The Little Gym
- Little Gym International, Inc., The
7500 N. Dobson Rd., #220
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
USA
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(888) 228-2878
/
(480) 948-2878
- (480) 948-2765 (Fax)
The Little Gym helps children ages 4 months through 12 years build the confidence and skills needed at each stage of childhood. Our trained instructors nurture happy, confident kids through a range of programs including parent/child classes, gymnastics, karate, dance and sports skills development, plus enjoyable extras like camps, Parents' Survival Nights and Awesome Birthday Bashes. Each week, progressively structured classes and a positive learning environment create opportunities for children to try new things and build self-confidence, all with a grin that stretches from ear to ear.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1976
Franchising Since: 1992
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
376 |
100.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
0 |
0.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
376 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
2,200 |
92.3% |
In 34 States
|
| Canada |
8 |
0.3% |
In 6 Provinces
|
| International |
176 |
7.4% |
In 30 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
2,384 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Texas |
30 |
| New Jersey |
19 |
| New York |
15 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
35 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
Yes |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
| Marketing Materials |
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits
|
| Additional Services: |
Grand Opening, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
|
| Other Marketing Support |
The Little Gym offers a training program consisting of three parts; Business Startup Training (21 days), Ready, Set, GO! Training (9 days), and Internship Training (one week). Training will take place at your home or office, or a location of our choosing. The Little Gym will also offer ongoing support and assistance, as well as additional and refresher training courses when deemed necessary.
Opportunity to state 50% off the initial franchise fee for veterans and active-duty military. |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
N/A |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
N/A |
Training
| Various Locations |
7 Days |
| Scottsdale, AZ |
14 Days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$150-200K |
| Cash Investment |
$75-100K |
| Total Investment |
$181.5-428.5K |
| Average Total Investment |
$311K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$49.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
N/A |
| On-Going Royalty |
8% |
| Average Royalty |
N/A |
| Advertising Fee |
1% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
2-3 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
4-8 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
3,200-3,600
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Strip Center
|
| Other Site Types Allowed |
Destination |
| Encourages Conversions |
N/A |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
Yes |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
4 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
4 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 10 years
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
Yes |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
No |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
15 |
| USA |
Yes, All U.S. except South Dakota |
| Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas |
Yes, All Countries |
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