Odyssey Art Centers vs Kids 'R' Kids Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Odyssey Art Centers vs Kids 'R' Kids including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Odyssey Art Centers Franchise
Kids 'R' Kids Franchise
Investment $28,700 - $56,200$4,401,000 - $5,701,000
Franchise Fee $24,000$115,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19741985
Year Franchised 19951988
Term Of Agreement 10 years25 years + 10
Term Of Agreement 10 years25 years + 10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Odyssey Art Centers Franchise
Kids 'R' Kids Franchise
Experience -

Interested candidates should have a minimum net worth of $750,000 and liquid assets of at least $300,000

Financing Options
 
Odyssey Art Centers Franchise
Kids 'R' Kids 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
 
Odyssey Art Centers Franchise
Kids 'R' Kids Franchise
Training -

Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy's Operations and Support Team provides ongoing support for its franchisees and their businesses. Each franchised location has an assigned Operations Consultant to work directly with the franchise owner and act as the primary contact to assist with his or her needs. Thorough Training: Phase I - Business start-up training held at Support Center in Duluth, Georgia Phase II - Day-to-day Operations Training Class Phase III - Key Personnel training- Held on-site prior to opening

Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives

The Operations & Support team is committed to providing support within the following departments: marketing, curriculum and instruction, administration, as well as state and federal government relations.

Marketing - -Initial marketing plan -Pre-opening through Grand opening -Local marketing plan to acquire and retain customers -Social Media and Digital marketing program -Website -Customized local content -Public Relations -Brand and Local PR
Operations Franchise can be run from home.

0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

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

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Expansion Plans
 
Odyssey Art Centers Franchise
Kids 'R' Kids Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About Odyssey Art Centers

The first Odyssey Art Center was founded in 1974 by Linda Perlmutter. After quitting her job as a teacher to stay home with her newborn son, Perlmutter started teaching small groups of children in the basement studio of her home. Today, her art education franchise combines history, poetry, literature, science, music, math and current events with art.

About Kids 'R' Kids

Headquartered in the North Atlanta suburb of Duluth, Ga., Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies provide a secure, nurturing, and educational environment for children (ages six weeks - 12 years) to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. With nearly 160 learning academies in 16 states, Kids 'R' Kids International is a family-owned and operated organization that ranks in the top three nationwide for franchised early childhood education centers. :
Expansion Plans
In 2016, Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies is on track to open new schools in Tampa and Orlando, Fla.; Buford, Ga.; Carry, Ill.; Princeton and Montville, N.J., as well as Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas. To drive additional franchise development, the company is seeking qualified franchisees to open 15 to 20 schools in cities, including Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Orlando, and Las Vegas; as well as communities in New Jersey, Virginia and the Capital Region of Maryland. For international development, the company is targeting select markets across South America, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Colombia and India.

Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee
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#109 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#243 in Franchise 500 for 2021.