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Kinderdance International
 

KINDERDANCE® is the original Developmental Dance, Motor Skills, Gymnastics, Music and Fitness Program, blended with academics, specifically designed for boys and girls age 2 to 12. KINDERDANCE® franchisees are trained to teach 5 developmentally unique "Education Through Dance and Motor Development" programs: KINDERDANCE®, KINDERGYM®, KINDERTOTS®), KINDERCOMBO™, and KINDERMOTION®, which are designed for boys and girls ages 2-12. Children learn the basics of ballet, tap, gymnastics, motor development 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

Year Established:

  1979

Franchising Since:

  1985

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:115 99.1%  
Company-Owned Units:1 0.9%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:116 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:110 94.8% In 38 States
Canada:2 1.7% In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:4 3.4% In 3 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:116 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California12
2. Florida14
3. Texas8

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$NA
Cash Investment:$12-40K
Total Investment:$15-46.1K
Average Total Investment:$20K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$12-40K
Average Franchise Fee:$15K
On-Going Royalty:6-15%
Average Royalty:10%
Advertising Fee:3%

Average Number of Employees:

   2 Full-time, 1-2+ Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   N/A

Preferred Sites:

   Home-based

Other Sites:

   Child Care Centers, Schools, Rec. Centers, Fitness

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:8
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:Power Point Presentation, Annual Conference, Advis
 

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:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Melbourne, FL and On-Site6 Days Plus Onsite
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:2
General Business Experience:2
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:2
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:5%
Asian-American:1%
Hispanic:10%
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:Financing Referrals, Loan Assistance, Managerial Training, Mentoring

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   20
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, Europe, Asia, New Zealand, S. America, Mexico, Aus
 
 
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