Kinderdance vs Rolly Pollies Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Kinderdance vs Rolly Pollies including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Kinderdance Franchise
Rolly Pollies Franchise
Investment $18,100 - $46,750$147,000 - $386,000
Franchise Fee $15,000 - $40,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6-12%-
Advertising Fee 3%1%
Year Founded 19792001
Year Franchised 19852003
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 10% of current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Kinderdance Franchise
Rolly Pollies Franchise
Experience
  • Seeking energetic individuals who enjoy working with children
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    Financing Options
     
    Kinderdance Franchise
    Rolly Pollies Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Kinderdance Franchise
    Rolly Pollies Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 44 hours Additional Training: Annual continuing education conference -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform As part of the Rolly Pollies® family, franchisees can expect: •Fast startup - experience and organization reduce delays •Fantastic environment - working with kids is always a joy •Meaningful mission - making a difference matters •Protected territories - exclusive rights within a region •Proven system - gym, music, art, summer camps and birthday parties that work •Simplified operations - easy to follow business system fosters success •Training and support - a culture of shared learning empowers each unit
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
    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 - 2

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Kinderdance Franchise
    Rolly Pollies Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Kinderdance

    Kinderdance is the original developmental Dance, Motor Skills, Gymnastics, Music and Fitness Programs that combine academic readiness skills specifically designed for children 15 months to 12. When founder Carol Kay Harsell's dance studio tripled in size in a matter of months, she wondered why her preschool dance program enrollment wasn't growing as well. After discussing the matter with CFO Bernard Friedman, Harsell realized the problem was that many young children were in child-care centers and preschools. When Friedman suggested they take their program to where the children were, the concept for Kinderdance International was born. Within 30 days Harsell had 60 children from a local child-care center enrolled; within six months, she was marketing to the entire Phoenix area, offering on-site instruction to more than 30 child-care centers in the area. Franchisees offer Kinderdance's innovative 'education through dance' programs to thousands of children across North America, teaching at YMCAs, churches, public and private school systems, military bases and community centers, in addition to preschools and child-care centers.

    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee

    "Entrepreneur
    #367 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About Rolly Pollies

    Rolly Pollies® is the premier Children's Development Center in the country offering the most effective and comprehensive gym, music and creative arts programs, and a proven, reliable system for generating results. We give you the tools, training, and methods to create a successful business that provides lasting value for its students, their families and their communities.

    Child-centered businesses are everywhere and the industry is growing rapidly. As the baby boom continues, and more and more kids are competing for shrinking resources, parents will continue to look for new and creative outlets for their children. This trend will allow for tremendous growth in this industry . . . and the Rolly Pollies® franchise model is on the cutting edge of that growth.

    As a Rolly Pollies® franchisee, you won't "work" another day in your life. Meeting and establishing relationships with people in your community, teaching their kids and helping them grow and develop will, without question, be unlike any other job you've ever had. No more business suits, no more meetings, and no more bosses ... just good people, a healthy atmosphere, and lots and lots of fun!