Paws Plans Garfield Centers in China

New activity areas will be targeted to kids ages 1 to 14.

Paws, Inc. has partnered with the Los Angeles, Calif.-based architectural firm MCM Group to develop a series of Garfield-themed children's education and activity centers in China.

Targeted to kids ages 1 to 14, the Garfield World centers will range in size from 2,000- to 3,000-square-meters and will feature a range of educational and entertainment experiences.

MediaLink Entertainment, the Hong Kong-based  licensing representative for Garfield in Asia, will provide additional support for Garfield World. 

"We teamed with Paws to bring the very best in childhood programs to China because of what Garfield represents,” says Michael Mitchell, founder, MCM Group. “Garfield is one of the most beloved cartoon characters in the world and widely recognized across China, and the Paws team are highly supportive of bringing the best international children experiences to China.”