Fun Bus vs Busy Bodies Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Fun Bus Franchise
Busy Bodies Franchise
Investment $85,500 - $160,500$15,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $25,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 7%7-8%
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
Busy Bodies Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Fun Bus Franchise
Busy Bodies 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
Busy Bodies 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
Busy Bodies 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 Busy Bodies

One System, Multiple Programs.  The Whole Child Franchise opportunity is unique. A business that makes a positive difference in the lives of children, is inexpensive to run, and ultimately flexible to develop the work-life balance you desire.


Any one of our stand alone franchise programs (Busy Bodies/Yo Yo Yoga) is attractively priced at $15,000. For a limited time we are offering a bundled option of all four franchise programs for $29,500. The Whole Child  is the only company in our sector that offers financing through our Flex-Financing program to exceptional candidates.

*Low startup cost
*Low overhead - No commercial location to maintain
*Extensive initial training in your territory and ongoing support
*Proven marketing system
*Comprehensive online franchise management tool
*Continuous curriculum development by our Educator Development Team
*The most innovative enrichment programs available
*Multiple disciplines offer maximum flexibility in the marketplace

The Power of Small

In this new economy retreat to the safety of a low cost, home managed business in the children's educational sector.

*Services are low cost, high value
*Affordable classes are successful across the socioeconomic spectrum
*Build a client/customer base enrolled in ongoing classes, creating consistent revenue
*High student retention rate - once children enroll they stay enrolled
*Seasonal and special event programs boost revenue
*Multiple programs + a variety of formats = flexibility to respond to the needs of your market
*In demand - parents continue to spend on education in the current economy
*Security - you will never fire yourself