Drama Kids International

The Difference is Dramatic!

Business Type

Franchise

Number of Units

137

In Business Since

1982

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Overview

In 1985, Helen O' Grady, a popular TV actress in Australia, decided to create a completely new way to develop children and created a children’s drama program using various fun and fast paced drama activities to build children’s speaking, acting and social skills. Parents saw the remarkable benefits of class participation and classes built quickly throughout Australia. In 1989, the program was launched into other countries as The Helen O’Grady Children’s Drama Academy.

Today her children's drama program has proved so successful that there are over 45,000 students currently attending classes in over 1,500 locations throughout the United States, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe. Drama Kids International, Inc. is both proud and excited to be the exclusive U.S. provider of the Helen O'Grady Children's Drama Program, the most popular after-school children’s drama program in the world offering acting classes for toddlers, acting classes for kids, and acting classes for teens.

This award-winning kids’ acting program has been internationally recognized for its creative drama curriculum and unique teaching methods that are great fun and highly developmental for all children. Many students discover the joy of acting and decide to pursue further stage work; other students attend just because Drama Kids helps them build important skills that are used in whatever future endeavors they pursue. Come see why at Drama Kids - “The Difference is Dramatic.”

Products & Services

Drama Kids International a franchise opportunity from Franchise Genius

A Dramatic business awaits you with Drama Kids International, the USA provider of the world’s largest and most popular drama programs. We serve age groups 3-18 via a wide range of offerings that are held in locations convenient for students and parents. Our business can be ran out of a home-based office with weekly classes held throughout communities in schools, community centers, and many other similar locations. We also work with other organizations such as parks& rec. departments, scouting organizations, and YMCA’s to provide our quality program to their members and to the general public. Drama Kids Summer Camps are offered in the summer to meet the growing demand for quality summer camps and teen workshops.

Our program is a leading edge drama program that is unlike any other drama program being offered in the US today. We use a specialized curriculum combined with customized teaching techniques to ensure that each student – regardless of age, ability, or personality - receives quality instruction, fast paced fun, and well deserved recognition. The magic of creative dramatic arts participation combined with our delivery techniques and copyrighted curriculum results in fantastic results for our students and loyal customers. Many of our students stay with us for several years.

Almost all parents understand the important benefits gained by children participating in drama activities. With 45,000 children currently enrolled in our program around the world – we are proud to say that our owners make a Dramatic Difference in the students we serve.

Training & Support

Initial and ongoing training of franchise owners is a basic ingredient of our system and covers drama principles, program knowledge, sales and marketing, and business management. Training begins with a home study preparation program. This initial pre-training includes the necessary steps to start up your new business. New franchisees then attend Drama Kids New Owner Training, a comprehensive 1-week classroom training session conducted in Hanover, Maryland. Training is then reinforced with an on-location visit by us to help boost your initial marketing results and help you kick off your first classes. Our support of your business continues with 24-hour phone and email support, regional meetings, and our annual conference, always a highlight each year and a perfect way to connect with other DramaKids owners.

Marketing
Drama Kids International franchise owners are supported by an outstanding marketing program designed to build customer confidence, credibility, name recognition, and provide you with a substantial competitive edge. Franchisees order professionally created mailers, brochures and postcards. Also available are free downloadable newspaper advertisements, pictures, student newsletters, and other important advertising tools. Drama Kids engages a national public relations company to help each owner build maximum local visibility and credibility through the local media in your area.

Technology
Drama Kids uses the latest technology to stream-line business functions and enhance communications within the organization. Our Intranet system, iHITS, enables franchise owners to communicate online with DKI personnel and serves as our digital library to provide you with downloadable pictures, class recommendations, business advice, and advertising items you need to grow your business. In addition, we provide your own individual web pages which your customers can directly access to get your local business and class information.

Why Drama Kids International?

Our franchise process allows you to become a member of our exciting organization. For a surprisingly low investment, you too can begin building equity and a real future with your own Drama Kids franchise. Consider these advantages:

Being your own boss and controlling your owndestiny
Making a positive powerful positive difference in your students’ skills and in their confidence to achieve.
Flexible hours
Work from home
Creative independence
Pride in ownership
No prior drama experience necessary

Are You a Good Fit for Drama Kids International?

Before you consider starting a Drama Kids International business, ask yourself these questions:

Do you have a passion for working with children?
Do you have a desire to earn what you are worth?
Do you feel you have good people skills?
Do you have a flair for creativity?
Are you self-motivated and disciplined?
Do you have a desire to own your own business?
Would you like more flexibility and control with your career?
Do you want to be your own boss?
Do you want to work from home?

If you answer yes to most of these questions, the next question you'll probably ask is:
Should I buy a franchise, or should I go it alone?"

Drama Kids helps you succeed by providing you with a proven program which includes 15 year cycle of curriculum combined with music, crafts, teaching techniques and other materials that save you countless hours of writing and testing. Franchising allows you to be “In Business For Yourself, But Not By Yourself”.

We are looking for degreed teachers, or business people who have:

A keen interest in the education of young children
A commitment to quality
Strong people skills: networking, customer service, sales, human resources

To be successful in this business, you really must love children and people. Even with the power of a solid franchise behind you, building a business is hard work. Many franchisees don’t mind working hard because they are building something real for themselves while making a positive difference in the children they serve.

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