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Kiddie Academy Franchise

Child-care learning center

It began in 1981 with an idea and a commitment. The idea was how to best combine learning with child care; the commitment was to do it better than anyone else. As you learn more about Kiddie Academy, you will realize we have a lesson plan that works! Reward your family with The Kiddie Academy® Difference. When it comes to child care there's Kiddie Academy and then there's everyone else.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Kiddie Academy Franchises?

Total Cost: $290,300-$822,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $60,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 7.5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $1K/5-year term

Contact Information for Kiddie Academy

Kiddie Academy Child Care Learning Centers
108 Wheel Rd.
Bel Air, MD
21015

Toll Free: (800)554-3343
Fax Number: (410)569-2729

Franchise Homepage:

Kiddie Academy In the Press

No results at this time.

Historical Expansion

In what year did Kiddie Academy begin operations? 1979
When did Kiddie Academy begin selling franchises? 1991

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 66 0 0 7
2004 61 0 0 10
2003 60 0 0 11
2002 61 0 0 12
2001 42 0 0 12

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No Yes
Initial Start-up Capital No Yes
Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No Yes
Payroll No Yes

3rd Party Financing Available? Financing Source(s): the SBA

Training & Support

Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Ad slicks, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

15% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • People and management skills
  • Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

    Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
    What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
    Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
    Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
    Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
    Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
    Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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