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APK! Academy

Shape a Brighter Future for Children and Yourself.
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About This Franchise

Achieving Excellence Together

About This Franchise

Achieving Excellence Together

Achieving Excellence Together. Absolutely, Positively, Kids! (APK!) has been bringing out the greatness in children since 2005, having earned awards for Best Childcare Center, Best Afterschool Program and Best Summer Camp! More than anything else, what defines APK! is the success of the students whose parents come back after graduating and share stories of how their child’s APK! experience gave them the tools they needed to excel.From our skilled teachers to our administrators, warm, responsive care coupled with a secure learning environment is our core vision. Each APK! team-member knows that the quality of relationships which children experience during their first 5 years of life have a deep and lasting impact on their future development, and that knowledge guides them every step of their day.The foundation of Absolutely, Positively, Kids! is the environment we create within our physical buildings. Our facility, curriculum, teachers and educational resources work together in a highly coordinated endeavor that makes the most of the window of opportunity in brain development between infancy and age five.Having enriched the lives of children for two decades, we are ready to bring our award-winning brand to new neighborhoods through franchise offerings.

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Having enriched the lives of children in Illinois and Iowa for two decades

We are ready to bring our award- winning brand to new neighborhoods through franchise offerings.

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Why Buy

Join an Award-Winning Brand in the Early Childhood Education Industry

The demand for quality early childhood education is greater than ever. According to the Center for American Progress, 67.8% of children under age
six have all available parents in the workforce.* The high rate of dual income families is just one factor driving industry growth, which is projected to reach $487 billion by 2030 – a CAGR of 13.5%.

With a proven and popular curriculum, an APK! Academy franchise offers a lucrative investment opportunity in this high-growth industry:

Robust ROI

Create a path to financial success with proven and growing demand for our widely-lauded curriculum and competitive startup costs.

Acclaimed Brand

Gain a competitive advantage by joining a brand that’s won numerous awards, including Best Childcare Center, Best Afterschool Program, and Best Summer Camp.

Hands-On Support

Take the worry out of launching a business with an open line of communication to one of the most experienced and dedicated management teams in the industry.

Turnkey Business Model

Run your APK! Academy franchise smoothly and profitably by leveraging the same streamlined operating efficiencies that we employ at our six successful locations.

Rewarding Work

Build a stronger community by empowering young children to develop the knowledge, skills, and awareness required to live purposeful and successful lives.

Required Investment

A Rewarding Investment

Franchise Fee

  • $40,000

Minimum Initial Investment Including Franchise Fee

  • $163,000

Royalty Fee

  • 6%
  • of gross sales

Required Local Marketing Spend

  • 2%
  • of gross sales
Who Is a Good Fit For Us?

APK! Academy Franchise Partners

APK! Academy is more than a franchise opportunity. It’s a chance to shape a brighter future for the next generation – and for yourself. It’s important for our franchisees to be committed to the APK! Academy brand values and mission. Early childhood education is a partnership between parents, children and teachers, so successful candidates will take the responsibility of working with young minds seriously. In addition to a warm and loving nature, top-notch communication skills, and an abundance of patience, you should also have the necessary management abilities to keep a busy school environment running smoothly. Above all, our ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing the best possible educational experience for children and their families.
We’re looking for:
  • Commitment to Maximizing Each Child’s Potential
  • Strong Sales and Customer Service Abilities
  • Timing and Schedule Management Proficiency

Training & Support

We’re Invested in Your Success

An APK! Academy franchise is more than a business opportunity. It’s a partnership where we’re equally invested in you. Drawing on our extensive experience, we’re committed to helping our franchise partners acquire the knowledge and build the necessary skills to thrive in the early childhood education
industry. We offer:

Comprehensive Training

Whether it’s understanding the curriculum or our established practices, our training program will give you a solid base of knowledge on which to build your APK! Academy franchise.

Operational Support

From day one, our management team is just a phone call away if you need help in any areas of business operations.

Impactful Marketing

Grow your customer base through access to our established brand, including design collateral, social media platforms, SEO/SEM strategies, and local marketing plans.

Effective Recruitment

The APK! Academy management will help you build a dream team of qualified industry professionals through our established recruitment channels.

Every Day Is a New Adventure When You Franchise with APK! Academy!

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The Franchise Process

5 Simple Steps to Franchise Success

Explore Your Opportunity

Complete our form on our website and we will reach out to provide you with more information.

Meet the Team

We will schedule an in-person or remote meeting to review your application and discuss details as we begin our partnership.

Visit Us and See Our Business

Our franchise development representative will schedule a visit to our corporate location. Here, we will review detailed information on our business model, support, and marketing tools available.

Review and Decide

We will send you a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for your review. You will have 14 days to review the document.

Join the Team

After the FDD review, this is the time to apply for financing if needed!

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Our locations

Bettendorf, Iowa

Silvis, Illinois

Eldridge, Iowa

Camanche, Iowa

DeWitt, Iowa

Rock Island, Illinois

Let’s Grow Together!
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