Baby Power/Forever Kids vs Bulldog Interactive Fitness Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
Bulldog Interactive Fitness Franchise
Investment $105,000 - $135,000$250,000 - $400,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$34,900
Royalty Fee 5%7%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19732005
Year Franchised 19962006
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
Bulldog Interactive Fitness Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
    Bulldog Interactive Fitness 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
    Bulldog Interactive Fitness Franchise
    Training -You will be professionally trained and we will help cover all aspects of business including general business, sales and marketing, nutritional guidance, and exercise principals and techniques. You will spend time - A LOT of time - on the floor gaining hands-on experience�we don't lock you away for a week in a class room.
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
    Bulldog Interactive Fitness Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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 Bulldog Interactive Fitness

    What makes Bulldog different from other fitness centers? * It's simple really - everything!! From the equipment to the trainers' philosophies to the target market, everything about Bulldog is unique and has never been introduced into the market before. * Unlike many other fitness facilities, Bulldog Interactive Fitness - is JUST FOR YOUTH. This isn't their parent's gym! We use a combination of interactive fitness equipment, circuit resistance training tailored to youth, games, activities and group sports. Kids get results physically, mentally and emotionally within a short period of time - self-esteem is built right along with their fitness level! * Bulldog Interactive Fitness - creates an individual workout for each member - no cookie cutter solutions here. From inactive and overweight youth to sports enthusiasts looking for the "edge" to pre-schoolers and kids looking to improve fitness and meet a new group of friends, Bulldog Interactive Fitness is there to create and monitor their workout so they see results and never get bored. If you have1. Passion for working with youth 2. Energy and creativity 3. Interest in, and empathy for, each member - know their names and why they are there! 4. Desire to succeed 5. Dedication to lifelong learning Give us a call.