KidStage vs Nexgym Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
KidStage Franchise
Nexgym Franchise
Investment $8,500 - $18,500$213,000 - $397,000
Franchise Fee $8,500$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 13,000 HIGH: $18-
Year Founded 19972005
Year Franchised 20032006
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Renewal Fee -25% of franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
KidStage Franchise
Nexgym Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Desire to work with children
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    KidStage Franchise
    Nexgym Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/No-/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    KidStage Franchise
    Nexgym Franchise
    Training -* Available at headquarters: 2 weeks

    * At franchisee's location: 1 week

    Support Toll-free phone line, Internet-
    Marketing --
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

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    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    * 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    * Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    * Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    KidStage Franchise
    Nexgym Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 Nexgym

    no longer franchising