Drama Kids Franchise

Drama classes for children

In 1979, teacher Helen O'Grady began offering after-school drama classes to children in Perth, Australia. The positive response from both parents and students convinced O'Grady to open more studios. By 1987, she had opened 24 locations around Perth, operating under the Helen O'Grady Children's Drama Academy.

The company began franchising in Australia in 1989 and first offered international master licenses in 1993. In 2000, the company began operations in the United States as Drama Kids International.

Drama Kids franchisees offer children age 5 to 17 drama classes at schools, community centers and churches. The program runs on a 40-week school year basis, made up of a single hour-long session per week. Each year ends with a performance for family and friends.

Please Note: The operators of Drama Kids, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Drama Kids website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Drama Kids franchise?

Total Investment: $36,200-$43,200
Initial Franchise Fee: $27,500
Royalty Fee: 10%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Renewal Fee: $2K

How to contact Drama Kids

Drama Kids International Inc.
3225-B Corporate Ct.
Ellicott City, MD
21042

Phone: (410)480-2015
Fax: (410)480-2026

Website: Visit Website

Drama Kids News

Drama Kids International Opens Classes In Las Vegas
Drama Kids International, Inc. announces that it has entered into an Area Development Agreement with Break A Leg Drama, LLC to open Drama Kids classes and summer camps in the Las Vegas, Nevada metropolitan area. The franchise agreement allows Break A Leg Drama, LLC to open Drama Kids classes thro... more

Drama Kids Franchise Opportunity: More Than Just An ‘act’
As a mother of four, a youth minister and a former college communications professor, Toni Henson has devoted much of her life to building communication skills and confidence in children. Today, as an entrepreneur operating a successful Drama Kids franchise in Princeton, New Jersey, she has found the... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Drama Kids open? 1979
When did Drama Kids start franchising? 1989

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 28 0 114 1

2004 26 0 101 2

2003 24 0 93 2

2002 18 0 95 4

2001 12 0 86 6

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No No

Equipment No No

Inventory No No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Training
1 day of regional training plus annual conference

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.
0% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

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