Children’s Franchises

There are a lot of different franchises opportunities in the childen’s services area. Some franchises focus on physical fitness, others on entertainment and others still on education. Here is a list of the top franchise opportunities in children’s services from the Franchise Business Review 2008 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards.

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Abrakadoodle
Abrakadoodle offers art classes, art camps and art parties for children ages 20 months to 12 years old.

Total Investment: $40,700-$72,500
Franchising since: 2004
Website: http://www.abrakadoodle.com/

BouceU
BounceU is an indoor gymnasium filled with giant inflatable toys.

Total Investment: $129,700-$535,500
Franchising since: 2004
Website: http://www.bounceu.com/

Computer Explorers
Computer Explorers is a home-based computer education program targeted at schools and learning centers in your area.

Total Investment: $57,000-$65,000
Franchising since: 1988
Website: http://www.iced.net/ctce_cosy.cfm

E. Nopi Daekyo
E.nopi Math is a unique after-school education program that you can provide for children in your community. It has a focus on math because the subject can be so challenging.

Total Investment: $9,500-$17,000
Franchising since: 1976
Website: http://www.enopi.com/

Educational Outfitters
Educational Outfitters is the first franchise opportunity that sells school uniforms and dress code apparel.

Total Investment: $82,600-$198,200
Franchising since: 2001
Website: http: http://www.educationaloutfitters.com/

High Touch-High Tech
High Touch-High Tech offers in-school interactive, hands-on science and nature programs for children at all educational levels, from pre-school to high school.

Total Investment: $20,100
Franchising since: 1993
Website: http: http://www.sciencemadefun.net/

Images 4 Kids
Images 4 Kids has specialized in providing daycares, private schools and other children’s organizations with high-end, studio quality portraits.

Total Investment: $57,200-$83,200
Franchising since: 2004
Website: http: http://www.images4kids.com/

JumpBunch
JUMPBUNCH offers sports and fitness programs for children 15 months to 12 years of age.

Total Investment: $35,200 – $77,200
Franchising since: 2002
Website: http://www.jumpbunch.com/

Kinderdance International
A nationwide dance and gymnastics program for children ages 2 through 8.

Total Investment: $12,950-$27,100
Franchising since: 1985
Website: http: http://www.kinderdance.com/

The Little Gym
Physical fitness classes that help children develop motor skills and confidence.

Total Investment: $194,500 – $274,000
Franchising since: 1992
Website: http://www.thelittlegym.com/

Mathnasium
Mathnasium is an afterschool program designed to boost children’s math skills.

Total Investment: $41,600-$65,200
Franchising since: 2003
Website: http: http://www.mathnasium.com/

Oxford Learning Centers
Oxford Learning Centers not only tutor, but also teach students how to learn. For students Kindergarten through High School, and college.

Total Investment: $125,000-$215,000
Franchising since: 1989
Website: http: http://www.oxfordlearning.com/

Stretch-N-Grow
Stretch-n-Grow offers exercise programs for kids from 18 months to over seven years old.

Total Investment: $19,300
Franchising since: 1993
Website: http://www.stretch-n-grow.com/

Stroller Strides
Stroller Strides is both a pre and postnatal fitness program for moms with their children.

Total Investment: $3,200-$16,980
Franchising since: 2005
Website: http: http://www.strollerstrides.com/

Young Chef’s Academy
Young Chef’s Academy offers cooking classes and parties for children in a safe environment.

Total Investment: $57,300-$116,500
Franchising since: 2005
Website: http: http://www.youngchefsacademy.com/