#137
At a Glance
Products & Services: Educational child-care facility
Number of Locations: 230
Total Investment: $576.58K - 3.94M
Founded: 1982
Began Franchising: 1989
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 229 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 212 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 205 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $576,575 - $3,935,500
Franchise Fee: $70,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 11 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $70,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 11 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $350,000 - $460,000
Operations
60% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30. 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: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 1 week. At existing location : 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Radio