Head Over Heels vs Kangaroo Bobs Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Head Over Heels Franchise
Kangaroo Bobs Franchise
Investment $40,000$50,000 - $400,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000 - $35,000
Royalty Fee 6.5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1990-
Year Franchised 1993-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Head Over Heels Franchise
Kangaroo Bobs Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Head Over Heels Franchise
Kangaroo Bobs 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
 
Head Over Heels Franchise
Kangaroo Bobs Franchise
Training Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location
  • Hands-on training in our flagship store
  • Intensive classroom instruction at Kangaroo Bob's
  • Training reference manuals, including electronic supplements
    • Support Newsletter, Grand opening, Internet
  • On-site grand opening training and assistance
  • Quarterly consultation visits from Kangaroo Bob's field team
  • Regular quality assurance consultations
  • Business review analysis of store sales and performance vs. system-wide benchmarks
  • Operating system manuals
  • Proprietary Quarterly Team Game rollouts as well as new product rollouts
  • Website maintenance, hosting, consumer calendar, and content management
  • Password-protected intranet
    • Marketing Ad slicks
  • Grand opening support and assistance
  • High quality promotional and marketing materials
  • Public relations materials
  • New product development
  • Use of the Kangaroo Bob's name, logo, and characters
    • Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Head Over Heels Franchise
    Kangaroo Bobs Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Head Over Heels

    Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Head Over Heels began in 1979 and started franchising in 1993 and is independently owned and operated by Craig and Ann Williams. They are highly respected in the gymnastics community for their dedication and expertise in the sport as well as working with children of all ages and abilities; together they have attracted and trained a first-class staff who is admired and loved by all. We continue to grow each year by adding new, cutting edge programs to our curriculum that children, parents and staff love. We are committed to providing the best in children’s gymnastics and related activities, health and fitness in addition to providing opportunities for personal growth and development.

    About Kangaroo Bobs

    Kangaroo Bob's, which is at the forefront of child development, has created a fun environment to teach teamwork to children through parties and play. Kangaroo Bob's patent pending teamwork curriculum creates an extraordinary party and play experience for children and their families, which correlates into an incredible business opportunity for franchise candidates that are as passionate about running their business as they are about developing young minds. Kangaroo Bob's has designed two unique business opportunities for franchisees that utilizes our patent pending teamwork curriculum. Franchisees can choose between our facility based Play and Party Center package, which is a $250k to $400k investment, or choose our home based Walkabout Package which is a total capital investment of $50k. Please call us at 770-364-4017 to learn more about this thrilling and exciting children's entertainment franchise experience.