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Quick Answer: Jordan and Richard Watkins found Ivybrook Academy as parents and as an educator (Jordan) when a campus opened near their family’s home in Mooresville, North Carolina. After they moved back to Northwest Arkansas, they decided to bring the school with them. Jordan […]
If you want an honest read on a franchise brand, start with what people outside the company say about it. Over the past several months, Ivybrook Academy has shown up in national parenting media, in local news across a string of new markets, and […]
There is a version of a franchise sales conversation that is all momentum and enthusiasm. Both parties are excited. The numbers get discussed in the best light. The harder questions get scheduled for later. We prefer a different approach. The questions below come directly […]
Why Experienced Franchise Operators and First-Time Owners Choose Ivybrook Quick Answer: The preschool franchise market is crowded. Most programs compete on hours, location, and price. Ivybrook competes on something different: a philosophy-driven, half-day model that attracts a specific, highly motivated family profile and gives […]
Quick Answer: Ivybrook Academy is a half-day preschool franchise built on a blended Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophy. For the right owner — whether you’re an experienced franchise operator, a couple ready to build something together, or someone looking for a second act with […]
