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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®, as well as 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
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
125
98.4%
Company-Owned Units:
2
1.6%
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Total Operating Units:
127
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
121
95.3%
In 38 States
Canada:
2
1.6%
In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:
4
3.1%
In 3 Foreign Countries
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Total:
127
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Florida
14
2. California
12
3. Texas
8
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:
$15-46K
Average Total Investment:
$30K
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
