Drama Kids vs Smarter Toddler Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Drama Kids Franchise
Smarter Toddler Franchise
Investment $33,800 - $73,500$690,100 - $1,019,100
Franchise Fee $27,500 - $57,500$45,000
Royalty Fee 8%-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19792005
Year Franchised 19892008
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Drama Kids Franchise
Smarter Toddler Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Drama Kids Franchise
    Smarter Toddler 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
    Smarter Toddler 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
    Smarter Toddler Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Smarter Toddler

    At Smarter Toddler, we believe that the artistic, cultural, and social development of each child is integral to education. Operating two popular centers since 2007, we offer programs for children 3 months to 5 years of age focusing on whole child growth. We bring the outside world into the children's lives at school. The program provides a rich environment that promotes children's active exploration in all areas of development: physical, emotional, linguistic, aesthetic, and cognitive. We are dedicated to providing a foundation that encourages each child's lifelong love of learning through art and music. Through franchising, we plan to expand our philosophy with dedicated franchisees who want to help parents and their children grow into successful, well-rounded students. We realize that our success is dependent on your success and we will be with you every step of the way. From securing your location to opening of your center, our support team will provide guidance and advice. We're looking for franchisees who want to encourage each child's lifelong love of learning through art and music. With our schools at capacity, we know there's an opportunity for you!