Drama Kids

$DKRDF500 #472
CategoryChildren's Businesses
SubcategoryChildren's Enrichment Programs: Miscellaneous
Locations44
Franchisee Count41
Franchise Fee$36,000
Item 7 Low$43,500
Item 7 Midpoint$49,000
Item 7 High$54,500
Royalty Fees8% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open0
ParentDrama Kids International, Inc.
Founded1999
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business26
Began FranchisingApril 2000
HQFort Myers, FL
Executives3
LinksWeb
Main Phone(800) 435-6450
FDD IssuedMarch 16, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 🔒
Franchisor

Drama Kids International, Inc. offers franchises for the operation of Drama Kids Businesses, which provide drama-educational programs for children and teenagers ages 4 to 17, using a progressive curriculum that develops acting skills, public speaking skills, creative thinking, leadership skills, confidence, and self-esteem.

Drama Kids International, Inc. is a Florida corporation founded in 1999, wholly owned by its founders. Key executives include CEO Douglas C. Howard and President Faith Gavelek, with no affiliates or parent companies.

Drama Kids International, Inc. offers franchises for the operation of Drama Kids Businesses, which provide drama-educational programs for children and teenagers ages 4 to 17, using a progressive curriculum that develops acting skills, public speaking skills, creative thinking, leadership skills, confidence, and self-esteem.

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