enrichment programs available for children. As an "older" mom, Shell was concerned that many schools throughout the country were eliminating the arts and wanted to pave the way by engaging her entrepreneurial spirit, for her young son and for others. As a professional career counselor of 15 years, she also saw the need for artistic individuals to work in an environment that could support their interests and skills and allow them to earn a good living while nourishing their creative spirit. She also wanted children to have the opportunity to experience a confidence-building program that encourages creativity. In 1998, Shell teamed with childhood friend and exhibiting Master Artist, Chris Cruikshank to develop the KidzArt drawing-based fine arts program. Chris' sucessful drawing program was incorporated and KidzArt was franchised in July 2002. KidzArt is a drawing-based fine arts program offering classes, programs, workshops and a variety of creativity-oriented educational programs. KidzArt serves ages 3 1/2 to Senior Citizens (SeniorzArt).

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