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At a Glance
Products & Services: Specialty toy store
Number of Locations: 137
Total Investment: $209.5K - 298K
Founded: 1987
Began Franchising: 1990
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $209,500 - $298,000
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000
Operations
32% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 10. 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. At certified training center
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,
Other marketing support: Catalogs, signage, email campaigns
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