KidzArt vs Reading Friends Franchise Company Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
KidzArt Franchise
Reading Friends Franchise Company Franchise
Investment $22,773 - $39,207$110,950 - $297,500
Franchise Fee $14,900 - $19,900$35,000
Royalty Fee 8%5.5%
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19971980
Year Franchised 20022002
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
KidzArt Franchise
Reading Friends Franchise Company Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Some teaching, creativity-oriented
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    Financing Options
     
    KidzArt Franchise
    Reading Friends Franchise Company Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    KidzArt Franchise
    Reading Friends Franchise Company Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 38 hours Additional Training: Webinars, calls -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations 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)

    		 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Expansion Plans
     
    KidzArt Franchise
    Reading Friends Franchise Company Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    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).

    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee

    About Reading Friends Franchise Company

    Ours started as a story of overcoming. Owner and founder, Nancy Spencer, was the first person in the city of Fort Worth to be diagnosed with dyslexia after many years of struggling in school. With the proper training, she was able to thrive academically and gained a passion for children and the way that they learn. With the help of Dr. Luke Waites, Gladys Kolenovsky and a team from Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, TX, Nancy wrote a full curriculum and started Reading Friends preschool in 1980. The school is now run by her two daughters, Audrey Fowler and Nancy Pack. There are two additional locations. One located in Keller, run by Marsha Wesley. One located in Aledo, run by Diane Taylor.
     
    The Reading Friends Difference

    Reading Friends has the right curriculum, the right commitment, and is the right place. Let us focus on your child.

    The Reading Friends preschool is dedicated to providing the young child a foundation for educational excellence.
    The secret to a well-rounded child is a well-rounded approach to teaching

    Curriculum

    We employ Multi-sensory teaching techniques involving the total child.

    Our Phonics Advantage curriculum is a language-based program that is the heart of our proprietary curricula.

    Children receive structured academic experiences that produce a firm foundation in reading, math, social studies, and science.

    Social

    The Reading Friends program is designed to provide successful opportunities for all students. Children have daily outside free play and snack where they experiment with social interaction and cooperation.