Business Description

FASTRACKIDS� INTERNATIONAL, a top-rated Enrichment Education franchise, has appointed over 190 licensees in 30 countries. Thousands of children have benefitted from the technologically advanced FASTRACKIDS curriculum. Developed for children ages 6 months to 6 years, FASTRACKIDS is designed to increase thinking and reasoning abilities while enhancing communication skills and self-esteem.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1998

Franchising Since:  1998

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	172	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	172	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 65 37.8% In 23 States Canada: 17 9.9% In 1 Canadian Provinces International: 90 52.3% In 39 Foreign Countries   Total: 172 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density

Units

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$30K
Total Investment:	$79K-1.9MM
Average Total Investment:	$990K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	Varies
Average Royalty:	1%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 1-5 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,600-1,800

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	12
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
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:	Not Applicable
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Denver, CO	5 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 55 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from FasTracKids International Ltd..