KidStage vs Skyhawks Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
KidStage Franchise
Skyhawks Franchise
Investment $8,500 - $18,500$30,800 - $94,500
Franchise Fee $8,500$17,500 - $42,500
Royalty Fee 6%9% -6%
Advertising Fee 13,000 HIGH: $18-
Year Founded 19971979
Year Franchised 20032007
Term Of Agreement 5 years7 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years7 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
KidStage Franchise
Skyhawks Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Desire to work with children
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    Financing Options
     
    KidStage Franchise
    Skyhawks Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    KidStage Franchise
    Skyhawks Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: Software training
    Support Toll-free phone line, InternetPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software
    Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

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    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 7

    Expansion Plans
     
    KidStage Franchise
    Skyhawks Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About KidStage

    KidStage is offering unique and fun-filled franchises. Our opportunity can be a home-based business in which you offer KidStage classes which actually take place in your local schools, day care centers, senior citizen centers, boys and girls clubs, YMCA's etc. No high costs of leasing or purchasing space. You will find KidStage a profitable and high-demand business.

    KidStage is a complete "Performing Arts Learning Center" using ordinary classrooms as our "theatre" in which we teach children self-expression and creativity, as well as give them confidence through their participation in theatrical productions. With overcrowded schools, over-worked teachers and tight school budgets, the extra time and effort needed to help students is practically non-existent. KidStage was formed specifically to solve this growing problem. We have spent over 15 years developing solutions to assist in helping children.

    The success of our programs has propelled us to the point that we are now offering Franchises in selected areas. We are seeking creative, enthusiastic individuals interested in establishing a successful business while at the same time making a positive difference in the lives of children. Most importantly, theatre experience is not necessary!

    About Skyhawks

    Since 1979, over 1,000,000 children have participated in a Skyhawks program! Skyhawks is the nation's leader in sports programs for children. Skyhawks is a brand with national exposure and appeal - and offers a dependable and rewarding business to own. With the Skyhawks system, franchisees will teach children and young adults meaningful life lessons through athletics. Franchisees will have exclusive territories to operate athletic camps and programs in a variety of sports for local schools, park and recreation departments, and other community-based organizations - wherever children are found.
    Skyhawks has developed a system to sell its services, market its programs, and hire and train employees to implement those programs.
    The Skyhawks Program is founded upon a coaching philosophy and methodology that have evolved and been fine-tuned for over 25 years.
    The Skyhawks Program also includes marketing strategies and the technology to manage events, marketing, and staff,
    all of which are clearly outlined in the Skyhawks Confidential Operations Manual.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Skyhawks franchised business is between $30,800 and $71,750. This includes $17,500 to $42,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Skyhawks franchised business with one additional territory is between $41,650 and $94,500. This includes $28,350 to $65,250 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
    Veteran Incentives  30% off franchise fee
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