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Build a business that inspires creativity.
Invest in a children’s art franchise.
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Read the press release.
"Honest Art believes creativity can change the world."
Liza Cruz, Founder and Creative Director
Early Franchisees Have a Real Advantage
- Joining us early ensures you receive unparalleled support.
- Your success is the gateway to our continued success.
- Our goal is to have 100 franchises open within 5 years.
We are currently licensed to franchise in these states (highlighted in green).
Don’t see your state? Call Kyle Gjersee at 360-608-8299 and we’ll work to make it happen!
A growing brand and community impact award winner. SEE WHAT THAT CAN DO FOR YOU:
Expert leadership and support committed to your success as an Honest Art franchisee.
Honest Art’s goal is to become the largest, most successful children’s franchise. This will only happen with the complete success of our early franchises. That means we do all we can to support you in making this a reality.
Being an early franchise owner guarantees you full access to the founders and their executive team.
A next-level creative space where children develop a lifetime of artistic and social skills
You’ll benefit from over five years of developing and testing lesson plans from our professional artists and educators. We’ll also provide new lessons for you every year.
One-of-a-kind brand innovation.
A truly unique and welcoming space design, and an exclusive partnership with LiteZilla.
A proven method to fast-track community support and engagement.
A multi-channel, revenue-generating business, built to thrive in most any economy.
We are an inclusive art studio.
Honest Art has provided free classes for the special needs community since we opened.
We work with community groups, schools and clubs to reach as many people as possible.
The special needs community promotes awareness of the studio in surrounding communities.
We are committed to saving the planet.
At Honest Art, we help you build a space your customers respect and are inspired by.
We strive to reduce waste. We include green products and limit single-use plastics.
YOUR PATH TO HONEST ART FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP
STARTS HERE.
First - ideal franchisees meet these fundamental needs for franchise success.
EXPERIENCE
Ideally, you have franchise and/or entrepreneurial experience and can effectively operate a new business (although it’s not a requirement.) Creative experience or art school grads are a big plus!
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Opening a franchise requires strong leadership skills and and a stellar team. The ideal leadership team for an Honest Art franchise includes a creative team and at least one business person.
SHARED VALUES
Artistic. Fun. Entrepreneurial. Community-minded. Honest. Sharing these values is essential for a strong partnership and success.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Do you meet the financial requirements and have the capital for your Honest Art franchise?
The estimated initial
investment ranges from $260,200 to $523,250.*
See FAQs for details.
*Per the Honest Art Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)
Next - take the following steps to open your franchise!
INQUIRE & RESEARCH
First things first. Fill out the short online questionnaire to inquire and start the conversation. Then, complete the application. Once approved for the next steps, you’ll get the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and other resources to help inform your research and planning.
CONNECT & APPLY
It’s time to get to know each other! Connect with an experienced member of the franchising team so we can complete the due diligence process together before you submit your formal application.
CONGRATS IT'S OFFICIAL
After successfully completing your candidacy process, you’re awarded your Honest Art franchise. We’ll toast to your success in building a more creative community through Honest Art.
SELECT YOUR LOCATION
Work with our site team to identify potential locations that meet the Honest Art criteria and will make a big impact in your community.
Whether acquiring, remodeling, or building a new site, you’ll work with our expert design team. Together, you’ll ensure your studio exemplifies the Honest Art brand and experience.
You and your management team will attend an in-person 3 week training course. This way, you can give every customer the most rewarding creative experience every time.
It's time to open!
Celebrate and introduce your community to Honest Art. Our operations team will be there to support you all the way.
Honest Art Customer Reviews
Why own an Honest Art franchise?
- Studios are open an average of 30 hours a week.
- You get out of an office and into a world of kids and creativity.
- You can get in on the ground floor and enjoy an unprecedented level of support for your franchise.
- A low cost labor and materials equals high profits.
- Last – and definitely not least – this is an AI-proof industry!
Make a great investment for yourself and your community.
Affordable after-school art programs
Award-winning art-themed birthday parties
Day camps when schools are closed
Screen-free activities
Our brand plus your passion for building a more creative community = SUCCESS.
