The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant effect on the world. To say the very least, it dramatically changed the way we live and how we interact with each other.

One of the biggest impacts, though, was on kids. During the pandemic, they lost a lot of educational and social time due to remote learning, lack of playdates, birthday parties, and other social gatherings.

As a result, it impacted their education and their friendships in extraordinary ways. This is simply because they were forced to stay away from their friends, and because social distancing requirements forced them to have little to no social interaction.

However, social distancing requirements and other stay-at-home orders are beginning to ease. As a result, kids and parents will want to make up for lost time and interactions during the pandemic.

Because of this, it’s expected that there will be a dramatic increase in the kids’ education, birthday party, and summer camp industries. This means that now may be a good time to consider investing in kid-friendly franchises to provide kids with the opportunity to once again interact, play, and have fun with their friends while earning a healthy income doing it.

But how exactly did the pandemic influence children and these industries? More importantly, how can you play your part in their future as the world begins to bounce back.

The Pandemic’s Effect on Children

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, 188 countries have imposed countywide school closures. These closures affected more than 1.5 billion children globally. Considering this, it’s easy to understand why it had a significant impact on education. 

But it goes deeper than just the school closures and the impact on education. As a result of school closures and social distancing measures, kids missed out on a lot of social interaction. This has made them feel alone, isolated, and bored. 

In fact, lockdowns because of the pandemic have been extremely challenging for kids because their lives, often more than others, have been completely disrupted. This, in turn, has the potential to severely impact children’s mental well-being and lead to illnesses like depression.

And the importance of social interaction can’t be overstated. In simple terms, it’s the primary way kids learn. Through interacting with their friends and others, they learn important life skills for relationship building, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication.

In addition, many kids were faced with the prospect that all their favorite activities like playgroups, summer camps, and birthday parties had to be canceled. Sure, technology has played its part in bridging the gap, but it’s different from in-person interactions between children (and let’s face it- parties over Zoom just aren’t the same.)

Art and Educational Classes

As a result of nationwide lockdowns, extracurricular art and educational classes, much like schools, were forced to close. This meant children missed out on the opportunity to not only have fun but also develop various skills that they would use throughout their entire school career.

Simply put, art plays a big role in helping teach math, science, history, and creativity. That’s why children who participate in the arts are more likely to excel at school and in life.

• Self-esteem. Studies show that creating art can help children to realize their uniqueness and it gives them a sense of accomplishment and feelings of self-worth.
• Social skills. When kids participate in artistic activities, it promotes growth in positive social skills. As a result, they develop self-confidence, self-control, collaboration skills, empathy, social tolerance, and they’re better at conflict resolution.
• Academic performance. Studies have shown that the visual arts can improve writing, reading skills, the interpretation of text, reasoning about scientific images, and reading readiness. Therefore, when kids are no longer able to attend art classes and practice this skill, it compounds the negative effects that the COVID-19 pandemic had on their education.
• Problem-solving. When kids engage in artistic activities, it develops their reasoning ability, intuition, perception, imagination, inventiveness, and creativity. These, in turn, all improve their problem-solving skills.

Considering the above, it’s easy to see why parents would want their kids to attend art classes which they were unable to do during the past year. Fortunately, as the world moves out of the pandemic and social distancing measures begin to ease, an increasing number of parents will once again send their children to art classes.

Also, it’s important to keep in mind that many parents will also be heading back to work and they’ll need these activities to help with childcare and keep their kids busy. This is something that simply did not happen in 2020. As a result, this will contribute to the surge in the industry which creates an excellent opportunity for business owners.

And remember, even before the pandemic, children’s education and services was a $102.8 billion industry.

So, for investors who want to take advantage of this opportunity and add kid-friendly franchises to their portfolio, Kidcreate Studio gives them this ability. We offer a wide range of art classes for any age group and our curriculum is tailored to match the developmental needs of children at different ages. 

As such, we offer:

• Fast-moving and energetic classes for children aged between 18 months and three years.
• Fun and enriching classes which introduces children aged between 3 and 6 to the basic principles of art. 
• Continued art exploration classes for children between the ages of 5 and 9 years.
• Advanced art classes where we deal with advanced techniques and materials for children aged between 9 and 12 years.

Summer Camps

As we said earlier, as the world moves out of the pandemic and more parents will be heading back to the office, they’ll need out-of-school or summer camp options to help with childcare, especially as the holidays are approaching.

Summer camps have for long been a favorite with parents to keep their children busy when not at school. In 2020, this wasn’t a problem because most parents were at home to care for the children. However, this year and beyond, these summer camps and out-of-school options will become popular again.

And these camps were already popular before the pandemic. There were about 12,000 operating summer camps in the United States, which includes 7000 overnight camps and 5000 day camps. In total, over 6 million children attended these camps every summer and they employ over 1.5 million people every year.

As a result, the summer camp industry generated profits of more than $15 billion a year. In addition, the majority of these camps have an average tuition of over $1500 most of them earn between 1 million and $3 million a year.

And the industry was growing, when you consider that, for example, in 2018, 46% of summer camps saw an increase in their enrollment numbers of between four and 15%.

So, although those numbers may have changed slightly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s expected that after the pandemic those numbers will increase to the same levels and higher simply because parents need to go to work, and children need socialization and interaction in a safe environment.

For those interested in investing in kid-friendly franchises that include a summer camp revenue stream, Kidcreate Studio offers art camps where we focus on creating a safe environment for kids to explore and learn. Like our art classes, our award-winning curriculum is tailored to the needs of different age groups which means that children will learn at an appropriate pace while interacting with children of similar ages.

We offer affordable camp programs for children who are not in school, camps during school breaks, and camps specifically for the summer months. These camps enable children to boost their confidence, encourage their creativity, and, more importantly, keep them busy with high-quality activities.

Birthday Parties

It’s no secret that birthday parties are a massive industry. In fact, as parents increasingly look into innovative and unique ways to celebrate their child’s special day, it has grown into a $25 billion industry. 

The COVID-19 pandemic, however, changed all this, when it prevented any sort of social gatherings and social distancing measures meant that many parents had to put their birthday party plans on hold for 2020. As a result, as social distancing measures ease, parents will once again look to celebrate birthdays in a big and fun way in 2021 to make up for the lost birthday parties during 2020.

But here’s the thing: parents are working longer hours than ever before, especially now that they’ll go back to work. And with long hours they have less time to plan birthday parties. Because of this, they often turn to birthday party businesses to help them to create memorable birthday parties and events for the children. 

And make no mistake, there are a lot of children. In the US, there are about 75 million children, and this figure is expected to grow to 80 million in 2030.

This means, when parents are again able to hold birthday parties for the children, this industry will grow even further. Apart from this, it also means that this is an excellent business opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to cater to parents who seek creative, outside-the-box celebrations for the children.

So, for any investor who wants to invest in a birthday party business, Kidcreate Studio offers the perfect solution. We host birthday parties where children will be able to create an art project with the help of one of our instructors. And like we mentioned before, art is a perfect way to improve children’s education while leaving them inspired and upping their creativity. 

With this service, we provide parents with an all-in-one solution to plan and host their birthday parties and we provide everything from the art materials to the paper plates and utensils. And when the party is done, we clean up, so parents don’t have to worry about it. This not only gives children a wonderful way to celebrate their birthday but also gives parents time to relax and enjoy the party.

With this solution, you can provide a service that will be very much in demand as social distancing measures lift.

Kid-Friendly Franchises = Limitless Profitability Potential!

When you consider the above, it’s easy to see that kid-friendly franchises will boom in 2021 and beyond. This is simply because of basic economics. In other words, when there is a demand, there need to be businesses to cater to that demand. 

In other words, as social distancing measures ease and more parents want to hold unique birthday parties for their children, send their children to summer camps, or enroll their children in art classes, there’s no doubt that the demand will increase. 

This means that potential Franchise Owners have an incredible opportunity to capitalize on this demand, earn a good income, and play a role in the community at the same time.

Our Owners love the multiple, complementary revenue streams that keep them busy- and making money- all year long. From art classes to birthday parties, out-of-school camps, and even special events, Kidcreate caters to little artists as young as 18 months of age. 

Also, keep in mind that we have a flexible business model where you’ll be able to choose between a mobile, On-The-Go business or the option of a beautiful brick-and-mortar studio location.

If you prefer, you can start with the mobile business option and add the studio later, or you can choose to have both, which creates multiple revenue streams and cross-marketing opportunities.

Now, consider this. The minimum investment required for a mobile studio is $64,520 and the minimum investment for a single unit studio is $122,960. Both these amounts also include the initial franchise fee. It’s therefore an excellent business opportunity that promises to give you an above-average return on your investment.

Also, with our short buildout times and our ability to open locations in as little as 60 days, when you invest in a Kidcreate Studio now, you’ll be able to have it ready when the demand for kid-friendly franchises is at its greatest.

* Numbers obtained from our 2021 FDD.

It’s no secret that kids’ birthday parties are big business. In fact, some toddler birthday parties now cost as much as weddings, with parents spending massive amounts of money on getting custom-everything to keep their little ones happy.

Play parties, pizza, and cake are no longer good enough, with some parents spending as much as $50,000 on children’s birthday parties. Obviously, that’s not the norm, but the fact remains that many parents spend over $500 for a party. Before 2020, it was expected that this industry would grow even more.

A Quick Look at the Statistics

Before looking at these opportunities, let’s look at the numbers which show that opening a birthday party business now may be a good idea. To look at these numbers, we’ll need to do some math, so here goes. 

In the United States, depending on the state, the percentage of the population under 18 varies from 18% to 29%. On average, about 23% of the American population is under 18 years old.

As a result, they turn to birthday party businesses to help them plan, host, and, yes, clean up after the event. They, therefore, get to create memorable birthday parties and events for their children without having to worry about the logistics.

It’s for this reason that the job growth for event planners is expected to grow by 4% in the next six years and that the child-related services industry is already a $48 billion a year industry.

With that in mind, let’s look at some of the companies specializing in unique and creative kids’ birthday parties.

Born out of frustration with the limited art exposure our Founder Lara Olson‘s son was receiving at school, Kidcreate offers art classes that improve children’s self-esteem, social skills, and the likelihood of success later in life. We specialize in art classes, camps, and art-themed birthday parties.

Our art classes are a great way to introduce children to the wonderful world of art, and we give them the opportunity to experiment with paint, clay, and so much more in a positive and self-esteem-building environment.

Some of the reasons for owning a Kidcreate Studio franchise are:

At a Kidcreate Studio birthday party, children and their friends will each create a take-home art project with the help of an instructor. Here, children can choose from hundreds of art projects they can finish in the 90-minute parties. These projects are also theme-specific, so parents can pick a project that fits the party’s theme.

A Kidcreate party’s fun begins even before the guests arrive when the birthday child creates their very own custom birthday crown! During the party, the kids will make a gigantic birthday card mural.

And parents have nothing to worry about. Kidcreate handles everything from start to finish, so they provide the materials, paper plates, utensils, and they offer gift bags for sale. 

They also provide electronic birthday invitations and thank you cards parents can print at home. A teacher also takes the children through the project. And when the party is done, they clean up. Basically, parents can just sit back and enjoy the party.

They also offer a Youth Decorating Package, which includes a decorated table, plates, napkins, forks, party invitations, and a souvenir bowling pin with balloons. This package costs an additional $14.99. Parents can also add the Pizza Package for $19.99, which adds a giant cheese pizza and a large pitcher of soda.

They also offer several add-ons from pizza to soda, balloon bouquets, and more bowling minutes. No matter which packages or add-ons parents choose, they can be sure their kids will have a whale of a time. 

USA Ninja Challenge hosts obstacle course parties for kids and teens. During these parties, kids can do anything from running to jumping, climbing, swing, and, don’t forget, having massive amounts of fun. A big bonus is that all their parties are supervised by experienced coaches who provide the kids with a safe environment. 

So, what exactly is a ninja party? During the party, children and their friends have supervised access to an obstacle course and skill stations where they’ll enjoy a balance of free play and organized obstacle runs. The party typically lasts one and a half hours, where the first hour of the party is spent on the obstacle course and the last half hour spent at the party table area for refreshments.

USA Ninja Challenge’s birthday party packages start at $289.00 for up to 15 guests. For additional guests, parents will have to pay $10.00 each up to a maximum total of 20 people.

The ninja party birthday package also includes a ninja party T-shirt for the birthday boy or girl. Parents are welcome to bring their own food, drinks, cake, decorations, plates, and utensils. They are also able to order pizza for their event.

Adventure Park USA is a 17.5 acre indoor and outdoor park that has over 20 major attractions and a full-service restaurant. So instead of one attraction, birthday guests will be able to enjoy a lot more.

Some of its indoor attractions include:

• XD theater which is an immersive 4D ride
• Mini bowling, which is bowling on a smaller scale, ideal for kids
• Laser tag where children of all ages can have a blast
• Hologate VR, a virtual reality attraction
• Arcade, where kids will be able to play over 75 games
• Spin Zone bumper cars

Some of its outdoor attractions include:

• Blazing Trails go-karts
• Mini golf
• Wildcat coaster
• Sky Race
• Super Slide
• Tumbleweed coaster
• Spinning Teacups

Adventure Park USA offers three kids birthday party packages:

• Mega Party. This package is for a maximum of 20 guests. It includes 10 indoor play wristbands, one hour of video gameplay per wristband, 10 $10 fun passes, four large pizzas, and the use of the party room for one hour. It also includes drink refills in the party room, plates, cups, napkins, and a birthday gift. This package costs $449.50.
• Bowling Party. This package is for a maximum of eight guests. It includes one hour of unlimited arcade play and bowling, two cheese pizzas, and a private party room. It also includes drink refills, plates, cups, and napkins, as well as a birthday gift. This package costs $299.50.
• Ultimate Party. This package is for a maximum of 10 guests. It includes ten indoor 2-hour play wristbands, $5 video gameplay per wristband, two large pizzas, and the party room for one hour. It also includes drink refills, plates, cups, and napkins, as well as a birthday gift. This package costs $349.50.

No matter which package parents choose, it promises to be a fun and memorable day out with friends.

A Lot of Opportunities…but Just One Kidcreate!

These are just a small sample of the birthday party business opportunities out there that you can consider. There are many more. But where should you start looking?

Could you look at starting a bowling alley? Or maybe an adventure park? These are good ideas. But here’s the problem: to get going with one of these opportunities, you need megabucks. 

And that’s where a Kidcreate Studio comes in. It gives you the opportunity to start small with its On-the-Go mobile studio option. With this option, you can bring the Kidcreate curriculum to private schools, community centers, preschools, and more. 

If you wish, you can opt for one of its physical brick-and-mortar studios, where you will be able to offer studio classes, art-themed birthday parties, and retail sales.

And what’s more, is that it won’t cost you an arm and a leg. For example, with the mobile studio model, the initial investment starts at just $64,520 and goes up to $95,000, including the initial franchise fee.

Likewise, for a brick-and-mortar Kidcreate Studio, the minimum investment ranges from $122,960 to $279,050. Like the mobile studio model, these amounts also include the initial franchise fee.

Now, considering what we just told you about the surging kids’ birthday party industry and the growth it’s anticipated to experience over the next few years, this sounds like an excellent investment opportunity! Imagine getting paid to own a business that’s focused on making kids happy- it doesn’t get much better than that!

Why Kidcreate Studio?

Now, you might ask why you should invest in a Kidcreate Studio. Sure, in monetary terms, it sounds like a good investment, but what other reasons are there?

Well, for one, you’ll enjoy many of the benefits of small business ownership. This includes leaving the corporate world behind for a more flexible work-life balance, taking control of your financial destiny, and charting a path for your future while also creating a legacy that will serve your family and community for years to come.

There are also several other reasons:

We believe to build a successful business, you need the right support. Because of this, we’ve created a strong support network that truly cares about helping every member of our Franchise Owner family reach their business goals.

As such, we provide:

• Over 100 hours of training to prepare Franchise Owners to open the door to their businesses.
• Real estate support to help Franchise Owners find the best studio location. We help On-The-Go owners to build partnerships and grow a customer base even before they open.
• Construction support to help Franchise Owners negotiate and sign lease agreements while also helping them find local architects and contractors and leading them through the bidding process.
• Ongoing refresher training to ensure Franchise Owners remain current with industry trends and the curriculum.
• A designated field consultant to refine and improve local operations for up to 14 days a year, including on-site training for up to four days during the grand opening.
• One-on-one ongoing assistance with local marketing programs and advertising materials specifically designed for Franchise Owners to use to promote their business.

Born out of frustration with the limited art exposure our Founder Lara Olson‘s son was receiving at school, Kidcreate offers art classes that improve children’s self-esteem, social skills, and the likelihood of success later in life. We specialize in art classes, camps, and art-themed birthday parties.

Our art classes are a great way to introduce children to the wonderful world of art, and we give them the opportunity to experiment with paint, clay, and so much more in a positive and self-esteem-building environment.

Some of the reasons for owning a Kidcreate Studio franchise are:

What It Costs

The total investment required for a mobile studio ranges from $64,765 to $95,490. This amount includes the initial franchise fee of $45,000. For a brick-and-mortar studio, the total investment required ranges from $110,705 to $266,270. Like with the mobile studio, this amount includes the initial franchise fee of $45,000. 

Earning Potential

For Franchise Owners, doing something they love and giving back to the kids in their community are highly rewarding aspects of owning a Kidcreate Studio, but making money is important too.

With its flexible business model that allows Franchise Owners to either own a mobile studio, a brick-and-mortar studio, or a combination of the two, they are well-positioned with several revenue streams and a high earning potential.   

For example, the earning potential for a studio is $466,044*.    

*Numbers obtained from our 2020 FDD

Benefits to Franchise Owners

At Kidcreate Studio, we provide our Franchise Owners with the following: 

Pigtails & Crewcuts put the fun into having a haircut. It offers an enjoyable, stress-free haircutting experience for the whole family. In addition to its hair cutting and styling services, it also offers its own custom line of hair products and a private party room for birthday parties or special celebrations. 

This is an especially thriving industry, and it’s estimated that approximately $5 billion is spent in the children’s hair care industry.

Some reasons to open a Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise include: 

• Having a business that offers the best work-life balance possible.
• Being part of an organization that is honest, fair, and known for its integrity.  
• Being part of the local community.

What It Costs

Pigtails & Crewcuts offers three levels of franchise fee pricing. For a single unit, the franchise fee is $30,000. This is an excellent choice for Franchise Owners who want to start slow or for people looking to invest in a business during their retirement.  

For three units, the franchise fee is $67,500. This option includes a larger protected territory and a clear development schedule. Finally, for five units, the franchise fee is $100,000. This is an excellent choice for Franchise Owners who want to invest in a multi-unit business with a larger territory and a clear development schedule.

Based on the above, the total investment required varies from $98,750 to $250,250. In addition, a net worth of $250,000 is needed, and prospective Franchise Owners should have liquid capital available in the amount of $100,000. 

Earning Potential

The earning potential of a Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise depends, like with many other franchise opportunities, on the location, the local demand, and how many units a Franchise Owner owns. 

Considering the size of the industry and the fact that the franchise targets a market with over 11.5 million customers, there is excellent earning potential.  

Benefits to Franchise Owners

Pigtails & Crewcuts provide some of the following services to its Franchise Owners:

• Expert site election assistance and pre-opening support, including lease negotiation and design.
• Ongoing marketing and operational support, including regular meetings.
• Complete marketing and collateral package.
• Complete equipment and inventory startup package.
• Simple inventory distribution and maintenance system.

Young Chefs Academy is a children’s cooking school franchise. Its mission is to introduce and teach children the joy and value of cooking. It does this by providing children with an interactive learning experience that allows them to foster a lifelong love for cooking and the culinary arts. 

By using cooking, it also teaches children to work independently and as a team in order to master new skills. It promises children a fun and rewarding opportunity for enrichment. For Franchise Owners, it promises a scalable and profitable business.

Some reasons to own a Young Chefs Academy franchise are:

• Teaching children the basics of cooking early in life that allows them to make healthier choices about nutrition throughout their lives. 
• Providing children with the opportunity to learn hands-on cooking skills and collaboration.
• Giving children who are not athletically inclined an arena of their own while allowing them to build valuable skills.

What It Costs

The total investment required to open a Young Chefs Academy franchise ranges from $95,300 to $183,900. The franchise fee ranges from $14,900 to $39,900. The franchisor requires that any investor have liquid capital of $75,000 and have a net worth of $200,000.   

Earning Potential

The franchise model of Young Chefs Academy is built around a membership platform where parents enroll their children in classes. The levels of these classes, depending on the child’s age, are KinderCooks®,  JuniorChefs™, and SeniorChefs™.

In addition, it also offers camps, workshops, birthday parties, and adult workshops. These are all revenue-generating opportunities. The ultimate earning potential of the franchise depends on the size of facility the franchise owner opens, the number of facilities, and which programs they offer.  

Benefits to Franchise Owners

Young Chefs Academy offers the following services to each Franchise Owners:

• Onboarding of new Franchise Owners.
• Marketing training.
• Back-office training and support.
• Curriculum development.

Drama Kids International offers live drama classes as well as online acting classes, theater classes, and summer camp programs. These classes are taught to children of all ages and are all offered in communities nationwide.

Its drama programs give children a fun-filled experience and develop confidence, self-esteem, creative thinking, public speaking skills, acting abilities, and leadership and teamwork abilities. 

Some reasons to own a Drama Kids International franchise are:

• Teaching children valuable life skills, like confidence and self-esteem.
• Having a home-based franchise that offers a very low-cost structure to Franchise Owners. 
• Full training in all aspects of the business.
• Having the advantage of using Drama Kids’ established trade names and logos as well as an effective marketing fund that’s used to develop the brand.

What It Costs

Drama Kids International is one of the top low investment franchise opportunities. The initial franchise fee for one of their standard territories is $27,500. In addition to the franchise fee, an additional investment of between $6300 and $16,000 is required for expenses like travel, insurance, office setup, and initial marketing and advertising expenses.

Keep in mind, though, that these are just estimates and that the actual investment might vary depending on various factors.   

Earning Potential

The earning potential for a Drama Kids International franchise varies based on location, size of the territory, and the number of students.

Benefits to Franchise Owners

Drama Kids International provides the following to Franchise Owners: 

• Full curriculum
• Support and training, including educational materials, marketing materials, support visits, and business coaching.

Little Medical School focuses on providing children with hands-on interactive activities and exercises that promote careers in healthcare. It brings medicine, science, and the importance of health to children in a fun and entertaining way. 

It offers after-school programs, summer camps, birthday parties, preschool activities, boy scouts, and special events. It’s important to note that Franchise Owners do not need to have any medical or teaching background. 

Some reasons to own a Little Medical School franchise are:

• The opportunity to work with educators, healthcare leaders, and community organizations.
• Promoting a healthy lifestyle and knowledge about how the body works to children.
• Teaching children about careers in healthcare.
• Creating opportunities for high school, college, and graduate students to serve as instructed in the program and connect with their community.
• Having a profitable home-based business that requires very little startup costs.  

What It Costs

The initial franchise fee for owning a little medical school franchise is $24,500. In addition, there is an equipment and curriculum package of $13,100. The minimum cash required is $50,000, and the total investment then comes to $37,600 to $42,600.   

Earning Potential

The earning potential for a Little Medical School franchise depends on a number of variables. These can include the local demand for its services, its location, and the number of products or services it sells. 

Here, Little Medical School offers various revenue streams, including after-school programming, in-school field trips, summer camps, evening and weekend classes, birthday parties, and corporate events. 

Benefits to Franchise Owners

Little Medical School provides its Franchise Owners with the following:

• Three days of training at its head office that covers the curriculum, marketing, hiring and training of instructors, technology tools, online registration, classroom management, and more. 
• Continuous support, which includes speaking regularly with support staff.    
• An annual convention where Franchise Owners can network and share best practices with their peers.