EncouraGym vs Busy Bodies Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
EncouraGym Franchise
Busy Bodies Franchise
Investment $25,600 - $69,400$15,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $10,500$15,000
Royalty Fee 6%7-8%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 2001-
Year Franchised 2004-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee 10% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
EncouraGym Franchise
Busy Bodies Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Desire to work with children
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    Financing Options
     
    EncouraGym Franchise
    Busy Bodies Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    EncouraGym Franchise
    Busy Bodies Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    EncouraGym Franchise
    Busy Bodies Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About EncouraGym

    Interested in a program for your home, church, school, or daycare? Don't invest $20,000 to $50,000 BEFORE you see what the others have to offer. EncouraGYM makes it possible to START YOUR OWN PROGRAM using our acclaimed lesson plans.
    Stop DREAMING and START LIVING your dreams.

    About Busy Bodies

    One System, Multiple Programs.  The Whole Child Franchise opportunity is unique. A business that makes a positive difference in the lives of children, is inexpensive to run, and ultimately flexible to develop the work-life balance you desire.


    Any one of our stand alone franchise programs (Busy Bodies/Yo Yo Yoga) is attractively priced at $15,000. For a limited time we are offering a bundled option of all four franchise programs for $29,500. The Whole Child  is the only company in our sector that offers financing through our Flex-Financing program to exceptional candidates.

    *Low startup cost
    *Low overhead - No commercial location to maintain
    *Extensive initial training in your territory and ongoing support
    *Proven marketing system
    *Comprehensive online franchise management tool
    *Continuous curriculum development by our Educator Development Team
    *The most innovative enrichment programs available
    *Multiple disciplines offer maximum flexibility in the marketplace

    The Power of Small

    In this new economy retreat to the safety of a low cost, home managed business in the children's educational sector.

    *Services are low cost, high value
    *Affordable classes are successful across the socioeconomic spectrum
    *Build a client/customer base enrolled in ongoing classes, creating consistent revenue
    *High student retention rate - once children enroll they stay enrolled
    *Seasonal and special event programs boost revenue
    *Multiple programs + a variety of formats = flexibility to respond to the needs of your market
    *In demand - parents continue to spend on education in the current economy
    *Security - you will never fire yourself