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Little Gym, The

8160 N. Hayden Rd., # J-112
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
800#: (888) 228-2878
Tel: (480) 948-2878
Fax: (480) 948-2765
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.thelittlegymintl.com
Contact: Mr. Ron Cordova, Director Franchise Development

THE LITTLE GYM child development centers are for children 4 months to 12 years, and offer a unique, integrated approach to child development. THE LITTLE GYM'S highly-motivational and individualized programs are curriculum-based and provide physical, social and intellectual development. Classes develop basic motor skills, build self-esteem and encourage risk-taking through gymnastics, karate and sports skills development.

Franchisor Background

Established:	1992;	First Franchise:	1992
Franchise Units:	95
Company-Owned Units:	5
Total Units:	100

Distribution: U.S. -- 95; Canada -- 0; International -- 5
> North America -- Operations in 27 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 11 in TX, 9 in NY, 6 in NC

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 24

Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 2, 3, 5, 5 (for an explanation click here)

Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,WA

Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2-3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)

Space Needs: 3,500 SF; SC, Destination (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment:	$51.2K
Total Investment:	$125-160K;		Average Total Investment:	$142K
Minimum Net Worth:	$160K
Fees:	Franchise:	$37.5K;	Average Franchise Fee:	$37K
	Royalty:	8%
	Advertising:	1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years):	10/10
Passive Ownership:	Discouraged
Encourage Conversions:	Yes
Area Development Agreements:	Yes/10
Sub-Franchising Contracts:	No
Expand In Territory:	No

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance:	Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance:	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance:	Yes
Cooperative Advertising:	No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member:	No
Size Of Corporate Staff:	18
On-Going Support:	C,D,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training:	1 Week Raynham, MA; 1 Week Bellevue, WA.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.:	All United States
Canada:	All Canada
Overseas:	All Countries

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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