- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$21K - $39K
- Unit data is unavailable
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N/A
Company Overview
About Guard-A-Kid
| Industry | Children's Businesses |
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| Related Categories | Miscellaneous Children's Businesses |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Leadership | Robert Curtis, CEO |
| Corporate Address |
3333 W. Kennedy Blvd., #206 Tampa, FL 33609 |
Business Overview
| Franchising Since | 2005 (21 years) |
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| # of employees at HQ | 6 |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Guard-A-Kid franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
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Initial Franchise Fee
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$19,900 |
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Initial Investment
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$21,400 - $38,700 |
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Net Worth Requirement
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$25,000 |
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Cash Requirement
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$10,000 - $15,000 |
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Veteran Incentives
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10% off franchise fee |
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Term of Agreement
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5 years |
| Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
| Third Party Financing | Guard-A-Kid has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
| Classroom Training | 2 days |
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| Ongoing Support |
Meetings & Conventions
Online Support
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| Marketing Support |
National Media
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
| Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Yes |
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Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
| # of employees required to run | 1 |
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Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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