Franchise Interviews 4.0

Franchise Interview with Great Play

Great Play Franchise Opportunity
Today, Franchise Interviews is meeting with Keith Camhi, Co-founder and CEO of the Great Play franchise opportunity: Great Play first opened in Stamford, Conn., in 2006 by fitness buffs Jyl & Keith Camhi. The franchised gym model for children provides fun-filled motor skills, sports skills, and physical education classes for children ages six months through fifth grade and birthday parties. The business press has suggested Great Play "is an innovative concept in a fast-growing industry" (see Small Business Opportunities article).

Franchise Interview with the Goddard School

Goddard School Franchise
Despite the economic climate, Goddard has continued to expand, opening 39 locations in 2009 and on pace to open at least 20 locations in 2010. The interview will focus on the brand's national growth strategy, what Goddard looks for in potential franchisees, and how the brand has adapted over the past few years. Recently named #1 Childcare Franchise in the United States by Entrepreneur magazine for the ninth consecutive year (January 2010) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales) by Franchise Times for the second straight year (October 2008), Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI) is expanding The Goddard School® network throughout the United States.
 
 

Franchise Interview with Gamin Ride

Gamin Ride Franchise Opportunity
Today's show is based on the concept of fun. We are meeting with the Gamin Ride franchise opportunity. Gamin Ride is a mobile, indoor-outdoor entertainment theater experience that brings the latest video games, movies, lighting, and sound technology to residential and commercial clients.
 

Franchise Interview with Games2U

Games2U Franchise
David Pikoff, co-founder of Games2U, launched the mobile video game theater franchise in Austin, TX in 2007. David will discuss how Games2U quickly replaces "same-old" traditional birthday celebrations such as bowling, ice skating, and pizza parties. He will discuss how he and Stuart developed the idea for Games2U and what working with a sibling is like. David can also share their current strategies for helping to expand the business throughout the country.  
 
 

Franchise Interviews welcomes back the Fun Bus

Franchise Interviews welcomes back the Fun Bus. We are meeting with Stacey Kimmins of the FUN BUS franchise opportunity.  FUN BUS is a fully climate controlled mobile fitness “gym on wheels” which serves children ages 2–7 years. At FUN BUS, their mission is to “drive the love of fitness to the young child” and they do this by bringing weekly fitness FUN classes/sessions to daycares and preschools, as well as birthday parties and special events.  FUN BUS kids are always beyond excited to see the BIG GREEN BUS roll up! Two trained

Franchise Interview with the Fun Bus

We had an opportunity to meet with Fun Bus at the International Franchise Expo in NYC.  It’s more than a bus…. It’s an experience! FUN BUS Fitness FUN on Wheels® is THE Children’s “FUN Fitness Program”, with a low-cost, multiple revenue streams, and profitable operating system offering a FUN time, FUN talk and a FUN experience for everyone. The Company’s foundation is solid and based on our experienced and dedicated people. We are the first to make this type of business affordable, the ONLY franchise doing this, and for that reason, our group of Franchisees will be at the forefront of an industry that just now is coming into its own!!
 

Franchise Interview with Young Engineers

We are meeting with Amir Asor, CEO and founder of E squared, young engineers. E-squared, young engineers’ enrichment programs implement a balanced education (combining education and entertainment) method. E squared, young engineers have created an assortment of programs that can be utilized to teach the most significant subjects. Children joining their educational community can learn and enjoy the likes of arithmetic, physics, and mechanical and software engineering. 
 

Franchise Interview with Engineering for Kids

Franchise Interviews meet with the Engineering for Kids franchise. Engineering for Kids comes from the mind of educator Dori Roberts. With an extensive math and technology education background, Roberts taught engineering at the high school level for 11 years. During her teaching career, she saw a dire need for math, science, and engineering programs. She started an afterschool club that participated in various engineering and science-based competitions to fill this void.
 

Franchise Interview with Creatif

We are meeting with the founder of Creatif, Jaya Aiyar. Creatif is an experiential art destination that looks to entertain, educate, and inspire. An art studio for all ages, Creatif boasts unique and innovative technology, various options, and an award-winning studio space.
Creatif was founded in 2018 by Jaya Aiyar, realizing that while the demand for family activities grew, only some concepts were suitable for kids and adults, especially regarding art and family experiences.

Franchise Interviews Welcomes back the Code Ninja Franchise Opportunity

Franchise Interview with Code NinjasWe are meeting with Justin Nihiser, CEO of Code Ninjas. Code Ninjas® is the world's largest and fastest-growing kids coding franchise, with hundreds of locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Their goal is to create the problem solvers of tomorrow. Kids learn to code at their centers while building their own video games in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment. Kids gain confidence, logic, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills that will serve them for the rest of their lives.