KidzArt vs Kids 'R' Kids Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
KidzArt Franchise
Kids 'R' Kids Franchise
Investment $22,773 - $39,207$4,401,000 - $5,701,000
Franchise Fee $14,900 - $19,900$115,000
Royalty Fee 8%6%
Advertising Fee 1%1%
Year Founded 19971985
Year Franchised 20021988
Term Of Agreement 10 years25 years + 10
Term Of Agreement 10 years25 years + 10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
KidzArt Franchise
Kids 'R' Kids Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Some teaching, creativity-oriented

    • Interested candidates should have a minimum net worth of $750,000 and liquid assets of at least $300,000

    Financing Options
     
    KidzArt Franchise
    Kids 'R' Kids 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
    Kids 'R' Kids Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 38 hours Additional Training: Webinars, calls

    Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy's Operations and Support Team provides ongoing support for its franchisees and their businesses. Each franchised location has an assigned Operations Consultant to work directly with the franchise owner and act as the primary contact to assist with his or her needs. Thorough Training: Phase I - Business start-up training held at Support Center in Duluth, Georgia Phase II - Day-to-day Operations Training Class Phase III - Key Personnel training- Held on-site prior to opening

    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform

    The Operations & Support team is committed to providing support within the following departments: marketing, curriculum and instruction, administration, as well as state and federal government relations.

    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing -Initial marketing plan -Pre-opening through Grand opening -Local marketing plan to acquire and retain customers -Social Media and Digital marketing program -Website -Customized local content -Public Relations -Brand and Local PR
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    KidzArt Franchise
    Kids 'R' Kids Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    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 Kids 'R' Kids

    Headquartered in the North Atlanta suburb of Duluth, Ga., Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies provide a secure, nurturing, and educational environment for children (ages six weeks - 12 years) to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. With nearly 160 learning academies in 16 states, Kids 'R' Kids International is a family-owned and operated organization that ranks in the top three nationwide for franchised early childhood education centers. :
    Expansion Plans
    In 2016, Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies is on track to open new schools in Tampa and Orlando, Fla.; Buford, Ga.; Carry, Ill.; Princeton and Montville, N.J., as well as Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas. To drive additional franchise development, the company is seeking qualified franchisees to open 15 to 20 schools in cities, including Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Orlando, and Las Vegas; as well as communities in New Jersey, Virginia and the Capital Region of Maryland. For international development, the company is targeting select markets across South America, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Colombia and India.

    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee
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