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Kinderdance International®

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Kinderdance International® system.

Kinderdance International®
1333 Gateway Dr., # 1003
Melbourne, FL 32901
800#: (800) 554-2334
Tel: (321) 984-4448
Fax: (321) 984-4490
E-mail: kindercorp@kinderdance.com
Web Site: www.kinderdance.com
Contact: Mr. Bernard Friedman, Executive Vice President


KINDERDANCE® franchisees are trained to teach 4 developmentally unique "Education Through Dance and Motor Development" programs: KINDERDANCE®, KINDERGYM®, KINDERTOTS® and KINDERCOMBO (TM), which are designed for boys and girls ages 2-8. Children learn the basics of ballet, tap, gymnastics and creative dance, as well as learning numbers, colors, shapes and songs. No studio or dance experience required. Franchisees teach at child care centers and other viable locations.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1979
First Franchise: 1985
Franchise Units: 112
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 113

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 38 States, 3 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 14 in FL, 12 in CA, 11 in TX

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 5
>Hispanic: 4
>Asian-American: 2
>Native American: 1
>Other: 100 Women

Average Number of Employees: 1-2 PT+ (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; NR (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $7-28K
Total Investment: $14.9-34.1K
Average Total Investment: $24K
Minimum Net Worth: $NA

Fees
>Franchise: $12-28K
>Average Franchise Fee: $20K
>Royalty: 6-15%
>Advertising: 3%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 8
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 6 Days in Melbourne, FL and On-Site.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Financing available. List of alternative finance sources. No equity required.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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