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: $465,250 - $637,000
Type of
Expenditure
Investment
Initial Franchise Fee
$59,500 - $59,500
Start-Up Equipment and Inventory Package
$58,000 - $75,000
Exterior Signage
$8,000 – $15,000
Lease and Tenant Improvements
$223,650 – $270,000
Furnishings, Computer Systems, Security Surveillance System, Other Equipment & Supplies
$8,400 – $22,500
Architectural Fees
$16,700 – $22,000
Grand Opening Marketing
$20,000 - $25,000
Security Deposits and Other Prepaid Expenses
$8,000 - $30,000
Training Related Expenses
$17,500 - $22,500
Insurance Premiums
$2,500 - $3,500
Legal, Accounting and other Professional Fees
$4,000 - $11,000
Additional Funds - 3 Months
$39,000 - $81,000
Total
$465,250 - $637,000
All financial information presented is for information purposes only and subject to The Little Gym International 2023 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.
“To be part of The Little Gym franchise to me has truly meant the world for many different reasons. One is that I get to be my own boss, set my own schedule, and be in my children’s life events.”
- Mitchell Kantrowitz
