Kiddie Academy
- Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC
3415 Box Hill Corporate Center Dr.
Abingdon, MD 21009-1201
USA
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(800) 554-3343
/
(410) 515-0788
- (410) 569-2729 (Fax)
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 |
145 |
100.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
0 |
0.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
145 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
147 |
100.0% |
In 24 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
147 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
12 |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
40 |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| New York |
20 |
| New Jersey |
19 |
| California |
17 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Virginia, Washington
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
60 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
| National Advertising |
Yes |
| Regional Advertising |
Yes |
| Local Advertising |
Yes |
| Marketing Materials |
Ad Slicks, Brochures, 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, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
|
| Other Marketing Support |
Online Advertising, Television, Intranet, Website |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Staff Training |
Ongoing |
| Director Train., Corp. HQ |
1 Week |
| Owner Train., Corp. HQ |
1 Week |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$600K |
| Cash Investment |
$200K |
| Total Investment |
$2,516-3,737.5K |
| Average Total Investment |
$3.1MM |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$120K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
N/A |
| On-Going Royalty |
7% |
| Average Royalty |
7% |
| Advertising Fee |
2% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
N/A |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
N/A |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
7,000 - 10,000
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building, Strip Center
|
| Other Site Types Allowed |
End Caps |
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
Yes |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
4 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
2 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
2 |
| Personal Interviews |
4 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
15 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
15 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Not Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
30 |
| USA |
Yes, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TX, VI, WA |
| Canada |
No |
| Overseas |
No |
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