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Thinkertots
 

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:3 75%  
Company-Owned Units:1 25%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:4 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:4 100% In 2 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:4 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. New York3

Registered in Following Registration States:

   New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$NR
Cash Investment:$15-25K
Total Investment:$42-163K
Average Total Investment:$100K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$15-25K
Average Franchise Fee:$20K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:2%

Average Number of Employees:

   2 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   900

Preferred Sites:

  

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   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:Yes
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
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. Headquarters2 Weeks
 

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:N/A

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

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   10
U.S.:Yes, NY, NJ, CT, MA, NH, VT, PA, GA, TN, AL, MS, FL, OH
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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