Business Description

More than 2,000 children are reported lost or missing each day in the United States. DIGIKIDS� offers a unique, high-tech solution to aid in the recovery of those children. With a DIGIKIDS� franchise, you'll enjoy great earning potential and very low overhead, while providing a much-needed and highly respected service for your community.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  2003

Franchising Since:  2004

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	31	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	31	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 31 100% In 18 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 31 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Texas	8
2. Florida	4
3. North Carolina	2

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Michigan, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$28.7K
Total Investment:	$28.7K
Average Total Investment:	$28K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$28.7K
Average Franchise Fee:	$28K
On-Going Royalty:	0%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	2
General Business Experience:	1
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 5 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	5
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	Yes
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:	Not Applicable
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. Corporate Headquarters	2 Days
2. On-Site	As Agreed
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from DigiKids.