Business Description

Thinkertots provides developmentally enriching programs for children from birth to 5 years. Our focus on the under four market fills the availability gap in educational programs for small children. Thinkertots classes are structured much like pre-school, but seem like playtime to the children, who look forward to these fun sessions. Thinkertots is a franchise that gives you the opportunity to make a difference, while owning your own business.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1998

Franchising Since:  2005

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	1	50%
Company-Owned Units:	1	50%
Total Operating Units:	2	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 2 100% In 1 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 2 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. New York	2

Registered in Following Registration States: New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NR
Cash Investment:	$81.5-111K
Total Investment:	$81.5-111K
Average Total Investment:	$96K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$35K
Average Franchise Fee:	$35K
On-Going Royalty:	7%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 850

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	2
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
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:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
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:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Headquarters	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:	10
U.S.:	Yes, NY, NJ, CT
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No