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Guard-A-Kid

2012 Franchise 500
#206
At a Glance

Products & Services: Children's identification & safety products

Number of Locations: 178

Total Investment: $26.4K - 43.7K

Founded: 2003

Began Franchising: 2005

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 160 3 14 1
2010 145 2 14 1
2009 122 3 27 6
2008 97 2 25 1
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $26,400 - $43,700
Franchise Fee: $24,900
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).
Financing Type In-House Third Party
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 2 days. Monthly conference calls; bi-weekly workshops
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Internet,
Marketing Support: National media,

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #206 (2012), #173 (2011), #287 (2010), #293 (2009), #365 (2008),
Fastest-Growing: #87 (2011), #83 (2010),
Low-Cost: #31 (2012), #37 (2011), #71 (2010), #63 (2009), #87 (2008),
Top New: #6 (2010), #18 (2009), #27 (2008),
Top Homebased: #50 (2012), #48 (2011), #84 (2010), #81 (2009),
America's Top Global: #162 (2012), #136 (2011),

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