Great Play Children's Gyms

Children's gyms
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Franchise 500 2023
Franchise 500 Rank
N/R Not ranked last year
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Initial investment
$189K - $427K
Units as of 2015
12 Decrease

Company Overview

Jyl and Keith Camhi were inspired to develop the Great Play concept because they were dissatisfied with the fitness options available for their own children. They opened their first gym in Stamford, Connecticut, in 2006, and began franchising in 2008. Children from 6 months through 5th grade develop motor skills, sport skills, fitness and coordination through classes and play time in the gym's "Interactive Arena" that combines physical activity with virtual games using digital projectors and sensors.

About Great Play Children's Gyms

Industry Children's Businesses
Related Categories Children's Fitness Programs
Founded 2006
Leadership Keith Camhi, CEO
Corporate Address 8400 E. Crescent Pkwy., 6th Fl.
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Social Facebook, Twitter

Business Overview

Franchising Since 2008 (16 years)
# of employees at HQ 10
# of Units 12 (as of 2015)

Information for Franchisees

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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.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$40,000
Initial Investment Information Circle
$189,000 - $426,500
Net Worth Requirement Information Circle
$300,000
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$75,000
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
$5,000 off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Information Circle
6%
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
2%
Term of Agreement Information Circle
10 years
Is franchise term renewable? Yes
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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.

On-The-Job Training 1 week
Classroom Training 1 week
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed? No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
No
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
# of employees required to run 6
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes
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Updated: December 12th, 2022