DIGIKIDS
900 Main Street South, Building 2
Southbury, CT 6488
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(888) 344-4543
/
(203) 405-2142
- (203) 264-3516 (Fax)
More than 2,200 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 |
13 |
100.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
0 |
0.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
13 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
31 |
100.0% |
In 18 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
31 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Texas |
8 |
| Florida |
4 |
| North Carolina |
2 |
Registered in the following Registration States
Florida, Michigan, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
No |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
5 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
N/A |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
Yes |
| Regional Advertising |
Yes |
| Local Advertising |
Yes |
| Marketing Materials |
Ad Slicks
|
| Additional Services: |
In-House Marketing, Online Extranet
|
| Other Marketing Support |
monthly conference calls, automated postcard campa |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| On-Site |
As Agreed |
| Corporate Headquarters |
2 Days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$100K |
| Cash Investment |
$28.7K |
| Total Investment |
$33-100K |
| Average Total Investment |
$67K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$28.7K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$28K |
| On-Going Royalty |
0% |
| Average Royalty |
0% |
| Advertising Fee |
2% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
1 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
1 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
N/A
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Home-Based
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
2 |
| General Business Experience |
1 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
2 |
| Psychological Profile |
3 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 5 years
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
10 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
No |
| Overseas |
Yes, All Countries |
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