Baby Power/Forever Kids vs Busy Bodies Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
Busy Bodies Franchise
Investment $105,000 - $135,000$15,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $20,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 5%7-8%
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
Busy Bodies Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
    Busy Bodies 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
    Busy Bodies 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
    Busy Bodies 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 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