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My Gym Children's Fitness Center
15300 Ventura Blvd., # 423
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403


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Business Description

MY GYM CHILDREN'S FITNESS CENTER's structured, age-appropriate weekly classes incorporates music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports and other original activities. MY GYM kids have so much fun as they gain strength, balance, gross motor skills, agility, flexibility and social skills. Our programs' biggest benefit is the building of confidence and self esteem. We help design our state-of-the-art facility and assist in every aspect of getting you started.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1983

Franchising Since:  1994

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

130

94.2%
Company-Owned Units:85.8%
 
Total Operating Units:
138
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:13597.8%In 29 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:32.2%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
138
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California24
2. Florida18
3. Illinois8

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Cash Investment:$30-60K
Total Investment:$130-220K
Average Total Investment:$175K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$49.4K
Average Franchise Fee:$50K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:1%
 
Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,400

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:2
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:12 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:12 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 15
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
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:Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Corporate Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA19 Days
2. Regional Pre-and Post-Training
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 40

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
Submit an online form to receive information from My Gym Children's Fitness Center.