Franchise Training & Support

Be part of an established and globally awarded children’s education franchise. Over 10 years Bricks 4 Kidz® has developed a unique and inspiring business model. Make an impact on our future generations and receive the support of training, resources and expertise. Come build with us!
Our objective is to ensure that every franchisee in the network is successful. That is why we look for the following attributes in potential franchisees:

  • Entrepreneurial flair and a strong drive to succeed
  • A capacity to learn, and unlearn
  • Good people skills
  • Resilience and a positive attitude
  • A predisposition to our brand and our customers

If you think you’ve got what it takes to join the Bricks 4 Kidz success story as a franchisee, submit your EOI form.

Franchise System

Bricks 4 Kidz is the Finalisits for the 2021 Wespac Franchise System of the Year.

Since its inception, Bricks 4 Kidz have been building up it’s resource library of STEAM education programmes. All franchises benefit from the extensively developed programme curriculum and ready-to-deliver format of teaching materials.

Launch a proven business in as little as 1-2 months.  Help children Learn, Build, and Play as you gain financial independence for your family without all the headaches and stress of building a new business from scratch. Using our proven and recognized franchise business model, you can be running your own business in just a few months’ time!

Franchise Support

We provide everything you need to launch and run a successful business with a proven system that includes your programmes, training for all areas of business, and a fantastic network to help you grow!

Our success relies on our passionate team in the franchise support office working seamlessly together to streamline the delivery of our programmes, marketing and operations.

    Start Up and Ongoing Support

    Start Up Support

    Training and guidance provided from day one
    • Use of one of the world’s most recognised child education and enrichment brands, Bricks 4 Kidz
    • Bricks 4 Kidz franchise system, Bricks 4 Kidz website, marketing system, social media, sales and marketing tool kit
    • Access to a large pool of intellectual properties and programme resources
    • Owner/manager training, teacher training
    • Support through all stages of the business building process
    • Support ongoing operations, including branding and sales, and improving operational effectiveness and efficiency
    • Professional and comprehensive training covering every aspect of owning and operating a Bricks 4 Kidz territory, including sales training on how to obtain school contracts and utilise our proven marketing strategies
    • Access to proprietary and proven systems and techniques designed to make business ownership simple and efficient
    • Use of our proprietary Operations Manual
    • 90 Day start up support plan

    Ongoing Support

    Ongoing training, programme development and support
    • On a day to day basis we will support you across all aspects of your business including operations, marketing, sales and working with schools and parents.
    • Telephone and email consultations with our franchisee support team
    • Scheduled support visits from our New Zealand franchise support office
    • Meetings, teleconferences and an annual conference designed to keep you informed and ahead of market needs
    • A well managed website that will promote your Bricks 4 Kidz business (with Google Adwords and SEO maintenance)
    • Social media
    • Easy to use marketing and design platform
    • A Research and Development team working hard to stay ahead of industry trends
    • Ongoing training for new programmes
    • Sales and marketing support
    • Performance improvement and bench-marking support

    Lorraine Yu
    Managing Director

    Lorraine is responsible for the overall direction and strategies of the Bricks 4 Kidz business operation, marketing, branding, programme delivery, franchise performance and network development, making sure Bricks 4 Kidz is continuously growing and supporting franchisee success.

    Queena Lee
    Franchise Manager

    Queena provides daily support to our franchisees by assisting them with strategic guidance, practical advice, and supporting them to achieve the best results for their region. Queena also explores large-scale corporate partnerships across franchise regions to support business growth.

    Carey Misplon
    Curriculum Director

    Carey provides leadership and vision in the ongoing planning, implementation and development of New Zealand Bricks 4 Kidz STEAM curriculum and education programmes, in order to deliver a strong learning experience for every student who enrolls in our programme.

    Laura Wellington
    Education Manager

    Laura manages communication and relationship with schools nationwide, bridging and establishing strong relationships for our franchisees with local communities.  Laura also works with the New Zealand Curriculum team in curriculum development and in-school programme delivery.

    Alda Chan
    Business Development Manager

    Alda supports the planning and execution of national and local franchisees’ business development, sales and marketing strategies. Alda manages the implementation and delivery of national branding and digital marketing campaigns. She also supports in new market development.

    Richard Lee
    Financial Manager

    Richard is CPA Australia and CMA USA qualified, certified Xero advisor, with 10+ years’ experience in accounting and finance. Richard is responsible for franchise performance review, support franchisees with benchmarking, financial analysis, legal, taxation and accounting inquiries.

    Maximilian Collins
    Programme Delivery Manager

    Maximilian is responsible for ensuring the highest standard of Bricks 4 Kidz programme delivery. He is responsible for setting and managing teaching performance and programme delivery standard, curriculum development and teacher training programmes.

    Madison Furmenger
    Assistant Communication Manager

    Madison supports national marketing with advertising, marketing collateral and teaching resources design. Madison also supports national marketing and branding campaigns, social media, sponsorships and events.

    What's next?

    There are six steps to becoming a Bricks 4 Kidz franchisee

    Getting to Know You

    Submit our brief Expression of Interest online form. If you fit initial qualifications and we have a territory available, one of our franchising specialists will contact you. We will talk about your goals – and whether Bricks 4 Kidz is the right opportunity for you.

    Getting to Know Us

    You will further explore the Bricks 4 Kidz model and how it will apply to your proposed territory. You will then receive our franchise overview, support overview and initial investment estimate. 

    Talk to the Franchise Manager

    We’ll set up a time when you can speak with the Franchise Manager, who will answer your questions on the franchise opportunity, the operations of the business and any other questions you may have.

    Explore the Opportunity (Discovery Day)

    Come and meet the Bricks 4 Kidz team face-to-face (or via a Zoom meeting). The Discovery Day held at the Albany Creativity Centre and franchise support office and addresses both sides of the system (Advertising / Marketing and Education / Curriculum), as well as an overview of the Franchise Management System (FMS), a platform with many functions and features to support specific operations of the Bricks 4 Kidz Franchise.

    Legal Document Reviewing Process

    Once you are happy to go ahead, we will send you the Franchise application form and background statement, Disclosure Documents, Preliminary agreement, draft of the Sub-franchise agreement and various documents required under the Franchise Association of New Zealand Codes and Rules. Being a FANZ member, it's required for our franchisee prospects to receive the above legal documents 14 days before they sign.  

    Franchise is Awarded

    Congratulations, you’ve met all the requirements and are ready to begin training. You’ll come to our training sessions at our Albany Creativity Centre and franchise support office for a comprehensive five-day training in operating your franchise; from day-to-day functions to the proprietary Bricks 4 Kidz teaching methods. Once training is successfully completed, you are fully equipped and prepared to immediately begin operating your franchise.