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The Little Gym Franchise Review

The Little Gym Franchise Review

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The following quote is from a The Little Gym franchise owner: "What could be better than improving the life of a child?" If you are considering being your own boss and you are looking for a rewarding experience, The Little Gym franchise may be for you. If you love working with children, this can be an amazing opportunity.

About The Little Gym Franchise

The first location was opened in 1976 and the company has been franchising since 1992. The Little Gym is a motor skill development center providing noncompetitive developmental gymnastics and sports skills classes for ages four months to 12 years. The Little Gym curriculum has been designed to help children build motor skills while still having fun. Each location is approximately 4,000 square feet. They are usually found in strip malls or business parks.

Becoming a The Little Gym Franchisee

Not everyone will qualify to open a The Little Gym franchise. The company seems to be very selective about who will qualify and who will not.
    The Qualification Process - At the time you request information to open a franchise you will need to fill out a questionnaire. After a review of your questionnaire and many conversations with the company, they will decide if you have the potential to be a successful franchisee. At this point they will invite you to the corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona. You will meet with senior management and they will determine whether or not you are qualified to become a franchisee. If you have met all the qualifications you will then receive the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular to review.

    Financial Requirements - In order to open a The Little Gym franchise, a candidate must have a net worth (assets minus liabilities) of at least $250,000. Additionally, the candidate must have $75,000 in liquid assets in order to be considered.

What We Like

Many former teachers, attorneys and even doctors have opened their own The Little Gym franchises. These former professionals now have the wonderful opportunity to work with children and make a difference in their lives. If you qualify to open a The Little Gym franchise it seems like an excellent financial opportunity as well as a very rewarding experience.

The Little Gym Franchise Information

Business Established: 1976
Franchising Since: 1992
Start-up Cost: $50,000 to $75,000
Total Investment: $130,000 to $225,000

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