While many of us have heard of franchising, not everyone understands how franchising works. We’ve outlined everything you need to know about franchising with Kiddie Academy® including how it works, what the benefits are, and what to expect.
If you’re considering franchising with Kiddie Academy, we recommend the following steps:
- Step One: Connect with our team to better understand the opportunities currently available. You can do this by requesting more information or filling out a confidential, no-obligation preliminary questionnaire
- Step Two: Enter into a franchise agreement that outlines the terms, conditions, rights, and responsibilities of both parties
- Step Three: Go through our in-depth discovery process, during which you will:
- Learn about our support model
- Receive the Franchise Disclosure Document, which explains the franchise relationship and the key terms and obligations of the prospective Franchise Owner
- Attend webinars that educate you on all aspects of development, from financing to daily operations of your Academy
As the Franchise Owner, you would operate your business under the Kiddie Academy name using our proprietary knowledge, processes, and trademarks.
As the franchisor, Kiddie Academy would provide you with the necessary tools and resources. This includes:
- Training led by our Learning & Development team for both Franchise Owners and Academy Directors
- Support from various departments (e.g. Construction, Marketing, Education, Technology, and Operations) to ensure you understand our business operations, processes, and standards
- Access to proprietary systems including our Life Essentials® curriculum
- Support from our Finance department to find lending solutions to open your Academy
- Support in site selection from our dedicated Real Estate and Construction teams
- Licensing support from application to issuance
- Access to vendors for seamless classroom equipment set up
- Ongoing marketing support to drive enrollment pre- and post-opening
- Access to helpful tools & resources to make marketing easier
- Dedicated support from an experienced Franchise Business Consultant
Kiddie Academy Franchise Owners benefit from our established brand, which creates a unique opportunity to have the work/life balance of a business owner, without the uncertainty that often comes with entrepreneurship. And while there are requirements to follow when you decide to franchise with Kiddie Academy, we ensure all Franchise Owners are given the autonomy and flexibility that business owners crave.
