Fun Bus vs Theater Fun Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Fun Bus Franchise
Theater Fun Franchise
Investment $85,500 - $160,500$9,995
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 2000-
Year Franchised 2003-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Fun Bus Franchise
Theater Fun Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Fun Bus Franchise
Theater Fun Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Fun Bus Franchise
Theater Fun Franchise
Training --
Support Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Fun Bus Franchise
Theater Fun Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Fun Bus

It's more than an bus. It's an experience...Fun Bus is THE children's "FUN Fitness Program", with a low-cost, highly profitable operating system offering a FUN time, FUN talk and a FUN experience for everyone. The Company's foundation is solid and based on our experienced and dedicated people. We are the first to make this type of business affordable, and for that reason, our group of Franchisees will be at the forefront of an industry that just now is coming into its own. Presidents Message The children's fitness industry has exploded over the last few years and will continue to grow at a very fast pace. Our franchise package has been developed and designed to respond to childrens' wants and expectations when it comes to fun in a wholesome SAFE place. We are a new industry much like the sub sandwich shops industry was 15 years ago. As a Fun Bus Franchisee you will be in on the ground floor and staking your claim in this billion dollar industry. The Friendship Factory commitment to value and concern for safety will give you the foundation you could not possibly get - until now! A Dynamic Plan for Your Growth. By focusing our energies on quality, Fun Bus operating plan is enabling our Franchisees to increase sales, lower costs and increase cash flow, placing you in an even stronger position to succeed. In Numbers there is Strength. By becoming one of our Franchisees, you join an elite group chosen for their ability, knowledge, and a sincere desire to grow professionally. By grouping together, the benefit of numbers takes effect. This tremendous power gives you the advantage in purchasing and advertising. This strength is more important today than ever before.

About Theater Fun

Welcome to TheaterFun - a business providing opportunity for entrepreneurs who are as passionate about developing a child's imagination as they are about running their own business. At TheaterFun, our mission is compelling and simple: to nurture children's self-confidence through the power of performing arts.TheaterFun is an educational program that allows children from pre-school through middle school to be involved in every part of the performance process. Our many unique and stimulating workshops give boys and girls an opportunity to develop self-confidence and the ability to express themselves creatively.TheaterFun offers you a unique opportunity to build a successful business while contributing to your community. Our services are in high demand, and teachers, parents, school administrators, businesses and government all have vested interests in programs that stimulate a child's imagination. As a TheaterFun licensee, you will experience the joy of providing programs that make all aspects of the performing arts fun and accessible for children.
As a TheaterFun licensee, you will focus on promoting your business and scheduling workshops which are delivered by your staff of part-time instructors. You do not need a theater background. Your task is to concentrate on marketing your business to schools, parents, community centers and other potential customers, and hiring and training a staff of part-time instructors who will deliver the programs you sell. Our licensees build strong relationships with school and community decision-makers, becoming highly valued partners in education. All TheaterFun licensees receive a comprehensive training package to get started, and unmatched support to help you grow your business. Our team provides you with all the materials, training and support you need to establish TheaterFun in your community.