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| Drama Kids International 3225-B Corporate Ct. Ellicott City, MD 21042 |
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Business Description
DRAMA KIDS and its international affiliates, Helen O'Grady Drama Academy, is the largest after-school drama program in the world, with over 45,000 children currently enrolled. Our award-winning drama curriculum uses a wide variety of fun and creative drama activities that are new each week. We teach skills that are not being taught in most schools today, skills critical for ongoing success in life. Franchise owners enjoy a home-based office and a flexible lifestyle. Drama experience is NOT required.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1979
Franchising Since: 1989
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 2 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites: classes held at schools and community locations
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
DRAMA KIDS and its international affiliates, Helen O'Grady Drama Academy, is the largest after-school drama program in the world, with over 45,000 children currently enrolled. Our award-winning drama curriculum uses a wide variety of fun and creative drama activities that are new each week. We teach skills that are not being taught in most schools today, skills critical for ongoing success in life. Franchise owners enjoy a home-based office and a flexible lifestyle. Drama experience is NOT required.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1979
Franchising Since: 1989
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 145 | 97.3% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 4 | 2.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 149 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. New York | 6 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $50K |
| Cash Investment: | $17-52K |
| Total Investment: | $17-52K |
| Average Total Investment: | $35K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $15-39K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $28K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 6-11% |
| Average Royalty: | 10% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites: classes held at schools and community locations
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 3 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 4 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 7 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 7 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | No | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | No | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 6 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | None Specified | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | marketing training | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Baltimore, MD | 1 Week | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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