Baby Power/Forever Kids vs Kidz On The Go Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Baby Power/Forever Kids vs Kidz On The Go including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
Kidz On The Go Franchise
Investment $105,000 - $135,000$100,000 - $125,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%7%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19731993
Year Franchised 19962007
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
Kidz On The Go Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
    Kidz On The Go 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
     
    Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
    Kidz On The Go Franchise
    Training -You can count on all the training and on-going support you'll need to succeed.
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertising-
    Operations 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)

    		Superior Business Model � You manage Kidz On The Go� from home, but you offer programs at existing facilities (Childcare Centers, Pre-Schools, Public and Private Elementary Schools, Camps, Special Events, Private Parties, etc.). This means that you are offering an additional service to someone else's established customer base. Kidz On The Go� is attractive to them because you offer a unique mobile, complimentary, turn-key enrichment program. For you, overhead is low because you use their facility, and your "customers" are already in place.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
    Kidz On The Go Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Baby Power/Forever Kids

    BabyPower/Forever Kids is today's most progressive and developmentally appropriate exercise and musical parent/child play program. BabyPower has operated successfully in Company owned centers throughout the Northeastern US since 1973. The program has been designed to build confidence and promote child development, communication and parent/child bonding. BabyPower introduces children to new playmates and their most valuable playmates of all: THEIR PARENTS! That is because all BabyPower classes are parent-child interactive. So, when student achieves a breakthrough in sensory awareness, balance or language skills, the parent will actually see it happen! The BabyPower Program is a 10-week, hour long pre-nursery school play program for children and their parents. The course is a systematically designed and consistently adhered to program customized for promoting child development, parent/child communications, play and bonding. Parents participate equally with their children during each one hour session. BabyPower graduates are more prepared to enter daycare and school programs than other children. Our graduates learn to follow direction as they develop a more outgoing personality. Graduates are more adjusted toward interacting with others, thus paving the way for the development of life long friendships and excellent learning behavioral skills.The Forever Kids Programs at Baby Power were designed to develop the second phase in a child's development. Through arts and crafts, cooking, theme classes, gym play and science experiments, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and self expression are culitvated while using creativity to have FUN.
     
     
          Target market (Baby Power programs) not commonly targeted by other child-focused businesses (6 mos - 3 years old) (Forever Kids programs 3 years to six years)
          Lifestyle business - flexible class schedule
          Uncommon support from founder as new franchise is ramping up Evolving programs for children - multi-faceted programs challenging the emotional, intellectual and physical aspects of children; programs evolve as child grows
          Parent-child enrichment programs - parents involved in child’s experience
          Flexible hands-on or hands-off managerial approach
          Six revenue streams: Baby Power Programs,( 6 mo - 3 years) Forever Kids Programs (3 years - 6 years) Birthday Parties, Open Gym, Two Hour Drop Off Programs 3-6 years, Preschool enrichment program, and Products (music, toys and coloring books)

    About Kidz On The Go

    If you enjoy making children healthy and happy, and you are excited about growing your own business, a Kidz On The Go� franchise may be right for you! Rapidly Growing Demand - There are many key social and economic forces causing the market potential for Kidz On The Go� to expand quickly: Working Families - With both parents working in most families and a growing number of single parent households, some 70% of kids are in childcare or before and after school programs all day long. Inactive Children - Every year our children spend more time watching TV, playing video games and interacting with computers. Physical Education classes are being rapidly eliminated from many School curriculums. Studies have shown that this inactivity is the primary reason child obesity has tripled in the last 30 years. This in turn causes many medical and self-image problems, not the least of which is unhealthy lifestyle habits that last a lifetime. More and more parents and educators are aware of these risks and are searching for programs that will keep children active and help build positive attitudes and confidence about fitness and sports in general. Home-based (no store front or facility required) No teaching or fitness experience required Low start-up and low overhead costs Rapid growth market $28 Billion Children's Service Industry Child Obesity on the go Kidz On The Go� the right place at the right time Highly unique and proven business model Strong training and on-going support Protected geographic territories If you enjoy working with children, and you are excited about owning your own business, a Kidz On The Go� franchise may be right for you! When you get on the go with Kidz On The Go�, you are associating with a company that is reaching out to young children in a very special and unique way. We are also increasing awareness of the value and importance of Fitness and developing healthy, active habits for the "Mind/Body Connection" for children in the new millennium. Unlimited Marketing Opportunities Day Care Centers Pre-schools Camps Parks & Recreation Departments Birthday Parties Festivals Special Events Company Picnics Service Clubs (Moose, Elk, etc.) Colleges/Universities with child care programs Play Centers YMCA's - programs and child care Recreation Centers Clubhouses (community & private) Children's Toy Stores Fitness Centers Weight Loss Centers Hospitals Military Bases Corporate Child Care Gymnastic Centers Any Teaching or Tutoring Locations Ice/Roller Skating Rinks Church Childcare Church Mothers' Day-Out Programs Children's Museums