History of
Bricks 4 Kidz
The BRICKS 4 KIDZ model, was founded by Michelle Cote in St. Augustine,
FL. Michelle started an after-school Spanish Class (outside the school
system). In the Spring of 2008 while filling out the forms to become a
"School Board Vendor," teaching Spanish at the school the following
school year, Michelle noticed a category (on the form) for "Creative
Science." Her son loves to play with Lego® bricks, and she thought to
herself…"Maybe I could lead a Creative Science Lego® class too."
Michelle was awarded the bid for both the after- school Spanish and the
Creative Science Lego® class. That summer Michelle advertised a Spanish
Camp and a Lego® Camp. She had 3 children sign up for the Spanish and
35 children sign up for the Lego® camp!
After seeing the excitement over the Lego® bricks, Michelle decided to
go with the Lego® after-school class in the fall...and it took off.
That Fall,
Michelle
found herself at 3 different elementary schools with an average of 20
students in each class every week.
Now,
just a year later, Michelle has contracts with 10 schools in the St.
Augustine area!
In addition to teaching classes at the public schools, Michelle also
taught a home school Lego® class during the day while her children were
at school.
Our Model
Bricks 4 Kidz provides project-based programs designed to teach
principles and methods of engineering to children, ages 3-12, using
LEGO® bricks.
BRICKS 4 KIDZ has a high probability for success in your area
because:
- It's
a proven model - truly a home-based business
- Requires
only a modest investment
- Has
NO national competition
- Quick
ROI on your low-cost franchise
- Can
be operated as a part/full time business
- Has
high profit margins
- Has
low fixed overhead
- It's
easy to operate
- It
can be easily taught to anyone
- The
classes, camps and birthday parties are affordable by nearly any family
- Parents
view the classes, camps, and birthday parties as educational and
therefore feel that the fees are well spent
- The
BRICKS 4 KIDZ Schedule follows the school-year calendar - no corporate
hours with this business
- Year-round
income with camps during school vacations and birthday parties anytime
- Thrive
in any economy by providing affordable classes to parents who put
education first on their list of expenditures
Turn Your Dream Into Reality
For many people, the dream of owning their own business is just that -
a dream. But it doesn't need to be. With a BRICKS 4 KIDZ franchise you
can turn your dream into a reality and be your own boss, create a new
career, and begin enjoying the many benefits of business ownership.
Here is a summary of our franchise program:
Start Up Support
- Territory
analysis
- Guidance
how to obtain contracts with public and private schools
Training
- One
week comprehensive classroom and on-the-job training program at our
corporate training
- Exclusive
use of our proprietary Operations Manual
- Franchise
Management Tool - our proprietary software to help you manage your
business
Tools For Success
- Use
of BRICKS 4 KIDZ name, logos and trademarks;
- Access
to proprietary and proven systems and techniques designed to make
business ownership simple and efficient
- Your
own email address at www.bricks4kidz.com
- A
well managed website that will promote your BRICKS 4 KIDZ business at
an easy to find web address, that will post your address, phone number,
and other contact information as well as all you classes and other
activities (camps, birthday parties, etc.)
- A
Research and Development team working hard to stay ahead of industry
trends
- Sales
and marketing training, including how to obtain school contracts and
utilizing our proven marketing strategies
Ongoing Support
- 24/7
Telephone consultations with our franchisee support team
- Scheduled
visits from Field Support Representatives
- Meetings,
teleconferences and workshops designed to keep you informed and ahead
of market needs
