Kids 'N' Clay Pottery Studio vs Stretch-N-Grow Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Kids 'N' Clay Pottery Studio vs Stretch-N-Grow including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Kids 'N' Clay Pottery Studio Franchise
Stretch-N-Grow Franchise
Investment $70,000 - $117,000$23,600
Franchise Fee $30,000$18,600
Royalty Fee 7%$150/mo.
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19881992
Year Franchised 20051993
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Kids 'N' Clay Pottery Studio Franchise
Stretch-N-Grow Franchise
Experience -
  • Must have desire to work with children

  • Financing Options

     
    Kids 'N' Clay Pottery Studio Franchise
    Stretch-N-Grow Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Kids 'N' Clay Pottery Studio Franchise
    Stretch-N-Grow Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertisingNational media
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 15

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

    Franchise can be run from home.

    5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Kids 'N' Clay Pottery Studio Franchise
    Stretch-N-Grow Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Kids 'N' Clay Pottery Studio

    A Unique and proven "wet clay" Ceramics Studio Program!
    Kids 'N' Clay has been changing the lives of children since 1988...we are now looking for other individuals who share the same passion for creating a positive influence on children's lives.  
    Create an exciting & fulfilling new career!
    Working in the arts, positively impacting the lives of children, and being your own boss presents a dream-come-true career opportunity. We are very excited to share this opportunity at this time, as Kids 'N' Clay fits into one of America's hottest franchising trends: kids and educational and developmental enrichment.   Parents realize the importance of arts education in the full development of children. With the ongoing budget problems facing our school systems, most schools have cut these all important programs that provide a "full" education of our children! According to the president of one arts-based business with 117 franchises, parents want programs that round out a child's skills and open them up to explore new possibilities. Kids 'N' Clay does exactly that; Kids 'N' Clay focuses on the "real life" benefits of arts education; creative problem solving, pride, accomplishment and comradeship.  


    Nationally recognized programs!
    Kids 'N' Clay Pottery Studio is nationally recognized for its innovative programs, providing an ideal environment for children to explore their creativity while learning the craft of ceramics. The very popular book "The Kids 'N' Clay Ceramics Book" has propelled Kids 'N' Clay into national and international recognition.   Kids 'N' Clay offers affordable ongoing weekly classes for kids 3 to 18 years of age. In addition to the after school and weekend classes, the studio offers birthday parties, corporate parties and other special functions. The space, staffing and equipment also allows each franchise to offer, if they choose, a paint-your-own ceramics program, in addition to the wet clay "core" business.   Do you share our vision and passion? Do you share our passion for creating a positive influence in children's lives? Then this is the business opportunity for you. It's not necessary to have experience in the arts or ceramics, as your part-time staff will be drawn from local colleges and trained in the Kids 'N' Clay teaching styles and methods.  Kids 'N' Clay adheres to the following goals to encourage a positive impact on the lives of children and their creativity:
    *  To encourage the creative spirit in every child
    *  To enrich and inspire the creative genius possessed by every individual
    *  To create an environment that initiates creative problem-solving
    *  To inspire young people to enjoy the pride that comes with accomplishment and the joy of working and cooperating with others
    *  To inspire children to discover their unique place in the world
    *  To help children express themselves so they can find their own creative paths
    *  To create a positive impact on children's lives, by allowing them to make their own decisions, including mistakes, as part of their creative process and personal development
    *  To create a studio environment that encourages students to express themselves freely, without limitations, something that is sometimes lacking in traditional learning environments


    About Stretch-N-Grow

    Upon finding out that she was pregnant, fitness enthusiast Jill Manly began directing her attention to infant and early childhood fitness. Through her research, Manly discovered a lack of fitness in young children and decided to do something about it. In 1992, after developing a curriculum for her classes, Manly started Stretch-n-Grow in Galveston, Texas.
    Stretch-n-Grow has helped hundreds of people go into business for themselves while making a difference in the lives of children in their community since 1992!
    We specialize in fitness, dance, yoga, sports, gymnastics and music for kids at their schools.

    Each Stretch-n-Grow class is about 45 minutes long, with 30 minutes of exercise and 15 minutes of discussion. Classes are taught at child-care and recreation centers, elementary schools, YMCA and YWCA centers, Mothers' Day Out programs and Head Start facilities. Instructors also provide classes for after-school programs, birthday parties and sports camps.

    The company began franchising in 1993 and has locations in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, England, Ireland, and Hong Kong, as well as the United States.