Abrakadoodle Art Education Franchise provides original and innovative multi-art education programs for children ages two through twelve and is now available internationally. Abrakadoodle is the nation’s largest mobile art education program offering trained teachers with a unique skill-set and custom programs.
The franchise can be managed from a home office due to its remote instruction capabilities through a resource-rich interactive intranet. Teachers and directors can utilize this state-of-the-art program at schools, studios, community centers and any other location around the globe. Art-tools are provided and the curriculum is custom created to reach the imagination of the child, stimulating creativity and the emergence of new skills.
Background and Benefits
Abrakadoodle’s founder, Mary Rogers, co-founded COMPUTERTOTS ® late in the 1980's, which included programs in eleven countries that served over one million children. In 2004, Abrakadoodle launched its premier franchise operation in Reston, Virginia and now supplies programs in more than 30 states. Abrakadoodle initiated its International Development Program in 2008 and today is the leader in children’s art education providing ongoing online training and support, as well as marketing tools that help directors expand Abrakadoodle programs.How Much Does an Abrakadoodle Art Education Franchise Cost?
The initial investment for an Abrakadoodle franchise is $48,350 to $63,650 depending on the size, however, Abrakadoodle chooses not to disclose specifics unless the potential franchisee decides to apply. In that case, financial information is available in the UFSC. The net worth requirement is a low $100,000 with $50,000 in liquid assets. Abrakadoodle is looking for professionals with strong people skills, experience in training or teaching, customer service, and marketing or human resources. They also want a keen interest in quality education for children. Abrakadoodle franchise owners will have some direct contact with children, but the franchise stresses, “The owner's primary role is to build and grow the Abrakadoodle Art Education brand.”
What We Like
Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Abrakadoodle as the largest Art Franchise in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and “Best of the Best” in Children’s Franchises in 2007. As lay-offs continue and professionals find themselves looking for alternative careers, many have been attracted to Abrakadoodle’s business model as well as the opportunity to inspire creativity and artistry in children. With school budget cuts increasing along with more emphasis being put on “creativity education,” Abrakadoodle is finding added opportunities for expansion as more schools are looking to outsource their art education programs.
Pros
- MinorityFran Participant - Abrakadoodle is a Charter Member of MinorityFran
- Award Winner - Simply too many awards to list, but here are the highlights: Top Low Investment Franchises (2007, 2008) by Entrepreneur; The Best of the Best in Children's Franchises (2007), and Top New Franchise by Franchise Market Magazine (2006, 2007, 2008)
Cons
- Franchisee Limited Participation - If you want to be hands-on with the children you might need a partner. Abrakadoodle wants owners to manage the company, not the artistry.
Abrakadoodle Franchise Information
Business Established: 2002Franchising Since: 2004
Franchise Fee: $34,900
Start-up Cost: $48,350 to $63,650+
