As a Kiddie Academy® Franchisee, you’ll have the dedicated support of our full-time subject matter experts to help you open and operate your franchise. Our experienced team will help you establish goals and give you the tools and training needed to achieve them—every step of the way.
Explore How We Support Our Franchisees
Site Selection
Financing
Construction
Franchise Training
Marketing
Technology
Ongoing Franchise Support
Multi-Unit Opportunities
Explore How We Support Our Franchisees
Site Selection
Site Selection
The ideal space is waiting. We’ll help you find it.
Our dedicated real estate team will use sophisticated tools, demographic and psychographic data, along with our years of commercial real estate experience, to help you select the ideal site for your franchise. Your future Academy real estate can be purchased or leased. To fit the needs of your community and the availability of real estate, our flexible approach allows your Academy to be developed in a new or existing building.
Financing
Financing
We'll help you find the lending solution that's right for you
Our finance team will assist you with developing a personalized business plan, the application process, and the funding of your loan. Your dedicated finance manager is an expert at securing financing solutions that can meet your unique needs and plans.
Construction
Construction
Take your Academy from blueprint to reality
Our construction team has supported our Franchisees in the construction of hundreds of Academies. Using this knowledge and expertise, we’ll help you navigate through the development process to keep your project moving—from providing concept plans to assisting with the zoning process and supporting your Kiddie Academy construction.
Franchise Training
Franchise Training
Preparing you to achieve your goals
Your franchise training, designed by our Learning and Development department, will start right away. You’ll be introduced to our tools and resources, including Kiddie Academy University, our exclusive online learning platform. By the time you begin classroom and hands-on training at Kiddie Academy headquarters, you’ll already have a strong sense of our brand and best practices. There, you will learn all about our proprietary Life Essentials® curriculum and our comprehensive operating practices.
Marketing
Marketing
Localized support with the power of a national brand
Sophisticated tools and a customized local marketing approach, coupled with a strong national marketing program, engage and inspire families to choose you. From the start, the marketing team will set up your website and online presence, then work directly with you to develop a comprehensive local marketing plan to drive interest and brand recognition. You’ll also have access to compelling creative materials, expertise, marketing tools, and ongoing support beyond opening your doors.
Technology
Technology
Turn-key technology solutions to operate your Academy
Our experienced team provides innovative and easy-to-use solutions unique to Kiddie Academy that improve your customer experience and optimize operations. Our solutions are designed with a customer-first approach covering all aspects of your business.
Ongoing Franchise Support
Ongoing Franchise Support
Expert advice after your Academy opens
Our Academy to corporate staff ratio allows for quick response time and personalized follow-up. You will have a dedicated Franchise Business Consultant that provides comprehensive on site and virtual support. They will serve as your primary point of contact, as well as facilitate access to resources at the Corporate Office, including Education, Operations, Marketing, and Technology.
Multi-Unit Opportunities
Multi-Unit Opportunities
Support to scale your business
We love to see our Franchisees grow and continue to reinvest in themselves and their communities. In fact, two-thirds of open Academies are owned by Franchisees that have multiple franchise agreements. When you’re ready to expand your business, you’ll have our full support and expertise throughout the process.
Leveraging our sophisticated tools and research, coupled with years of experience, we’ll work with you to determine an ideal site for your Academy.
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Each of our Franchisees has a different story, but they’re all united by their passion for owning their own business and being hands-on within a collaborative community.
Explore A Day In The LifeLearn more about what makes franchising with us so fulfilling. Start your Kiddie Academy franchise journey by reaching out to us today.
Or call: (800) 554-3343
We’ll make it easy to learn about starting your business journey. Start an application or call today to speak to a member of our team about current markets and opportunities.
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Abingdon, Maryland 21009
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