Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy Seeks Expansion in California

Montreal –Crayola Imagine Arts Academy– a theme-based art enrichment franchise – is on a mission to open more locations in California. With only two locations currently operating in the state and many schools struggling to preserve art programs due to the pandemic, there is a clear need for the concept.

Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy plans to open franchise locations throughout California, presenting an amazing opportunity for local entrepreneurs. Key areas in the state targeted by the brand for expansion include North, Central, and South Los Angeles, Pasadena, Orange County, San Bernardino, Mt. Diablo, North Bay, Bay Area, Riverside, and San Diego.

“We’ve had great success with both of our Crayola Imagine Arts Academy locations in California and we see potential to expand across the state,” said President, Shafik Mina. “We’d love to find more qualified and talented entrepreneurs within the next year.”

Crayola Imagine Arts Academy has experienced incredible growth as a result of parents searching for innovative ways to keep their kids engaged in learning outside of school. Due to the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has created such as distance learning, the number of options for children to explore their imagination and creativity has decreased.

Crayola Imagine Arts Academy has stepped in to provide opportunities for children to receive hands-on art education that many schools have struggled to maintain. Additionally, more parents have been desperately looking to find workshops, summer camps, and after-school programs, creating more demand for all that Crayola Imagine Arts Academy already offers.

“We believe there is a need for the Crayola Imagine Arts Academy now more than ever,” said Mina. “It is clear our brand has made an incredible impact on the communities we serve throughout the country and we are thrilled about our plans to expand in California.”

Founded in 2016 and franchising since September of 2019, Crayola Imagine Arts Academy has been changing the way children view and understand art. With 23 total locations in the US and Canada, and two under development, Crayola Imagine Arts Academy is in a perfect position to tackle the upcoming school year. The Academy continues to target single unit and single territory franchisees, and multiple territory franchisees – specifically in Orange County– who are looking to own a business in an energized and emerging market. Associated costs are a $25,000 franchise fee, $20,000 equipment fee, and a $20,000 working capital fee.

For more information about the franchise opportunity, please visit, www.imagineartsacademy.com/franchising.aspx

About Crayola® Imagine Arts AcademyTM

Crayola Imagine Arts Academy is a theme-based art program that inspires children through art by developing their creativity and critical thinking. It uses art programs as a medium to teach kids about real world topics like animal conservation, design careers and cultural awareness. An art enrichment program that inspires kids to express themselves through the creative process, Crayola Imagine Arts Academy promotes empathy and understanding through after-school programs, camps, birthday parties, and community-based workshops, resulting in beautiful masterpieces by participating children.

For more information visit, www.imagineartsacademy.com/

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