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Little Gym, The
The Little Gym is the world's leading children's motor-skill development franchise. Children ages 4 months to 12 years build confidence and develop an appreciation for a healthy active lifestyle through a gymnastics-based noncompetitive curriculum. Children progress at their own pace with the support of our caring and nurturing instructors. We now set the standard for high-quality children's development programs and have been ranked #1 in Children's Fitness by Entrepreneur magazine for the 4th straight year.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1976
Franchising Since:
1992
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
205
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
205
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
203
75.7%
In 34 States
Canada:
18
6.7%
In 6 Canadian Provinces
International:
47
17.5%
In 20 Foreign Countries
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Total:
268
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Texas
26
2. New Jersey
16
3. California
16
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$150-200K
Cash Investment:
$75-100K
Total Investment:
$147.5-294K
Average Total Investment:
$221K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$39.5-69.5K
Average Franchise Fee:
$69K
On-Going Royalty:
8%
Average Royalty:
8%
Advertising Fee:
1%
Average Number of Employees:
2-3 Full-time, 4-8 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
2,450-3,800
Preferred Sites:
Strip Center
Other Sites:
Destination
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:
32
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
No
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits
