DRAMA KIDS
Drama Kids International provides franchises for drama-based educational programs targeting children and teenagers ages 4 to 17. These programs deliver a progressive curriculum through weekly in-person classes during the school year and themed summer camps, fostering skills in acting, public speaking, leadership, teamwork, confidence, and self-esteem. Franchisees operate at host sites like schools, community centers, and recreation facilities, introducing classes to site operators.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 1% ad fund + $50/mo technology + $50-$100/mo software
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 40 franchised units operating for at least one year as of December 31, 2025, divided into four quartiles of 10 franchisees each based on Gross Sales reports.
* Weighted average gross revenue calculated from the average gross sales of four groups, each comprising 10 franchisees: (10 * $396,461 + 10 * $175,882 + 10 * $94,559 + 10 * $32,058) / 40 total units = $174,740.00. Overall median gross revenue estimated as the average of the medians of the two middle groups (Group Two: $167,266 and Group Three: $89,025) = $128,145.50.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How DRAMA KIDS Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 85% of Children's Education & Enrichment franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Children's Education & Enrichment
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DRAMA KIDS Current | $44K – $55K | $36K | 8.0% | 42 |
| Mathnasium | $113K – $150K | $49K | 10.0% | 995 |
| MATHNASIUM LEARNING CENTERS; MATHNASIUM CENTERS, | $113K – $150K | $49K | 10.0% | 968 |
| SYLVAN LEARNING, SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, SYLVAN | $108K – $239K | $37K | 11.0% | 469 |
| CLUB Z! | $41K – $57K | $27K | 8.0% | 328 |
| SOCCER SHOTS | $43K – $54K | $37K | 7.0% | 306 |
Children's Education & Enrichment Average 39 franchises | $205K – $383K | $41K | 7.8% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 39 Children's Education & Enrichment franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+8 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for DRAMA KIDS franchisees (2023 – 2023)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
40 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a DRAMA KIDS franchise ranges from $43,500 to $54,500. This includes a franchise fee of $36,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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