If you want a career that allows you to work with kids, while at the same time be your own boss, look no further than one of the many leading children’s franchises available.
By 2020, children are expected to make up a quarter of the population. Get in on what is sure to be a money-making opportunity for years to come. Some of the most popular children’s franchises today include childcare, tutoring programs, recreational and athletic programs — franchises geared toward achieving productive minds and bodies.
While you don’t need any specialized skills to become an owner of most children’s franchises, it definitely helps to have a love of kids. Browse our listing to see if there is anything that looks intriguing and follow your dreams. Good luck!
Bricks 4 Kidz
Bricks 4 Kidz provides an extraordinary atmosphere for children to learn, build and play with LEGO Bricks. It offers activities for children ages 3-13, including after-school enrichment classes, week-long summer camps, birthday parties and pre-school classes. Bricks 4 Kidz uses LEGO Bricks and over 200 proprietary model plans to teach children the principles of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) in engaging camps, classes, in-school workshops and birthday parties.
Professor Egghead
As one of the leading children’s franchises, Professor Egghead Science Academy has one goal in mind: to make science cool for kids. A Professor Egghead Science Academy education franchise does not need a physical location. Franchisees hire instructors, who then go to different locations and run educational programs. Locations include: Schools, Parks, Rec Centers, Community Centers, and Homes. Instructors run the Egghead Proprietary curriculum so franchisees don’t have to worry about developing content.
Children’s School of Yoga
The mission of Children’s School of Yoga is to be a child’s first yoga teacher in a fun, age appropriate way. Their goal is for the child to continue practicing yoga into their adult life. They feel that if a child takes just one yoga pose or breathing technique from their program and uses it, then they have achieved our mission. All of the classes for children are curriculum-based, age-appropriate, and theme-orientated. Owner Doreen Foxwell personally trains all of her teachers and franchisees and continues to work closely with them.
Space Walk
Space Walk, America’s leading provider of inflatable fun, has over 40 years of experience unlocking the success of people like you across the United States. With our Partner Program, Space Walk will put you into business for yourself and commit long term to helping you become a success in your community. We’re the inventors of the inflatable amusement industry and have already helped many families and individuals just like you across the country. When you become a space walk partner you will receive: inflatables to rent in your community, you do not have to purchase the equipment; some Space Walk partners have over $200,000 worth of equipment that Space Walk provided; a custom designed computer program for taking reservations; a business license — no cost to you because Space Walk pays for it; and more.
Tot Squad
Tot Squad comes to the rescue of busy parents and caregivers every day by providing the care, safety and installation of their baby gear both in retail settings and at home. To date, Tot Squad has served thousands of happy parents and caregivers, expanded our services to include repairs and certified car seat installations, and established partnerships with some of the most significant brands and retailers in the parenting space.
Rockin’ Jump
Rockin’ Jump is a family friendly, indoor trampoline park with over with arenas for open jumping, dodgeball, basketball, a foam pit and private party rooms. As one of the up-and-coming children’s franchises, it is also an exciting alternative for birthday parties and family gatherings, where quality food and private party rooms were guaranteed, and kids can safely play while we socialized with other parents.
Kinderdance Int’l
Kinderdance is the original worldwide dance, motor development, gymnastics and fitness program that combines academic readiness skills which are specifically designed for children ages 2 to 12. What makes Kinderdance unique is that all of their programs incorporate educational concepts in a developmentally designed curriculum that teaches to the total child. They place special emphasis on building “Self Confidence” and “Self-Esteem” in young children. Franchisees offer Kinderdance’s innovative “education through dance” programs to thousands of children across North America, teaching at YMCAs, churches, public and private school systems, military bases and community centers, in addition to preschools and child-care centers.
STEM for Kids
As the founder and CEO of STEM For Kids, Moni Singh is connecting industry with academia through STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. Her two-fold mission: make STEM fun and real for children. She and her organization have enabled thousands of children in grades K-12 to experience science, engineering and computer programming in a hands-on way. Singh launched STEM For Kids children’s franchises to broaden the reach of her STEM programs.
Sing Your Name
Sing Your Name is a distributorship offering a wide range of hugely popular personalized children’s products, from personalized music CDs to one-of-a-kind interactive Kids Story Books. For simpler tastes, Sing Your Name also offers a full line of personalized paper products including personalized name poems and growth charts. Unique to children’s franchise, Sing Your Name offers multiple start-up packages designed to fit any budget.
British Swim School, USA
British Swim School was created to provide new franchise owners with a feeling of fulfillment and purpose in helping save children’s lives. Unlike the other swim schools, British Swim School owners don’t need a great deal of money to get their businesses up and running. British Swim School has spent years developing partnerships with existing organizations to find existing pools for its franchise owners to utilize. The organization reaches more than 6,000 students per week and conducted more than 250,000 swimming lessons in 2013.
Hobby Quest
Hobby Quest’s franchisee model has been developed as a home-based business. The primary business of Hobby Quest is after-school programs for children aged 5 to 14 years old, working mainly with and in schools and community centers. The secondary line of business is providing outlets for children through such activities as summer camps, birthday parties, Boy Scouts functions and private classes. To ensure quality and consistency, Hobby Quest operates a network of support in the vital areas related to the development and operation of each franchise.
e2 Young Engineers
e2 Young Engineers’ home-based, children’s franchise provides education and tutoring services to children and families, utilizing proprietary curriculums focused around using LEGO and K’nex bricks, while instilling specific skills in children that will be invaluable to them for the rest of their lives. Program delivery methods include cooperation with local community centers, schools, playgroups, various religious institutions and any other center where children activities may occur. Franchisees operate in an exclusive territory and are provided the full support of e2 Young Engineers management team and global network of support staff.
Kids in Sports
Kids in Sports was started in 1999 in New York City by Michael Strutt and Kenneth Colon whose passion for sports and coaching led them to design programs that teach children ages 12 months to 12 years the fundamentals of sports in a safe, fun, friendly and supportive environment. In addition to the basic rules and skills of sports children learn sportsmanship, teamwork, respect and communication — the building blocks for young athletes. The founders’ goal is to team up with qualified people that will bring the same passion and energy for operating a children’s sports program as they always have. They, along with their team, manage all support of their franchisees. Kids In Sports is positioned to be a leader in the area of children’s sports instructional programs and they look forward to expanding their successful brand.
Kidz Art
KidzArt is a drawing-based fine arts program, offering classes, parties, camps and workshops, with curriculum that never repeats and a variety of creativity-oriented educational programs. Teach yourself or hire a staff of teachers on a full- or part-time basis. You can easily change as your business grows. Ongoing monthly training is available via curriculum, conference calls, webinars and videos.
JumpBunch
If you enjoy working with children and you are excited about growing your own business, a JumpBunch franchise may be right for you. JumpBunch brings sports and fitness classes to existing daycare, preschool and school age classrooms. Since classes are held at the schools, this is a low-overhead, home-based business. JumpBunch serves a broad audience of children from 15 months to 12 years old with proven, age-appropriate programs for toddlers, preschool and school age kids. Today, over 50,000 children around the world enjoy JumpBunch classes every week. JumpBunch is fueled by over 300 lesson plans matched with sports equipment carefully sourced to be safe and age appropriate. JumpBunch is a tried and proven business model that positions owners to fill a real need valued by parents and school directors.
Imagination Yoga
Imagination Yoga is a curriculum-based kids yoga program that inspires real change in the lives of children. Not only is it a fun and effective kids yoga class, it is also an opportunity to teach them concepts like compassion, concentration, relaxation and something they call being ‘Boldly kind.’ Imagination Yoga instructors teach children ages 2 through 12 yoga poses and concepts by having them act out adventure stories set in farms, castles, outer space and more.
Pigtails & Crewcuts
Kids love Pigtails & Crewcuts children’s salon because it’s a world made just for them, and parents love the salon because they know their kids are in good hands. In addition to hair styling services, each Pigtails & Crewcuts has its own party room, available for themed birthday celebrations, as well as a retail section. In just over 10 years, owner Wade Brannon has grown Pigtails & Crewcuts to more than 50 franchise locations across the country, providing outstanding service to kids and their parents. His expertise has guided Pigtails & Crewcuts to become one of the fastest-growing children’s franchises in the United States, where Entrepreneur Magazine has named it to the Franchise 500 list for five consecutive years. In addition, in 2010, Parents Magazine named Pigtails & Crewcuts one of the Top 10 Chains for Kid Birthday Parties.
Mathnasium
Mathnasium is a specialized math-only children’s franchise with learning centers in 16 countries, beyond the U.S. and Canada. Mathnasium Learning Center’s franchise opportunity is an excellent blend of owning a business while making a positive impact on children. There is a growing demand for quality math instruction. Kids across the country struggle in math every day. Mathnasium presents a special opportunity for entrepreneurs to invest in themselves while enjoying the ability to motivate and inspire others. Help children discover how much fun math can be as they catch up, maintain and get ahead in their education.
Kumon
High school math teacher Toru Kumon developed the Kumon method of learning more than 50 years ago in Japan, when his son was struggling with second-grade arithmetic. Today, at locations throughout North America, Kumon franchisees apply this method of daily practice and self-paced advancement to children’s math and reading skills. Kumon is different from other learning programs in that your students will be actively developing critical, self-learning skills as they progress through their Kumon Math and Reading Worksheets. They’ll build a solid grasp of each concept as they successfully solve each worksheet. Kumon has helped millions of children advance their reading and math abilities. As a franchise owner you’ll help your students build the critical math and reading skills that can help them achieve more in school, and in life.
Apex Fun Run
Unlike many other children’s franchises, Apex Fun Run makes a significant impact on local communities by raising funds desperately needed by teachers and schools. Their events typically raise twice the capital of traditional fundraisers. Along with fundraising activities, as one of the up-and-coming children’s franchises, Apex Fun Run teaches young children leadership and development skills found nowhere else. Founder Scott Donnell combined his passion for fitness and leadership, with a successful fundraising component that awards students prizes for their pledges, and the pledges help to raise well-needed funds for elementary schools. Ten percent of what is raised in the classroom goes directly back to the teacher for something for his/her classroom.
