Drama Kids vs Math Squared Education Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Drama Kids vs Math Squared Education including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Drama Kids Franchise
Math Squared Education Franchise
Investment $33,800 - $73,500$18,550 - $39,300
Franchise Fee $27,500 - $57,500$599
Royalty Fee 8%-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 1979-
Year Franchised 1989-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Drama Kids Franchise
Math Squared Education Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Drama Kids Franchise
    Math Squared Education Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Drama Kids Franchise
    Math Squared Education Franchise
    Training 1 day of regional training plus annual conference. Classroom Training: 52 hours Additional Training: Via webinar Absentee Ownership Allowed -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing -
    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 - 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Drama Kids Franchise
    Math Squared Education Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Drama Kids

    In 1979, teacher Helen O'Grady began offering after-school drama classes to children in Perth, Australia. The positive response from both parents and students convinced O'Grady to open more studios. By 1987, she had opened 24 locations around Perth, operating under the Helen O'Grady Children's Drama Academy. The company began franchising in Australia in 1989 and first offered international master licenses in 1993. In 2000, the company began operations in the United States as Drama Kids International.
    Drama Kids franchisees offer children age 5 to 17 drama classes at schools, community centers and churches. The program runs on a 40-week school year basis, made up of a single hour-long session per week. Each year ends with a performance for family and friends.

    Seeking new franchise units Worldwide  

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Drama Kids franchised business with a standard territory is between $33,800 and $43,500. This includes $27,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Drama Kids franchised business with an optional expanded territory is between $33,800 and $73,500. This includes $57,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate(s).

    #287 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About Math Squared Education

    In 1999, the founders of Math Squared, Henry Yang and Jean Tsai realized that most children were having difficulties with problem solving in mathematics and therefore started research about all kinds of math learning programs available. But they found a lot of programs were using the rote system and almost none focused on balancing computation, problem solving, critical thinking, logic, puzzle, geometry and other areas in math. In 2000, they gathered a group of professional engineers, psychologists, mathematicians and educators, in Silicon Valley, who have drawn upon their individual areas of expertise and collaborated to design this entirely new system of learning math for Pre-K to 6th grade. Since the company's inception, 15 centers have been established in the US operating with Math Squared's license program. To further their marketing efforts, they have collaborated with Smart Kids Corp for distribution of the licensees. The founder of Smart Kids, Perry Ho believes that math is more than just the computation; children should be able to think out of the box and be equipped to overcome further challenges. Perry has more than 10 years of working experience as a Program/Marketing Manager in AT&T Bell Labs. She has won the highest honor of Bells Labs President Award for outstanding work. She has been trained extensively by Math Squared trainer to become a Math Squared certified instructor. Perry has been a dedicated educator for several years.