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 Little Gym, The 7001 N. Scottsdale Rd., # 1050 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 |
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Business Description
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
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
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
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
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
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 296 | 100% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 296 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. California | 24 |
| 2. New Jersey | 23 |
| 3. Texas | 28 |
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: | $127.5-294K |
| Average Total Investment: | $250K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $29.5-69.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $69K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 8% |
| Average Royalty: | 8% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 2,450-3,800
Preferred Sites: Strip Center
Other Sites: Destination
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 4 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | Yes | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | 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 | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| 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: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Scottsdale, AZ | 14 Days | ||||||||
| 2. Various Locations | 7 Days | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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