Kinderdance International
- Kinderdance International, Inc.
5238 Valleypointe Pkwy., # 6
Roanoke, VA 24019
USA
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(800) 554-2334
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(540) 904-2595
- (321) 984-4490 (Fax)
KINDERDANCE is the original Developmental Dance, Motor Skills, Gymnastics, Music and Fitness Program, blended with academics, specifically designed for boys and girls age 2 to 12. KINDERDANCE franchisees are trained to teach 5 developmentally unique "Education Through Dance and Motor Development" programs: KINDERDANCE, KINDERGYM, KINDERTOTS), KINDERCOMBO, as well as KINDERMOTION, which are designed for boys and girls ages 2-12. Children learn the basics of ballet, tap, gymnastics, motor development and creative dance, as well as learning numbers, colors, shapes and songs. No studio or dance experience required. Franchisees teach at child care centers and other viable locations.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1979
Franchising Since: 1985
Operating Units
Franchised Units |
127 |
98.4% |
Company-Owned Units |
2 |
1.6% |
Total Operating Units |
129 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
USA |
106 |
79.1% |
In 30 States
|
Canada |
4 |
3.0% |
In 2 Provinces
|
International |
24 |
17.9% |
In 11 Foreign Countries
|
Total |
134 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
Density |
Units |
Texas |
18 |
Florida |
7 |
California |
5 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
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Support and Training
General Information
IFA Member |
Yes |
CFA Member |
No |
Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
Size of Corporate Staff |
8 |
Site Selection Assistance |
N/A |
Lease Negotiation Assistance |
N/A |
Financial Assistance |
Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
National Advertising |
Yes |
Regional Advertising |
Yes |
Local Advertising |
Yes |
Marketing Materials |
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
|
Additional Services: |
Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
|
Other Marketing Support |
Power Point Presentation, Annual Conference, Advis |
Ongoing Support
Central Data Processing |
Included |
Central Purchasing |
Included |
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
Melbourne, FL and On-Site |
6 Days Plus Onsite |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
Minimum Net Worth |
N/A |
Cash Investment |
$12-40K |
Total Investment |
$18-46.1K |
Average Total Investment |
$32K |
Fees
Initial Franchise Fee |
$15-40K |
Average Franchise Fee |
$28K |
On-Going Royalty |
6-12% or $100-500/mo. min. (Varies) |
Average Royalty |
9% |
Advertising Fee |
3% |
Site Information and Requirements
Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
2 |
Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
1-2+ |
Space Needs (in square feet) |
None
|
Preferred Site Types |
Home-Based
|
Other Site Types Allowed |
Child Care Centers, Schools, Rec. Centers, Fitness |
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 |
2 |
Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
Formal Education |
2 |
Psychological Profile |
2 |
Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract |
5 |
Term of Renewal Period |
5 |
Passive Ownership? |
Not Allowed |
Area Development Agreements? |
Yes, for 10 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 |
21 |
USA |
Yes, AL, AZ, CA, FL, MD, MA, MI, NY, NC, OH, OK, TX, VI, WA, WI |
Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
Overseas |
Yes, China and Puerto Rico |
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