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At a Glance
Products & Services: Dance fitness classes, apparel & accessories.
Number of Locations: 8,181
Total Investment: $2.98K - 76.5K
Founded: 1969
Began Franchising: 1982
Private Owned
About Jazzercise Inc.
While teaching traditional jazz dance classes in Evanston, Illinois, in 1969, Judi Sheppard Missett turned her students away from the mirrors and started a "just for fun" class that incorporated dance moves to provide aerobic exercise. After moving to Southern California, she started training other instructors in the Jazzercise program in 1977. Six years later, the company began franchising. Now Jazzercise's CEO, she continues to teach weekly Jazzercise classes and choreograph new dance routines. Based in Carlsbad, California, Jazzercise has more than 5,000 instructors teaching its total-body conditioning program to almost half a million participants each year in the United States and more than 30 other countries. Jazzercise instructors are trained and certified before becoming franchised.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 6,763 | 165 | 1,251 | 2 |
| 2010 | 6,627 | 149 | 1,233 | 2 |
| 2009 | 6,522 | 136 | 1,196 | 1 |
| 2008 | 6,294 | 125 | 1,159 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $2,980 - $76,500
Franchise Fee: $500 - $1,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 20%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $500 - $1,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 20%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: At franchisee's location: 2-3 weeks home study. Seminars : 3 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,