Little Gym, The

Children’s fitness programs

Year began: 1976    Franchising since: 1992
After teaching grade school in public schools for years, Robin Wes used his physical education, psychology and motor development degrees to open The Little Gym in 1976. Although it started out focusing on physical education, the program has evolved to focus on children’s intellectual and social development as well.

Today Little Gym offers programs for various age levels, including Parent & Child, Developmental Gymnastics, Karate and Sports Skills Development. Franchises also hold birthday parties, summer camps, Creative Crafts Adventures and Parent’s Survival Nights.

7001 N. Scottsdale Rd., #1050
Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Phone: (888)228-2878/(480)948-2878
Fax: (480)948-2765

Franchisor has 39 employee(s); 6 employee(s) in franchise department.


Franchise Growth

Year

2007
2006
2005
2004
U.S. Franchises
242
212
176
147
Canadian Franchises
5
4
2
0

Foreign Franchises
37
38
35
32
Company
Owned

0
0
0
1

Costs & Fees

Total investment: $193.5K-274.5K
Franchise fee: $64.5K
Ongoing royalty fee: 8%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable
Type of Financing Available
In-HouseThird Party
Franchise FeeNoYes
Startup CostsNoYes
EquipmentNoYes
InventoryNoYes
Accounts ReceivableNoNo
PayrollNoYes

Training & Support

TRAINING

ONGOING SUPPORT

MARKETING SUPPORT

Rankings in Entrepreneur magazine 2004-2008

Franchise 500® rank:
#145 (2008); #140 (2007); #411 (2006); #349 (2005);

Ranked #1 in category in:
2008; 2007;

America's Top Global Franchises:
#112 (2008); #108 (2007);