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Kinderdance International®

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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 (Click here for abbreviations)
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.

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