KidStage vs The Great American Train Company Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
KidStage Franchise
The Great American Train Company Franchise
Investment $8,500 - $18,500$22,995 - And Up
Franchise Fee $8,500N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 13,000 HIGH: $18-
Year Founded 1997-
Year Franchised 2003-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
KidStage Franchise
The Great American Train Company Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Desire to work with children
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    Financing Options

     
    KidStage Franchise
    The Great American Train Company 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

     
    KidStage Franchise
    The Great American Train Company Franchise
    Training --
    Support Toll-free phone line, Internet-
    Marketing --
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

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    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans

     
    KidStage Franchise
    The Great American Train Company Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    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 The Great American Train Company

    Run Your Own Miniature Railroad. Make Money Selling Rides! Interested in a fun business that can pay for itself in just months and then start returning big profits? The Great American Train Company now sells everything you need to start a complete, portable train ride business. Set up at local festivals, fairs and other events and start generating cash immediately. Trains run on any flat surface indoors or outside. Kits can include battery-powered Pioneer Mogul Locomotive and Tender, riding cars, caboose and a 60' x 80' section of track. Prices vary by kit and start at just $22,995. Our complete guide to running a miniature ride business is included. You'll learn about which fairs and festivals are best, how to set up the track for maximum sales potential and safety, how to promote train rides before and during the event and much more. View the steps for setting up your train at a fair or festival.