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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 […]
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 […]
There is a particular kind of brand you understand better by watching how its people treat each other than by reading any brochure. Ivybrook Academy’s annual conference, held July 8–10 in Colorado Springs, was that kind of event. The theme was “Relationships: The Heart […]
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 […]
If you have spent time researching the preschool franchise landscape, you have seen the range. Large childcare chains with national footprints. Regional brands with loyal local followings. Franchise conversions of independent daycares dressed up with new signage and marketing. Most of them share a […]
