2016

Since its launch more than 30 years ago, KIDDIE ACADEMY has become a leader in early child education with locations coast to coast. At the center of KIDDIE ACADEMY's educational philosophy is an age-appropriate curriculum based on the individual needs of each child. Kiddie Academy's Life Essentials program emphasizes taking advantage of learning opportunities throughout a child's normal daily routine, a learning approach that sets Kiddie Academy apart from ordinary nursery schools. Along with healthy eating habits and character development, KIDDIE ACADEMY provides well-rounded, enriching, and educationally focused care that parents everywhere constantly seek.

Year	Franchised	Change	Company-Owned	Change	Total	Change
2014	129	15.18%	0	-100.0%	129	13.16%
2013	112	5.66%	2	0.0%	114	5.56%
2012	106	--	2	--	108	--

Investment Required

The initial fee for a KIDDIE ACADEMY franchise is $20,000. KIDDIE ACADEMY provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced. Please note that the figures below represent expenses for a leased franchise location.

Item	Established Low Range	Established High Range
Initial Fees	$120,000	$120,000
Lease Deposit	$20,000	$85,000
Professional Fees and Loan Fees	$18,000	$35,000
Kitchen Equipment and Supplies	$18,000	$22,000
Supplies/Equipment for Inside of Academy, Playground and Online Training Component	$100,000	$145,000
Outdoor Fixed Playground Equipment	$39,000	$57,000
Computer Hardware and Software and Classroom Technology	$20,000	$25,000
Office and Lobby Furniture, Office Equipment and Supplies, and Telephone System	$10,000	$20,000
Indoor and Outdoor Signage	$10,000	$18,000
Expenses While Training	$1,000	$3,000
Transportation Vehicles and Equipment	$0	$5,000
Insurance and Utility Deposits	$2,500	$7,000
Business Licenses	$200	$1,000
Start-Up Marketing and Advertising Expenses	$30,000	$30,000
Additional Funds (3 Months)	$25,000	$100,000
Total Initial Investment	$413,700	$673,000

Ongoing Expenses

Kiddie Academy franchisees pay a royalty fee equal to 7% of gross revenues and a brand building fund contribution equal to 2% of gross revenues.

What You Get: Training and Support

Kiddie Academy offers an initial four-week franchisee training program, as well as a five-day program for site directors that will be held at corporate headquarters near Abingdon, MD and in the surrounding area. Additional on-site training, covering day-to-day management and operations, is provided prior to grand opening. Assistance with obtaining all childcare facility licenses required by local governmental agencies and purchasing necessary children's learning and play equipment is also provided. Kiddie Academy also provides ongoing assistance with educational materials and marketing of the academy, as well as on-site support visits and evaluations when deemed necessary.

Territory

Kiddie Academy grants protected territories.

Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, ongoing expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company's 2015 FDD.