McGruff Safe Kids Total Identification System
At a Glance
Products & Services: Children's ID products/services & safety education
Number of Locations: 33
Total Investment: $8K - 10K
Founded: 2001
Began Franchising: 2002
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2013 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $7,995 - $9,995
Franchise Fee: $7,995
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $295/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 3 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $7,995
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $295/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 3 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $20,000
Liquid Cash Available: $9,995
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: In Tampa Bay, FL : 24 hours.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media,
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