Abrakadoodle Franchise News

Abrakadoodle premieres Kids' Imagination Project & announces superior system-wide survey results. Irvine, CA --(PR.com)-- During Abrakadoodle's sixth annual national conference held April 30-May 2, 2010, Luck Kanthatham, Director of Abrakadoodle- Central Orange County, CA, was recognized with a Raving Fans Award for receiving multiple "highly satisfied" responses from the company's annual national Site Survey of principals and site administrators. The conference was held at the National Harbor located in Maryland near the District of Columbia.

In conferring the award to Luck, Rosemarie Hartnett, Co-Founder & President of Abrakadoodle remarked," Luck brings wonderful enthusiasm and a high level of professionalism to his business, which is exemplified by his outstanding survey results...

Franchisee-Franchisor relations are highlighted during presentations and panel discussions. Reston, VA --(PR.com)-- The importance of positive franchise relations took center stage at an international franchise workshop, which was held April 23, 2010 at Maxwell Chambers in Singapore. Ben Litalien, Certified Franchise Executive and principal of Franchise Well, LLC, was invited by the Franchise License Association of Singapore to speak on "Fostering Positive Franchisor/Franchisee Relations." Ben requested Charmaine Khaw, Master Franchisee for Abrakadoodle Art Studio for Kids-Singapore to participate as a panelist, in addition to his role at the event. More than 40 international and local franchisors or franchisors-to-be (from various industries) attended the event...

Abrakadoodle students create art for display; Destin Green Fest proceeds to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast. Reston, VA --(PR.com)-- On this 40th annual celebration of Earth Day in which individuals and organizations take part in promoting the importance of conservation, a strong partnership has emerged in Destin, Florida that reflects the spirit of fostering community participation and action. Elementary students from participating local schools and teens from Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast spent the month of April preparing recycled art creations for the Destin Green Fest, which is scheduled Saturday, April 24th at Destin Commons from 12-3 p.m. The theme of the event is "Reuse, Buy Locally & Conserve" and is meant to raise awareness for the importance of protecting the environment along Florida's Emerald Coast...

Children's art creations from around the globe will be exhibited at a special Abrakadoodle reception event on Friday, April 30, 2010 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Art Whino Gallery, National Harbor, Maryland. Event is open to the media and the general public. Reston, VA --(PR.com)-- Abrakadoodle international art education franchise is pleased to announce the premiere of children's art from around the globe submitted as part of Abrakadoodle's Kids Imagination Project (KIP), a campaign designed to promote children's creativity that began October 2009 and ended April 2010. The theme for artwork produced for this inaugural campaign was "Imagine." The art premiere reception will take place Friday, April 30th from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Art Whino Gallery, 173 Waterfront St...

2010 Survey of U.S. School & Site Administrators Reveals Highly Satisfied Abrakadoodle Customer Base. Reston, VA --(PR.com)-- Abrakadoodle conducts annual surveys of its principals and educational directors at community locations offering Abrakadoodle art and creativity programs throughout the U.S. The 2010 results are in and more than 90-percent of Abrakadoodle's customers are "Satisfied" with a vast majority being 'Highly Satisfied" with Abrakadoodle's programs. Abrakadoodle seeks feedback from a large sampling of educational administrators at host schools and community locations to ensure that the program meets the highest standards. Survey results have been superior year-over-year.

Rosemarie Hartnett, Co-founder and President of Abrakadoodle remarked, "We are so enthusiastic about the consistently excellent results from our survey, which clearly reflects the system-wide passion for children's art education, as well as the dependable delivery of high quality programs...

2010 Partnership of Art Alliance Austin & Abrakadoodle bring creativity to thousands of area school children Reston, VA --(PR.com)-- On this the 23rd annual Arts Advocacy Day in which individuals and organizations take part in promoting the importance of the arts, a strong partnership has emerged in Austin that reflects the spirit of fostering community arts programming. Approximately 7,000 Austin area school children are taking part in Abrakadoodle's Kids' Imagination Project thanks to a partnership with Art Alliance Austin in which Abrakadoodle is delivering Free creative art in-school workshops at numerous schools throughout the community. Participants are creating postcard art that finish the sentence, "I Imagine Austin…"

Geraldine Smythe, Director of Abrakadoodle-Austin remarked, "I am thrilled with the response to this expanded children's art program...

Art for kids is a wonderful way to introduce recycling activities. Abrakadoodle remarkable art education was recognized for its innovative "Green" company philosophy and art programs with a 2009 award presented by S&S® Worldwide. Reston, VA, --(PR.com)-- Abrakadoodle Remarkable Art Education was recently recognized with the "Go Green" Award from S&S® Worldwide as part of a campaign to recognize educational organizations that are taking leadership positions in raising awareness for environmental conservation. Abrakadoodle has been "green" focused since its inception in 2002 by teaching children green practices while also taking responsibility as a green company. Abrakadoodle established recycling alliances early on with fellow franchise companies Fast Frames and Signs by Tomorrow...

Abrakadoodle coming to Central Orange County with summer camps starting in July.

Irvine, CA, June 05, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Abrakadoodle, the nation's leader in creative art education for children ages 20 months to 12 years old, is pleased to welcome Luck Kanthatham to its growing franchise network. Luck will be developing Abrakadoodle's presence in the Central Orange County, with programs set to start in July. Classes will be offered at schools, community centers as well as retail shops in the the following cities: Irvine, Newport Beach, Tustin, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills and Laguna Beach.

"Luck brings a wonderful background to Abrakadoodle," remarked Rosemarie Hartnett, vice president of program expansion and training for the national franchise...