When prospective business owners first consider purchasing a franchise location, the first question they often have is about the investment requirements. The initial investment for U.S. locations varies based on the franchise fee, start-up costs, location build-out, landlord deposit, pre-opening payroll, and working capital.
Below you will find some important numbers that will give you a better idea of what to expect. We’ve also included Item 7 from our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which will provide additional insight into our children’s gym franchise.
Initial Franchise Fee: $59,500
Estimated Start-Up Costs: $519,265 - $756,995
Required Liquid Capital: $100,00
Type of
Expenditure
Investment
Development Fee
$113,050 - $113,050
Lease Payments (one month rent and security deposit)
$12,000 - $30,000
Lease and Tenant Improvements
$177,518 – $300,248
Architectural & Construction Management Fees
$16,700 – $25,000
Signage (interior and exterior)
$24,000 – $35,000
Initial Inventory and Equipment Package
$65,000 – $75,000
Furniture, Fixture and Equipment
$15,000 – $18,000
Computer Systems, A/V, Security Surveillance System and Other Systems
$10,000 – $15,000
Training Related Expenses
$17,500 - $22,500
Legal, Accounting and other Professional Fees
$5,000 - $11,000
Technology Fees (3 months)
$357 - $357
Insurance Deposit and Premiums
$2,440 - $2,840
Business Licenses and Permits
$500 - $1,000
Grand Opening Marketing
$20,000 - $25,000
Initial Supplies
$1,200 - $2,000
Additional Funds - 3 Months
$39,000 - $81,000
Total
$519,265 - $756,995
All financial information presented is for information purposes only and subject to The Little Gym International 2025 franchise disclosure document (the “FDD”). Please refer to Item 7 of the FDD for complete investment information. This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise.
The Little Gym offers United States Veterans and Active-Duty Military, Reserves, National Guard and Coast Guard a discounted initial franchise fee. Please submit our contact form for more information. Savings may vary.
