Drama Kids vs Portal Languages Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Drama Kids Franchise
Portal Languages Franchise
Investment $33,800 - $73,500$25,000 - $50,000
Franchise Fee $27,500 - $57,500$15,000
Royalty Fee 8%7%
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19792008
Year Franchised 19892013
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Drama Kids Franchise
Portal Languages Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Drama Kids Franchise
    Portal Languages 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
    Portal Languages 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.

    		-

    Expansion Plans
     
    Drama Kids Franchise
    Portal Languages Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    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 Portal Languages

    Portal Languages began as a private language tutoring service by our founders from their apartment in Costa Mesa, California.  The spark that launched the company came from a continuous demand for their language tutoring service.  In January 2009, the founders decided to establish Portal Languages - " Costa Mesa in a 400 sq./ft. office space.
    A website and a functional space was then created for the school.  We decided to adopt the Language Teaching Methodology Series - “The Natural Approach, Language Acquisition” developed by Stephen D. Krashen and Tracy D Terrell.
    What followed were several years of quick expansion as internet marketing campaigns, student referrals and a sound business principle began to pay off.
    Portal Languages has been helping students acquire a foreign language for over 5 years. As a franchise owner, you’ll have continual support to develop a profitable and simple business.  This is the Ideal business for an experienced language teacher with entrepreneurship skills who is interested in starting his/her own business and contribute to the community.
    -Royalties and marketing are about 8% of gross sales;
    -Average unit volumes are $200,000.