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| Kiddie Academy International 3415 Box Hill Corporate Center Dr. Abington, MD 21009 |
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Business Description
We offer comprehensive training and support without additional cost. KIDDIE ACADEMY's step-by-step program assists with staff recruitment, training, accounting support, site selection, marketing, advertising and curriculum. A true turn-key opportunity that provides on-going support so you can focus on running a successful business.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1981
Franchising Since: 1992
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 10-20 Full-time, 2 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 6,500-12,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center
Other Sites: End Caps
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
We offer comprehensive training and support without additional cost. KIDDIE ACADEMY's step-by-step program assists with staff recruitment, training, accounting support, site selection, marketing, advertising and curriculum. A true turn-key opportunity that provides on-going support so you can focus on running a successful business.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1981
Franchising Since: 1992
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 98 | 95.1% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 5 | 4.9% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 103 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Illinois | 6 |
| 2. Maryland | 15 |
| 3. New Jersey | 22 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $500K |
| Cash Investment: | $150K |
| Total Investment: | $500K-3.7MM |
| Average Total Investment: | $1000K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $60K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $60K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 7% |
| Average Royalty: | 7% |
| Advertising Fee: | 2% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 6,500-12,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center
Other Sites: End Caps
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 2 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 2 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 15 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 15 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 0 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Not a Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 50 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | None Specified | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | None Specified | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| 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: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Owner Train., Corp. HQ | 2 Weeks | ||||||||
| 2. Director Train., Corp. HQ | 1 Week | ||||||||
| 3. Staff Training | 3-5 Day | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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