International Dancesport Studios vs Kids 'R' Kids Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
International Dancesport Studios Franchise
Kids 'R' Kids Franchise
Investment $58,500 - $79,700$4,401,000 - $5,701,000
Franchise Fee $37,000$115,000
Royalty Fee 10%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19961985
Year Franchised 20031988
Term Of Agreement -25 years + 10
Term Of Agreement -25 years + 10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
International Dancesport Studios 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

 
International Dancesport Studios 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

 
International Dancesport Studios 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 -

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 --

Expansion Plans

 
International Dancesport Studios Franchise
Kids 'R' Kids Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About International Dancesport Studios

International DanceSport Studios are award winning franchised ballroom dance studios founded and directed by Carlos Manuel Gutierrez Jr. since 1995. Mr. Gutierrez is a renowned producer and a world class, award winning, ballroom dance teacher. In addition to operating IDS, he owns and produces an international open ballroom dance championship, Mexico Open, which is held annually in Cancun, Mexico. Mr. Gutierrez is also the founder and president of LAWDSC, Latin America World DanceSport Council, a world dance council that promotes ballroom dancing as a sport on an athletic level as well as a form of art, and an exercising outlet. In IDS, we specialize in individual training of both professional and amateur dancers. We accept single students, couples, as well as students who desire special event oriented training, such as wedding and prom preparations. Every one of our programs is individually designed to meet each of our student's personal needs. Our students do not need any prior experience or knowledge, we accept students of any level and we provide training up to Gold Level, and anything in between, as well as physical therapy training. We know that every student has a specific goal in mind when it comes to their training and we believe that our personal training system accompanied with our private instructors are the best tools to truly tend to those needs and desires.

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.