Last Updated on July 31, 2012 by DeanR
Kinderdance International Franchise
Kinderdance is a franchise for a business that provides educational programs for children.
It was founded in 1979 by Carol Kay Harsell. She was then managing the American Academy of Dance. She founded this dance studio in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was helped by Bernard Friedman in expanding the business. The numbers tripled and they had over 600 students but they noticed that the number of students in preschool is very low. She realized that these kids are in day care centers instead.
Bernard told her that if they are in day care centers, then they should bring Kinderdance programs to them. It was an idea that she could not let pass that is why the next day, she went to a day care centers and she was able to have six children registered. In just 30 days, they already have 60 children enrolled to the program from the day care. They started offering the program to pre-schools and other locations around the country. In 1981, they got excited about the success of Kinderdance and that was when they started to open it to franchising nationwide. There are now 112 locations in the United States in 36 states, one location in Canada, and 12 locations in other countries like Puerto Rico, Australia, the Bahamas, Singapore, and Swtzerland.
What programs do they offer at Kinderdance?
They have Kinderdance and Kindergym is offered for children aged three to five years old. Kindertots are designed for two year olds. Kindercombo are offered to children aged six to nine years old. Kindermotion are designed for children aged three to 12 years old. Preschool children are taught the basics in tap, ballet, creative movement, gymnastics, and motor skills development. They also include teaching them about numbers, shapes, colors, and songs. For children aged six to 12 years old, they do a combination of modern dance, tap, and ballet and they also incorporate fitness programs and motor development.
Costs and requirements on running a Kinderdance franchise
You need to have a net worth of $10,000 and a total liquid asset of at least $14,950. Expect o be investing about $14,000 to $46,100. The Kinderdance International franchise fee is $12,000 to $40,000 with an on-going royalty fee of 6% to 12%. This is for a renewable 10 year term agreement. This franchise can be run from home. You will need about one to two employees to run one location. They allow multi unit ownership. They do not allow absentee ownership.
What is included in the franchise package?
There will be six days training conducted by Carol Kay and Bernard Friedman at the headquarters. Training includes video instructions, classroom sessions, individual meetings, and hand on training at a current location. The accommodation costs will be reimbursed by the company upon approval. There will also be on-going three days training annually. You will be receiving newsletters, assistance at the grand opening, a toll free phone number, and your own website. You will be given access to the internet and to purchasing cooperatives. You may also expect occasional field evaluations to help you progress. For marketing support, there will be ad slicks, co-op advertising, regional advertising, and national media.
Kinderdance Contact Details
You may reach them at:
Address: 1333 Gateway Dr., #1003 Melbourne, Florida 32901
Phone: (800)554-2334 or (321)984-4448