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Franchise Opportunity Information Center

The franchise universe offers a variety of franchise opportunities in a myriad of franchise categories encompassing everything from advertising franchises to home based franchises to women's franchises.

The Franchise Information Center at America's Best Franchises will provide Franchise Opportunity Information that may be relevant to your search for a franchise and provide answers to Frequently Asked Questions as they relate to our Directory of Franchise Opportunities, Franchise Businesses and Business Opportunities.

Additionally, we'll feature franchise articles, profile franchise and business opportunities and cover franchise business strategies that an entrepreneur needs to know to start and run a franchise.

The New Franchise Rule

The New Franchise Rule will Provide Franchise Buyers with More Information

July 1, 2008 - The franchise industry has changed considerably even in the past few years, but the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Franchise Rule that governs the industry hasn't undergone any changes since it was originally created in 1978. In an effort to streamline the Franchise Rule to make it more similar to the, Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (or UFOC - the official document franchises use to disclose information about their business to potential buyers), the Rule is undergoing a transformation. The amendments to the Franchise Rule were announced in January 2007, and as of July 1, 2008 all franchisors are required to comply with the new regulations. As a result, prospective franchisees will have access to more information about the franchises they're considering buying than ever before.

Some of the 23 Items Included in the New Rule...

The purpose of the Franchise Rule document is to give prospective franchisees the information they need to evaluate the risks and benefits associated with investing in a particular franchise so they can make an informed decision. Under the Rule, franchisors must provide all potential buyers with a disclosure document containing 23 specific items of information about the offered franchise, its officers, and other franchise owners. Some of the required disclosure topics include:

  • The franchise's litigation history including material lawsuits pertaining to the franchise relationship that have been filed by or against the franchisor.
  • Past and present franchise owners and their contact information.
  • The amended Franchise Rule requires disclosure of a franchisor's use of confidentiality clauses that prohibit or restrict existing or former franchise owners from discussing their experience with prospective buyers.
  • Any exclusivity of territories that comes with the franchise.
  • Assistance the franchisor provides its owners.
  • The cost of purchasing and starting up a franchise.
  • If a franchisor makes representations about the financial performance of the franchise, this topic also must be included, as well as the material basis backing up those representations.
How is the New Rule Different from the UFOC Guidelines?

Although the new Franchise Rule is similar to the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) guidelines, it requires franchisors to provide more extensive disclosure information regarding certain aspects of the franchise owner-franchisor relationship. Unlike the UFOC Guidelines, with the new Franchise Rule you'll have access to information regarding:

  • Lawsuits the franchisor has filed against owners.
  • The franchisor's use of "confidentiality clauses" in lawsuit settlements.
  • A warning when there is no exclusive territory.
  • An explanation of what the term "renewal" means for each franchise system.
  • The existence and identification of trademark-specific franchise owner associations that are either sponsored by or endorsed by the franchise system.
What it Doesn't Tell you:

In a few instances, the amended Rule requires Franchisors to disclose less information than the UFOC guidelines. For example, the new Franchise Rule does not require disclosure of "risk factors", franchise broker information, or extensive information about every component of any computer system that a franchise owner must purchase. Prior to entering into an agreement with a franchisor, it's important for you to learn as much as you can about the franchise opportunity and inquire about what is expected of you. For example, if you learn from a franchisor that you will need to purchase additional computer equipment to run your business, you can budget for that expense in advance.

Exemptions:

The Franchise Rule only applies to franchise locations in the U.S. or its territories. The new rule does not apply to franchise buyers investing $1 million or more initially or franchise buyers who have been in the business for at least five years and have a net worth of at least $5 million. Business opportunities will no longer be covered by the Franchise Rule, instead they'll be regulated by a separate Business Opportunity Rule which was approved by the FTC in January 2007 and is currently in the process of being finalized. Business opportunities that were formerly covered by the Franchise Rule remain covered under an interim Business Opportunity Rule, until the revised proposed Business Opportunity Rule is enacted.

A Rule for the Future

In a reflection of the digital age, the amended Franchise Rule allows franchise companies to deliver the disclosure document to franchise owners electronically (via the franchisor's website, e-mail, or CD-ROM). The new rule also provides solutions to problems, inconsistencies, and inefficiencies that existed in the original Franchise Rule. When you are deciding which franchise is right for you, be sure to take the time to review the information that's provided in the Franchise Rule.

Franchise Territories

Franchise territories are vital to the success of any franchise business. The size and demographics of a protected territory will very from franchise to franchise and within franchises as well. You very well may have an opportunity to negotiate the size and demographics of your protected territory. The time to address this is, of course, prior to the purchase of the franchise.

Establishing a protected territory will ensure you will not have to compete for market share for your product or services from a like franchise unit using the same brand name.

The size of the territory should be large enough to ensure at least the potential for earnings whether it be in a retail setting or by way of demand for the service you are providing. Be advised, typically, the larger and more successful a franchise system, the smaller the franchise territory will be. It will be to your advantage to proactively speak to multiples of current franchisees to determine the size and demographics of their territory.

Most important, do not rely on a verbal franchise territory commitment from the franchisor. Be sure to get all assurances in writing and get it done prior to signing the Franchise Agreement. With this in hand and an exclusive territory in place, you'll have a far greater chance of success in your Franchise Business.

Franchising for Women

Franchising for women has almost become an industry in and of itself in 2008. Franchise models designed to benefit from the innate skills a woman posesses are cropping up across America. It's no surprise new franchise concepts, particularly home based franchises, meet the flexibility needs today's busy moms require.

FranchisingforWomen.com recently posted an article featuring Top Home Based Women's Franchises. Most of the franchise opportunities featured are children's home based franchises, cleaning franchises, business services franchises or pet related franchise businesses.

FranchisingforWomen.com

Franchises for Sale

Franchises for sale here in the U.S and franchises for sale internationally - are they the same or are their different franchise business models available abroad?

There are a variety of franchises for sale in other countries that are not available for sale in the U.S. You may want to visit FranchiseIndia.com to view some of India's top business opportunities. You will see many franchise businesses listed that are not available in the U.S.

Franchises for Sale

Home Based Women's Franchises

Home based women's franchises provide a lot of flexibility and offer a lower cost of entry. Why not be your own boss? More and more women are opening their own home based businesses. The ability to set your own hours and the ease of working at home is appealing to many. It can be daunting to set up your own home business, especially if you're planning on making your business your primary source of income. If coming up with your own company seems too risky or overwhelming; then it is best to invest in an already established and successful franchise. There are an endless number of home based franchises that are a great fit for women.

Commercial Cleaning Companies: Home based cleaning companies have been around for decades. Whether you are interested in cleaning houses, carpets, or commercial cleaning, you will have multiple franchises to choose from. Jan-Pro, Chem-Dry Carpet Drapery and Upholstery Cleaning, and Service Master Clean are some of the top home based cleaning franchises out there today.

Health and Wellness: Living in a health and wellness crazed nation has lead to an increase in home based health and wellness franchises. There are companies that specialize in healthcare for seniors if you have a strong interest in working with the aging baby boomer population. If you love children and love being around children, a home based children's franchise may be a good option. Top children's franchises include: Young Rembrandts, Club Z In-Home Tutoring franchise, Gigglemedia, Mad Science and more .

Retail: Who doesn't love shopping and gift giving? Generations of women have made a living selling Avon. Today there are more options then ever in the home retail market. It is best to sell what you love whether it is cosmetics, jewelry, or gift items. Some of today's leading home retail companies are Candy Bouquet, Filthy Rich (jewelry), Apricot Lane (women's accessories), Faces Cosmetics, and Speaking Roses (printed roses).

Pet Services: If you love working with animals then a pet based home franchise is for you. Long gone are the days of flyers advertising dog walking services. Some of the more successful pet geared home franchises are: Pet Butler, Bark Busters Home Dog Training, and Fetch! (pet setting and dog walking).

Final Tips: No matter what industry you chose to enter with your home based franchise, you will want to do a fair amount of research before you get started. You need to check that the company is reputable and understand how much you will need to invest in the company in relation to how much you should expect to earn. Review your finances carefully and make sure you can afford the investment and still have a safety net in your savings account. AmericasBestFranchises.com is a good resource for checking on the reputation and investment costs of home franchises.

The bottom line is: find something you love, do the research, and enjoy the satisfaction of being your own boss.

Home Based Franchises

Franchises Are a Barometer of Our Economy

Franchises may be the lifeblood of our overall economy. From the day our children are born, we buy products and services from children's franchises whether in Seattle, Washington or Des Moines, Iowa or Manhattan, New York.

From children's books, to baby clothes, to toys and games, to child care franchises, playtime centers, and, of course, tutoring franchises offering specialized education in math, reading, test preparation, all provided by children's franchises across America.

As young adults franchise businesses assist us in buying real estate, lawn care, home improvement and handyman services. Working moms call franchises for residential maid services, nannie care, babysitting, music lessons and child birthday party franchises for birthdays from ages 4 to 15.

When your car breaks down, you call a franchise business to replace your transmission or windshield or you call franchises to provide body repair or auto painting. And, weekly, most of us choose to have our car washed at a franchise business.

Shopping malls, strip centers and retail outlets all house franchises to provide your every need including children's franchises offering clothing, shoes, and video game franchises to entertain our children while we shop.

Franchising has become and ever present staple of the American landscape. One-third of the U.S. domestic product flows through franchises and franchise businesses employ 1 of every 16 workers across America.

Food franchises with brand names like McDonalds, Burger King, Subway, and Taco Bell are popular quick casual to fast food restaurant franchises that all of us have visited most of our lives. Today, new franchises offer great tasting food including franchises offering Greek food, Mexican food, Indian food, pizza, barbeque, healthy food like smoothies and more.

Franchises may be serving no greater need than to provide home health care, senior services to our aging baby boomers. Senior care franchise opportunities offer either medical or non-medical home health care to provide seniors an opportunity to live independently from the comfort of their own home.

When you buy a franchise, whether it is a home based franchise business or a fast food franchise you are buying experience and knowledge. A franchise business model, time tested, giving you a shortcut to success.

Franchises are important to our economy and important to you...everyday of your life.

Franchises

Italy's Best Coffee Business Opportunity

Italy's Best Coffee business opportunity distributes "Lavazza" gourmet coffee and is now offering distributorships here in the United States. Italy's Best is considered one of the master distributorships in Italy because of their extensive experience and innovative ideas. Are they offering distributorships nationally?

Yes, Italy's Best Gourmet Coffee Business distributorship is expanding nationally. In addition to Lavazza, they also distribute Folgers® Coffee which is a Procter & Gamble® company.

Italy's Best Coffee Business Opportunity

Franchise Opportunities in 2008

Franchise Opportunities in 2008 total approximately 2500 in 18 industries ranging from automotive franchises to kids franchises to home based businesses to franchises for women. Is there one particular franchise industry that seems to be growing faster than another?

There are actually almost 3000 franchise opportunities available in the franchise universe. The fast food franchise category has nearly 500 franchise concepts available which represents about 20% of the total number of franchise opportunities.

Retail franchises and Service businesses together represent another 22% followed by Restaurant franchises and maintenance services franchises at 8% each.

BEST Franchise to Own

International Franchise Association (IFA)

International Franchise Association (IFA)
Veteran's Assistance Program Wins Award of Excellence


WASHINGTON, DC, June 23, 2008—The International Franchise Association (IFA) has received an Award of Excellence from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative (VetFran). IFA is one of only 11 to receive the 2008 Associations Advance America Awards in the third round of the selection process.

“We are thrilled that IFA has been recognized as an association that propels America forward,” said Matthew Shay, IFA president and CEO. “The VetFran program is one of IFA’s flagship programs. It demonstrates the diversity and reach of franchising and its impact on our country.”

ASAE serves approximately 10,000 associations that represent more than 287 million people and organizations worldwide. Each year, up to 50 associations are selected to receive the ASAE Associations Advance America Award of Excellence for improving the quality of life in America today. This year, 38 organizations were selected in three rounds. Of those, six will be chosen to receive the highly coveted ASAE Summit Award presented each September.

Endorsed by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, VetFran was conceived by franchise entrepreneur Don Dwyer, the late founder of The Dwyer Group, a holding company of six service-based franchises. Under the leadership of Dwyer’s daughter Dina Dwyer-Owens, chairwoman and CEO of the Dwyer Group and 1st Vice Chair of IFA, the program was re-initiated following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Since then nearly 1,100 honorably-discharged veterans have acquired franchised small businesses using VetFran financial incentives offered by the IFA-member participating companies. Typically, incentives are discounts of the initial fee that lower the up-front cash necessary to obtain a franchise.

“IFA’s program truly embodies the spirit of the Associations Advance America campaign. It is an honor and an inspiration to showcase this activity as an example of the many contributions associations are making to advance American society,” said 2007-2008 Associations Advance America Committee Chair Matthew D’Uva, CAE, president of SOCAP International, The Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals in Business.

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Franchising for Women

FranchisingforWomen.com is dedicated to providing aspiring women entrepreneurs with relevant franchise information and expert opinions all with a focus towards helping prospective business owners find the right franchise business for them. Does America's Best Franchises write articles for Franchising for Women?

Yes, Franchising for Women is a relevant franchise information site and we will write articles for them from time to time.

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Children's Franchises for Sale

The franchises for sale in the children's category are all in demand and appear to have great business models and superb training and ongoing support. I am particularly impressed with some of the tutoring franchise opportunities. Is there one or two franchises you feel are head and shoulders above the rest?

There are a variety of franchises for sale in the children's category that have stood the test of time with what are now proven business models. Those ranked #1 in their franchise category like Kumon Education, the Club Z In-home Tutoring franchise and Young Rembrandts child art franchise are only a few of those that seem to set them self apart.

Children's Franchises for Sale

GNC Franchise Opportunity

GNC Franchise and franchisees benefit from a booming self-care economy by selling nutritioinal supplements. GNC does have the lion share of that specialty-retail market which now exceeds $21billion. If I buy a GNC franchise what kind of training will I receive?

GNC is a franchise that does, more or less, dominate the specialty-retail nutritional supplement market. Today, they are still considered one of the fastest growing franchises and are the world's #1 franchise in its industry category.

Franchise operators must attend and successfully complete a three-phase training program provided by GNC. The program includes local in-store training, classroom training in Pittsburgh, and on-site support in your store during the opening week. The cost of training is included in the initial franchise fee. Franchise operators pay the cost of transportation, lodging and some meals.

GNC Franchise Opportunity

Learning Express Toys Franchise

Learning Express Toys Franchise is one of the most successful children's retail toy store franchises in the United States. What makes the marketing of this franchise opportunity unique to retail?

The Learning Express Toys children's retail franchise opportunity offers an in-house marketing program for all franchisees. They offer guidelines and materials that you can choose to promote your business. They include:

Advertising:

  • Creative, camera-ready advertisements

  • Full-color, bi-monthly consumer direct mail catalogs

  • Full-color, fourth-quarter holiday catalog

  • Custom signage
Promotions:

  • Planned promotional events throughout the year

  • Individual store web homepage
Marketing:

  • Email marketing
V.I.P. Program

Grandparents Club

Birthday Programs

Community Programs

Learning Express Intranet Site - just for storeowners!

Access to "Buying Program" and national "Best Sellers"

Up-to-date vendor terms, discounts and contact
information

Regional Best Seller lists

Reports on up-and-coming hot products

Product sales history

Marketing supplies

Learning Express Toys Franchise

Franchise Opportunity Weekly

Franchise Opportunity Weekly Blog posts an article written by you called "Franchising... Give Yourself a Chance." I found the article to be very profound and truthful about the reality of buying a franchise. Have you published any other articles about owning a franchise business that I might read?

Thank you for the nice compliment regarding the article, "Franchising...Give Yourself a Chance." The Franchise Opportunity Weekly Blog does a great job of publishing franchise information that is informative to the aspiring entrepreneur.

Go to the articles section on this site and you will find a number of articles I have published about the franchise universe. I think you will find them relevant to buying a franchise and informative.

Franchise Opportunity Weekly

Painting Pros Franchise Opportunity

The Painting Pros franchise offers a huge benefit to franchisees in some markets with national accounts like Home Depot, GAP stores, and the Banana Republic. If I buy a Painting Pros franchise, what are my start-up costs?

The Painting Pros franchise tries to open new offices using the most cost effective methods available. This has allowed us to keep your initial investment in the franchise as low as possible. You can expect your initial franchise fee to be somewhere between $15,000 and $50,000. The main factor in the actual cost of opening a The Painting Pros franchise is the size and economy of the market you are opening in. We can provide you with a better estimate once we have received your preliminary application.

Painting Pros Franchise Opportunity

Juice Zone Franchise Opportunity

Juice Zone franchise is in the Smoothie industry which has grown dramatically since the early 1990's. The fact they focus on a healthy, fresh alternative to the fast food industry is appealing to me. Can I install a Juice Zone franchise in my existing business?

Juice Zone franchise is offering both unit and multi-unit franchises to existing businesses. Our opportunity will provide an additional profit source and also increased revenue and traffic by installing a Juice Zone franchise inside your existing business. Start-up costs for this concept of Juice Zone would range from $30,000 to $100,000.

Juice Zone Franchise Opportunity

C&N Publishing Franchise Opportunity

C&N Publishing franchise opportunity is a unique opportunity in the direct marketing arena. The community newspaper they publish is a premium product that is mailed to every home and business in the community. What sets them apart from similar franchise opportunities?

IntelliTurf Franchise Opportunity

IntelliTurf Franchise is the premier franchise business installing backyard putting greens and artificial turf lawn systems. Is the synthetic turf they install recyclable?

IntelliTurf Creates 100 Percent Recyclable Golf Greens and Lawn Systems and Goes Green to Help the Environment.

IntelliTurf is a franchise leader in synthetic putting greens, lawn systems and play areas, with business roots that date back to 1998, is now offering 100% recyclable golf greens and lawn systems.

IntelliTurf, Inc. is the first synthetic turf company to our knowledge tomake a commitment to 100% recyclable turf for our golf greens, lawn systems and play areas. Our surfaces no longer have to be a detriment to the environment.

For years our products have eliminated the need for irrigation saving untold amounts of water. Synthetic Turf maintenance compared to natural grass also greatly reduces emissions. These have been great benefits of our products. In keeping with that tradition, we now can further reduce our environmental impact by recycling the entire backyard golf green or play area.

After 10 years in business and thousands of square feet installed, what changed? The backing of the turf. Almost all synthetic turf produced today for lawns or recreation has a backing produced from urethane. After 8 to 10 years of use, the only place urethane backed turf goes is the landfill. Utilizing fibers that have been around for decades made from Olefin, IntelliTurf products do not have to find the landfill at the end of their life cycle.

The entire package: From the fibers to the adhesive and now the backing, IntelliTurf only installs golf greens and lawns that can be recycled for thousands of products from diapers to car batteries to the construction of highways.

By only installing greens and lawns that can be recycled, our surfaces will make an even greater impact toward a green society.

IntelliTurf distributes it surfaces through our golf business franchises in the United States and looks to expand internationally in 2008. IntelliTurf works with qualified individuals as well as businesses to deliver the highest quality backyard putting greens, synthetic lawns, playgrounds, and other recreational landscaping.

Throughout our years in business customers, companies and colleagues have expressed interest in developing their own synthetic turf business. While installing our artificial turf for backyard putting greens or playgrounds, other contractors or neighbors on the job site would approach us about the products and the business. Now with the innovation of recyclable turf, our business is more attractive than ever. Lars Skylling who owns IntelliTurf of Southern Utah knows how desperate the west is for potable water: "The water shortages will continue to affect everyone across the west as populations grow. Helping to save water while installing a beautiful artificial lawn or backyard golf putting green that does not further negatively impact the environment is nothing short of amazing."

IntelliTurf Franchise Opportunity

Foster's Grille Restaurant Franchise

Foster's Grille restaurant franchise is an award winning opportunity with a proven track record of success and experienced team of owners. What sets Foster's Grille apart from the competition?

We give people a Big Bite of Fun!

What’s more fun than a neighborhood barbeque? Where the only thing better than the fun is the food. The grills are fired up and those big burgers are sizzling. There’s a smoky aroma everywhere and everyone is loving that fresh grilled flavor. That’s what Foster’s Grille is all about. A casual neighborhood restaurant franchise where the whole family can gather and get great tasting food from our ½ lb. “CharBurger” and fresh hand-cut fries, to our extra-thick milkshakes and homemade cakes. All made to order from the freshest ingredients and all served up quickly with a friendly smile!

Foster's Grille Restaurant Franchise

Pirtek USA Franchise Opportunity

Pirtek USA franchise opportunity is a top franchise and world leader in industrial services B2C franchising. I do not have any experience in this industry. Will Pirtek USA have an interest in my being a franchise owner?

Pirtek USA is firmly established as a world leader in franchising. The Pirtek System came to the United States in 1996 where it promptly set all kinds of records. In 2000, the Pirtek System was named the International Franchise of the Year!

You do not need to have previous industry experience to become a Pirtek USA franchise owner. Our owners come from many walks of life including banking, sales, marketing, management and previous business ownership. Few, if any, have any specific mechanical, hydraulic, hose, technical or industry experience. What are high on our evaluation list of a franchise candidate are sales, business and people management skills.

Pirtek USA Franchise Opportunity

Franchise Business for Women

Businesses for women and the number of women in the small business world is certainly on the increase. It seems they're more and more programs, choices and support for women at work and at home. I really want to own my own business but I am not sure where to begin. How do I spot a good business opportunity for me?

Sadly, there is no science or math to picking a business that will be successful. You can, however, take certain steps that will help choose the right business for you.

First, take a good look at yourself to discover where your expertise and interests lie. Where is your passion? Building a business is hard work... so you better have passion for whatever you are doing in order to sustain a consistent level of effort.

Second, consider where you live and what services or products might be needed in your area. If you try to sell refrigerators to eskimos, you won't be in business for very long.

Third, consider buying a franchise vs. a business opportunity. Buying a franchise is like purchasing an existing business with a proven track record. If you choose right, you will have an established brand name, an operating system that works and an exclusive territory to find your customers.

A good franchise company will train you and support you as you evolve your business. Visit franchise headquarters and meet the administrative staff and make sure you are comfortable with those you will be working with on a daily basis.

The best opportunities for you lie at the intersection of your passions, your skills, and what the market will pay for. Even if you are able to find something that matches all three, you still have to make sure that you can actually make money at it. Going through the business planning process can help you decide if an opportunity is worth your time and money or if you have to find something else. It is not always a quick process, but by working through the process and remaining flexible with where it takes you, your chances of finding a good opportunity increase.

Women's Franchise Opportunities

Lady of America franchise has been a leader in the ladies fitness and women's wellness world for more than 20 years. In fact they are the largest full service ladies only fitness centers. What separates LOA, Lady of America Fitness from other women's fitness centers?

Vending Machine Business

Kickbutt Amped Energy Ballz offered by Fun Energy Vending sets themselves apart as a vending opportunity in the billion dollar energy food market. I like that they provide instant and sustained energy without crashing or jitters. Why would Kickbutt Energy Ballz be a better vending opportunity?

Fun Energy Vending offers a business opportunity within the energy food and beverage market. The Kickbutt Energy Ballz are like taking a nutritious energy bar and combining it with an energy drink. That is a powerful, healthy solution.

The best part is that they vend for $1.00 and not just $0.25. The end result makes for a good business opportunity for you.

Vending Machine Business Opportunities

Business Center Development (BCD)

BCD (Business Center Development) offers a turnkey solution for entrepreneurs wanting to open a mail, packing, and shipping business service center. What is the benefit to that of PostNet or AIM Mail Centers?

BCD does not sell franchises. They offer a business opportunity with all the bells and whistles of a franchise but give you the independence of owning your own business, your way.

Here is how BCD works:

For an initial fee, BCD provides you with location, site and leasing assistance; layout and design of your store; products and services selections; marketing collateral and expertise; off-site and on-site training and ongoing support.

There are no franchise fees, no royalty fees, no ongoing charges. Your one time fee covers everything.

You can do whatever you want with your business. You can add services and you can even choose your own name.

The bottom line, is that we get you started by giving you the foundation for your business. We are there to assist you with new services and new products but once that foundation is layed you are an independent businessman.

We are ideal for someone that wants some assistance in the mail, packaging and shipping business in the beginning but has the confidence to work independently in the future.

Young Rembrandts Child Art Franchise

Young Rembrandts children's art franchise has become the recognized leader in art education for children. Their after school programs are certainly sought after in my community. Please tell me more about their history.

The Young Rembrandts Story
National Program Delivers the Power of Art

ELGIN, Ill. (January 15, 2008) – Young Rembrandts Franchise, Inc., views drawing as a skill that can be taught to and learned by all children.

Founded in 1988 by Bette Fetter, Young Rembrandts has become a recognized leader in art education. What began as one person, working with a few children at her kitchen table, has developed into a viable franchise business opportunity with more than 60 locations internationally, including in more than 30 states.

Fetter applied her fine art education and background in child development to create an original, step-by-step method to teach children drawing – the fundamental skill of all visual arts. Research and education experts have now caught on to what Young Rembrandts’ accl