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Drama Kids

After-school drama classes and summer camps
Investment
$48,000
Initial Franchise Fee
$42,500
Units
181
Growth Rate
-12%

Overview

Industry
Children's Businesses
Founded
1979
Franchising Since
1989
Parent Company
Drama Kids
Leadership
Faith Gavelek, President
# of Employees at HQ
7

Units and Growth Chart

About Drama Kids

Drama Kids International was founded in 1979 as a children's after-school acting program that believes in the value of instilling self-confidence and self-esteem in its students. Since its opening, Drama Kids has received international recognition for its programs that help kids build life skills. Kids aged 4 to 18 have benefitted from Drama Kids' programs that seek to build creative thinking, public speaking, creativity, and social skills in kids worldwide.

Over the past 35 years, Drama Kids has enrolled an average of 15,000 students each year, highlighting its popularity as an after-school drama program. With over 60 franchises in the United States to go along with more than 150 international franchises, Drama Kids has continued to succeed.

Why You May Want to Start a Drama Kids Franchise

The drama program's curriculum is original, fun, creative, and has a scale for advancement that adjusts to each child's pace as they grow and learn. The Drama Kids programs, workshops, and camps have yielded positive results and many happy customers.

Some of the most attractive programs under the Drama Kids umbrella include the Drama Kids Preschool Workshops, Drama Kids at School, and the Drama Kids Summer Camps. The consideration of students from all school levels may make Drama Kids a great partner to students’ continuous growth and development.

What Might Make a Drama Kids Franchise a Good Choice?

To be part of the Drama Kids team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements.

Drama Kids franchisees are offered the opportunity to run the business as a part-time business and/or a home-based business, increasing the flexibility that you may be offered as a franchisee.

The ideal candidate for the Drama Kids franchise family is an individual who loves to work with children and is passionate about growing their potential.

How To Open a Drama Kids Franchise

To begin the process of opening your own Drama Kids franchise, start by completing an informational form. After this, Drama Kids officials may reach out to allow you to know more about the franchise as they get to know you, too. 

The benefits of joining the Drama Kids franchise start with a comfortable training schedule that adapts to your needs as a franchisee. At the start, Drama Kids offers a multi-day initial training followed by on-the-job training in the first year of operation. Additionally, as a family company that believes in the value of training, Drama Kids seeks to ensure that all franchisees acquire marketing, administration, teaching, and management skills before opening.

If your values align with Drama Kids' expectations, it may be the right place to launch your business and transform your community.

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee
$42,500
Initial Investment
$48,000 - $57,000
Net Worth Requirement
$50,000
Cash Requirement
$30,000
Royalty Fee
8%
Ad Royalty Fee
1%
Technology Fee
$50/mo.
Term of Agreement
7 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable?
Yes
Financing
Third Party
Veterans Incentive
10% off franchise fee

Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

United States

States

Alaska Alabama Arkansas Arizona Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Iowa Idaho Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Montana North Carolina Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Nevada Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Vermont Wisconsin West Virginia Wyoming
International

Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training
11 hours
Classroom Training
40 hours

Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

Is absentee ownership allowed?
No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
Yes
Can this franchise be run part time?
Yes
# of employees required to run
1
Are exclusive territories available?
Yes

Ranking History

Drama Kids performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

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Updated: December 12th, 2022