Guard-A-Kid

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At a Glance

Products & Services: Children's identification & safety products

Number of Locations: 177

Total Investment: $21.4K - 38.7K

Founded: 2003

Began Franchising: 2005

About Guard-A-Kid

Inspired by his own children, and his background in software engineering, Hossein Kasmai founded Guard-A-Kid to offer technology-driven child safety products and education services. Franchisees host safety education events at daycares, schools and local businesses, giving parents the opportunity to buy Guard-A-Kid's safety products, such as a child ID kit that includes both printed and digital child identification products.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2012	159	3	14	1
2011	160	3	14	1
2010	145	2	14	1
2009	122	3	27	6

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $21,400 - $38,700
Franchise Fee: $19,900
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $25,000
Liquid Cash Available: $10,000 - $15,000

Operations

Franchise can be run from home. 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).