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Goddard School
The Goddard School, franchised by Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), is recognized as the "#1 Franchise Preschool Chain in the U.S." (Entrepreneur, 01/08) and is ranked in the "Top 200 Franchises," (Franchise Times, 10/07). GSI has 290+ schools licensed in 37 states, and is expanding the network throughout the United States and Canada. GSI has achieved its initial goal as the acknowledged leader in franchised childcare and now has its sights on the next level - recognition as the premier childcare provider.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1988
Franchising Since:
1988
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
388
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
388
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
280
100%
In 37 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
280
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. New Jersey
57
2. Ohio
41
3. Pennsylvania
34
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$600K
Cash Investment:
$150K
Total Investment:
$694.5-713.5K
Average Total Investment:
$704K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$135K
Average Franchise Fee:
$0K
On-Going Royalty:
7%
Average Royalty:
0%
Advertising Fee:
4% or $2,000
Average Number of Employees:
15+ Full-time, 10+ Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
N/A
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
105
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
No
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Brochures, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items
