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Kiddie Academy
 

We offer comprehensive training and support without additional cost. KIDDIE ACADEMY's step-by-step program assists with staff recruitment, training, accounting support, site selection, marketing, advertising and curriculum. A true turn-key opportunity that provides on-going support so you can focus on running a successful business.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1981

Franchising Since:

  1992

IFA Member



CFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:107 98.2%  
Company-Owned Units:2 1.8%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:109 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:109 100% In 24 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:109 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. New York18
2. New Jersey14
3. Pennsylvania13

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$400K
Cash Investment:$150K
Total Investment:$355.7-657K
Average Total Investment:$506K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$20K
Average Franchise Fee:$120K
On-Going Royalty:7%
Average Royalty:7%
Advertising Fee:2%

Average Number of Employees:

   10-12 Full-time, 10-12 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   7,000-10,000

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

   End Caps

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   Yes

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Not a Member
Size of Corporate Staff:50
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

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

Training:

1. Staff Training2 weeks
2. Owner Train., Corp. HQ2 weeks
3. Director Train., Corp. HQ1 week
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:2
Personal Interview(s):4

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:15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:15 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   25
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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