Baby Power/Forever Kids vs Launch Trampoline Park Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
Launch Trampoline Park Franchise
Investment $105,000 - $135,000$1,875,400 - $4,428,200
Franchise Fee $20,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19732012
Year Franchised 19962013
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
Launch Trampoline Park Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
    Launch Trampoline Park 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
    Launch Trampoline Park Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 70 hours Classroom Training: 50 hours
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    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)

    Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Expansion Plans

     
    Baby Power/Forever Kids Franchise
    Launch Trampoline Park Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 Launch Trampoline Park

    Launch was started by Ty Law, a retired NFL cornerback who was a three-time Super Bowl Champion with the New England Patriots.  Unlike many players who want the high-profile life of owning a bar or fancy restaurant, Ty and his business advisors focused on a business for its financial merits alone.   With low operating costs, operations that can be managed remotely and the opportunity for great returns, Launch provided a business opportunity unlike any other.

    Sections of the Launch franchise:
    With a variety of activities available, there is plenty to do for first timers and enough variety to keep the thrill going for returning jumpers. Our primary target market is families with children ages 4 to 14. Secondary target audiences are high school and college students.Open Jump is the perfect opportunity for anyone who is ready to let loose and LAUNCH off the walls and is available for all ages and abilities.  Open Jump gives jumpers access to all areas of the park. Each session is designed to encourage all family members to join the excitement and exercise of “jumping to the music.” In addition, each park has designated times throughout the week for specific groups (college night, teen night, group exercise and corporate events). Each Park is comprised of the following areas:
    Main Court
    Comprised of adjoining trampolines that span the floor and walls to create one GIANT bouncing surface, our main jumping court is the perfect place for anyone to let loose and LAUNCH!
    Kid's Court
    This is the perfect place for little ones to launch high with others of their own size. The Kid’s Jumper is one-fourth of the size of the Main Jumper and is reserved for children under 42 inches tall.
    Dodge Ball Courts
    These are main attractions.  In a 240 square foot space, the Dodgeball Court is home to ongoing, public games of this popular activity. This is a perfect place, whether you come alone, as part of a birthday party, or with a group of friends, to socialize, meet new people and get active.
    Slam dunk basketball
    Slam dunk like a pro! Enjoy the exhilaration of getting above the rim and slamming it home!
    Foam Pit
    Launch yourself high in the air and experience the thrill of new tricks to amaze your friends before landing in our enormous pit of foam.
    Launch Cafe
    Whether you are a jumper or a parent taking a break, the Café is the place to go. With a variety of drinks and food, patrons can get away and have a snack, enjoy free WiFi or take in telecasts on the flat screen TV’s, all while still keeping track of what is going on in the Launch Pad.
    The Launch Arcade
    Another dimension of the Launch experience is the Launch Arcade where friends can challenge each other with some of the most popular games. This is also an ideal add-on for birthday parties, group events and fundraisers and creates additional revenue opportunities with no direct costs of operating because all machines are provided on a revenue-sharing basis.


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