#200
At a Glance
Products & Services: Lego engineering classes, camps & birthday parties
Number of Locations: 233
Total Investment: $33.8K - 51.05K
Founded: 2008
Began Franchising: 2009
About Bricks 4 Kidz
Bricks 4 Kidz offers Lego-brick building activities designed by engineers and architects in after-school classes, preschool classes, summer camps and birthday parties. The concept was created by a mother, Michelle Cote, in St. Augustine, Florida, in 2008, and began franchising a year later.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2013 | 203 | 18 | 10 | 2 |
| 2012 | 132 | 20 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 | 80 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $33,800 - $51,050
Franchise Fee: $25,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $50,000
Liquid Cash Available: $30,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters. Available at franchisee's location.
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Lease Negotiation
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #200 (2013),
Fastest-Growing: #22 (2013),
Top New: #5 (2013),
Top Home-Based: #49 (2013),
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