It’s Franchise Friday!

It’s Franchise Friday!

Maria Gonzalez, owner of Abrakadoodle Art Education of Miami, FL, celebrated her three-year anniversary as a Franchise Owner this summer. Formerly an Abrakadoodle teacher, Maria purchased the Miami franchise in July of 2012. Since then she’s established a strong presence in the area by partnering with several area Charter Schools.  This includes a recent partnership…

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A Valentine to Abrakadoodle Teachers Worldwide

A Valentine to Abrakadoodle Teachers Worldwide

“I am seeking. I am striving. I am in it with all my heart,” Vincent van Gogh! What fun it is to watch the busy little hands of children intent on creating their very own and very unique masterpieces during Abrakadoodle art classes, camps and special art events!  At Abrakadoodle, these creative experiences happen every…

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Artful Balance: Single Working Mother of Three Combines Love of Art with Business

Artful Balance: Single Working Mother of Three Combines Love of Art with Business

A purple thumb print sealed the deal, as Sue Walia celebrated 10 years at the helm of Abrakadoodle-Northern Virginia by signing up for another decade of franchise ownership. It’s not surprise that the contract signing was as unique, colorful and creative as the franchise company and its owner/partners whom proudly represent the brand. “This is…

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Echoes of Purple Mountain Majesty Bring Franchise Owner Full Circle

Echoes of Purple Mountain Majesty Bring Franchise Owner Full Circle

Ten years ago Pat Lakatta purchased her Abrakadoodle-Baltimore franchise. Ms. Lakatta reflects that “My love of kids drew me to this concept. I was very taken with Abrakadoodle and its co-founders Mary Rogers and Rosemarie Hartnett, and I’ve always been a child advocate.” Although Pat wondered if her independent streak would fit with a franchise…

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Thumbprints Symbolize Uniquely Wonderful Franchise Opportunity

Thumbprints Symbolize Uniquely Wonderful Franchise Opportunity

Abrakadoodle has for more than a decade reached over one-million children with its creative art education programs thanks in large part to our uniquely fabulous franchisee partners, who deliver our high quality art programming to kids in communities throughout the United States and in growing international locations. Our franchise system recently had the pleasure of…

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Abrakadoodle Named One of 200 Top Global Franchises

Abrakadoodle Named One of 200 Top Global Franchises

Entrepreneur has named Abrakadoodle as one of the “Top 200 Global Franchises” in its 2013 listing that cites companies that are growing impressively in both the US and around the world.  Abrakadoodle currently operates mobile-based Art Education Franchises in the US and studio-based Abrakadoodle Art Studios for Kids internationally through international master franchisees.  Abrakadoodle operates…

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