Kinderdance International®
Kinderdance International® 1333 Gateway Dr., # 1003
Melbourne, FL 32901
800#: (800) 554-2334 Tel: (321) 984-4448 Fax: (321) 984-4490
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.kinderdance.com
Contact: Mr. Bernard Friedman, Executive Vice President
KINDERDANCE® franchisees are trained to teach 4 developmentally unique "Education Through Dance and Motor Development" programs: KINDERDANCE®, KINDERGYM®, KINDERTOTS® and KINDERCOMBO (TM), which are designed for boys and girls ages 2-8. Children learn the basics of ballet, tap, gymnastics and creative dance, as well as learning numbers, colors, shapes and songs. No studio or dance experience required. Franchisees teach at child care centers and other viable locations.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1979
First Franchise: 1985
Franchise Units: 112
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 113
Distribution:
U.S. -- 110;
Canada -- 1;
International -- 2
-North America -- Operations in 38 States, 3 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 14 in FL, 12 in CA, 11 in TX
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20
Franchisee Qualifications: 2, 2, 1, 2, 2, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,HI,IL,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,VA,WA,DC,AB (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 1-2 PT+ (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; NR
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $7-28K
Total Investment: $14.9-34.1K
Average Total Investment: $24.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Fees:
-Franchise: $12-28K
-Average Franchise Fee: $20.0K
-Royalty: 6-15%
-Average Royalty: 10.5%
-Advertising: 3%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Financial Assistance: Yes(D)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 8
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 6 Days in Melbourne, FL and On-Site.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: Europe, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, S. America, Mexico and China.
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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