Children Franchises

Serve and support young families

There are many opportunities to own a business that supports children and their families. From retail stores to entertainment to services, there are numerous options for business owners who want to serve children.

This lucrative market segment is an excellent choice for people who love kids, know what children like, or simply want to serve an extremely active market segment. Parents and grandparents have enormous buying power, and they’re willing to spend for their little ones. When you own a franchise that serves children, you’ll see numerous benefits.

With a business that serves children, your customer base includes both new and returning clients. Services and retail for children are in constant demand. And you have numerous options in selecting a franchise type. Retail stores that serve children include clothing, toys, educational products, and more. Services for children include educational services, childcare, and entertainment.

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Benefits of owning a franchise for children include:

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Word-of-Mouth Advertising

When parents find a business they like, they’ll share their experiences with their friends and social groups.
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An Ever-Present Demand

Kids are constantly growing physically and mentally, so they always need consumer goods and specialized care. Families who patronize your business will return, and there will always be young families who want your services.
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The Joy of Serving Young Customers

Children bring with them a unique energy and curiosity. They’re fun to be around, and working with them can be rewarding in many ways.

Featured Brands

FranNet Verified Brand - Building Kidz School Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Children, Education Liquid Capital Required: $150,000 Net Worth Required: $200,000 Total Investment: $150,000 - $500,000 Financing: Via 3rd party Training: Available
FranNet Verified Brand - Celebree School Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Children, Education Liquid Capital Required: $200,000 Net Worth Required: $750,000 Total Investment: $634,000 - $1,390,000 Financing: Via 3rd party Training: Available
FranNet Verified Brand - Challenge Island Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Children, Education Liquid Capital Required: $100,000 Net Worth Required: $100,000 Total Investment: $50,000 - $60,000 Financing: Via 3rd party Training: Available
FranNet Verified Brand - Ivybrook Academy Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Children, Education Liquid Capital Required: $150,000 Net Worth Required: $750,000 Total Investment: $310,700 - $440,200 Financing: Via 3rd party Training: Available
FranNet Verified Brand - MakerKids Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Children, Education Liquid Capital Required: $100,000 Net Worth Required: N/A Total Investment: $150,000 - $550,000 Financing: Via 3rd party Training: Available
FranNet Verified Brand - The Goddard School Logo

FranNet Verified Brand

Industry: Children, Education Liquid Capital Required: $150,000 Net Worth Required: $600,000 Total Investment: $712,800 - $786,100 Financing: Via 3rd party Training: Available

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Buying a Franchise in 7 Steps

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Understand Franchising

Complete your Entrepreneur Readiness Profile to determine which types of businesses are best suited for you. This process includes a personality analysis and an investment range determination. From here, our algorithm can help determine what franchise options in your local market may be best able to meet your goals.
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Determine Your Style

Once you understand your options and find that franchising is a good match, you may want to think about the business model that will best meet your ownership goals. You’ll want to research or speak with someone to gain insight into which franchise opportunities may be the best fit for your experience, goals, skillset, lifestyle, and more.

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Explore Franchise Options

After determining any must-haves for your business ownership lifestyle, you’ll want to research local franchise options that can best meet all your goals to enhance your success. It may be advantageous to work with a local consultant with insider knowledge who can match you with many options and potentially make an introduction at your franchise of choice!

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Speak With Franchise Companies

To know if a franchise will fit your lifestyle, it’s best to go straight to the source. You’ll may want to work with someone who can facilitate introductions at companies and coach you on the due diligence process, providing guidance on questions to ask, Franchise Disclosure Documents, and how to rank the franchise opportunities for yourself.

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Speak With Local Franchise Owners

Once you learn more about each franchise company that you’re interested in, you will be able to speak with active franchisees in their respective organizations. This will allow you to validate the business, support, and success of each while getting up close and personal with owners to see how their model will match your needs.

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Discovery Day

Prior to making a formal commitment to an opportunity, you will attend a Discovery Day, usually on-site at the corporate headquarters of the franchise you’re interested in. This is a great opportunity for you to meet the top management team, see their operational facility, and learn more about the day-to-day life of owning a business under their brand.

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Decision Time

After you return from Discovery Day, you’ll be ready to decide if that franchise is the right fit for you. If it is, you may also want to research and access any necessary referrals for franchise attorneys, accountants, and funding partners to help complete your franchise due diligence. From there, it is your choice to sign the final franchise agreement and become a franchisee.

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