Baby Power/Forever Kids vs Theater Fun Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Baby Power/Forever Kids vs Theater Fun including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
Theater Fun Franchise
Investment $105,000 - $135,000$9,995
Franchise Fee $20,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1973-
Year Franchised 1996-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
Theater Fun Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
    Theater Fun Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
    Theater Fun Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertising-
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

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

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
    Theater Fun Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Baby Power/Forever Kids

    BabyPower/Forever Kids is today's most progressive and developmentally appropriate exercise and musical parent/child play program. BabyPower has operated successfully in Company owned centers throughout the Northeastern US since 1973. The program has been designed to build confidence and promote child development, communication and parent/child bonding. BabyPower introduces children to new playmates and their most valuable playmates of all: THEIR PARENTS! That is because all BabyPower classes are parent-child interactive. So, when student achieves a breakthrough in sensory awareness, balance or language skills, the parent will actually see it happen! The BabyPower Program is a 10-week, hour long pre-nursery school play program for children and their parents. The course is a systematically designed and consistently adhered to program customized for promoting child development, parent/child communications, play and bonding. Parents participate equally with their children during each one hour session. BabyPower graduates are more prepared to enter daycare and school programs than other children. Our graduates learn to follow direction as they develop a more outgoing personality. Graduates are more adjusted toward interacting with others, thus paving the way for the development of life long friendships and excellent learning behavioral skills.The Forever Kids Programs at Baby Power were designed to develop the second phase in a child's development. Through arts and crafts, cooking, theme classes, gym play and science experiments, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and self expression are culitvated while using creativity to have FUN.
     
     
          Target market (Baby Power programs) not commonly targeted by other child-focused businesses (6 mos - 3 years old) (Forever Kids programs 3 years to six years)
          Lifestyle business - flexible class schedule
          Uncommon support from founder as new franchise is ramping up Evolving programs for children - multi-faceted programs challenging the emotional, intellectual and physical aspects of children; programs evolve as child grows
          Parent-child enrichment programs - parents involved in child’s experience
          Flexible hands-on or hands-off managerial approach
          Six revenue streams: Baby Power Programs,( 6 mo - 3 years) Forever Kids Programs (3 years - 6 years) Birthday Parties, Open Gym, Two Hour Drop Off Programs 3-6 years, Preschool enrichment program, and Products (music, toys and coloring books)

    About Theater Fun

    Welcome to TheaterFun - a business providing opportunity for entrepreneurs who are as passionate about developing a child's imagination as they are about running their own business. At TheaterFun, our mission is compelling and simple: to nurture children's self-confidence through the power of performing arts.TheaterFun is an educational program that allows children from pre-school through middle school to be involved in every part of the performance process. Our many unique and stimulating workshops give boys and girls an opportunity to develop self-confidence and the ability to express themselves creatively.TheaterFun offers you a unique opportunity to build a successful business while contributing to your community. Our services are in high demand, and teachers, parents, school administrators, businesses and government all have vested interests in programs that stimulate a child's imagination. As a TheaterFun licensee, you will experience the joy of providing programs that make all aspects of the performing arts fun and accessible for children.
    As a TheaterFun licensee, you will focus on promoting your business and scheduling workshops which are delivered by your staff of part-time instructors. You do not need a theater background. Your task is to concentrate on marketing your business to schools, parents, community centers and other potential customers, and hiring and training a staff of part-time instructors who will deliver the programs you sell. Our licensees build strong relationships with school and community decision-makers, becoming highly valued partners in education. All TheaterFun licensees receive a comprehensive training package to get started, and unmatched support to help you grow your business. Our team provides you with all the materials, training and support you need to establish TheaterFun in your community.