Baby Power/Forever Kids vs Club Scientific Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
Club Scientific Franchise
Investment $105,000 - $135,000$55,825 - $89,220
Franchise Fee $20,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19731997
Year Franchised 19962007
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years +5
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years +5
Renewal Fee $5Kno fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
Club Scientific Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • �General business experience and College Degree �Experience working with children

    Financing Options

     
    Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
    Club Scientific Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
    Club Scientific Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsMeetings, Online registration and management, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations Marketing Ad slicks, branded e-mail marketing. Marketing manual.
    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)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
    Club Scientific Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 Club Scientific

    A Unique Opportunity to Enrich the Lives of Children in Your Community!
    Since 1997, Club Scientific, LLC has been in the business of providing children with structured science-themed activities in a fun and nurturing environment. During that time, our company has evolved with new enrichment opportunities, innovative curriculum, and a proven model of success. Our team has its sights on the future and the future looks quite exciting!Club Scientific, LLC, is looking for franchisees that share our commitment in providing a high quality science enrichment programs that promotes an interest in science and technology through experiments and projects that are hands-on and fun. Your Club Scientific Franchise represents a unique business opportunity: family oriented, great business potential, a modest investment, booming child enrichment demand, and the on-going support of a professional franchisor that is focused on your success.