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DIGIKIDS

More than 2,200 children are reported lost or missing each day in the United States. DIGIKIDS® offers a unique, high-tech solution to aid in the recovery of those children. With a DIGIKIDS® franchise, you'll enjoy great earning potential and very low overhead, while providing a much-needed and highly respected service for your community.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

2003

Franchising Since:

2004

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	13	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	13	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	31	100%	In 18 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	31	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Texas	8
2. Florida	4
3. North Carolina	2

Registered in Following Registration States:

Florida, Michigan, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$28.7K
Total Investment:	$33-100K
Average Total Investment:	$67K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$28.7K
Average Franchise Fee:	$28K
On-Going Royalty:	0%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	5
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks
Additional Services:	In-house Marketing, Online Extranet
Other Marketing Support:	monthly conference calls, automated postcard campa

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Corporate Headquarters	2 Days
2. On-Site	As Agreed

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	2
General Business Experience:	1
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 5 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	Yes, All Countries

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: