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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Aqua-Tots Swim Schools vs Mighty Kicks including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $502,095 - $1,150,237 | $10,200 - $16,200 |
Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $8,700 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | $3000 1st year, then $4500 |
Advertising Fee | 2% | - |
Year Founded | 1991 | - |
Year Franchised | 2007 | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
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Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | On-The-Job Training: 2 weeks Classroom Training: 1 week Additional Training: Regional training | - |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations | You receive The Mighty Kicks Operations Manual Age appropriate, Proven Curriculum (with Story Boards and DVDs) Start-up and Marketing Boost (we come to your territory to jump-start your new business) Client Database and Target Market Formation Market Research and Analysis of your Territory Marketing and Research materials, tools, techniques, and assistance Generous Territory that provides ample room for success The on-going Support and Service from Mighty Kicks Franchising Templates for marketing materials, newsletters, waivers, accounting, and more Technical assistance, your own web page, phone number, online registration, and e-mail account Use of our recognized name and marks Intensive and Extensive Training Economies of Scale (bulk purchasing power) Existing relationships with National Clients Assistance from the Team of current franchisees Established online presence with Search Engine Optimization Knowledge, Ability, Tools, and Proven Systems to build a successful business Years of experience, a proven system and business model, training, support and a national brand. Our commitment to the start-up of your franchise provides a strong foundation and crucial momentum. Our successful methods provide the premier introductory soccer program for kids. The age-appropriate Mighty Kicks Curriculum is creative, engaging, fun and extremely effective. |
Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising | - |
Operations | Number of Employees Required to Run: 20 | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
We offer franchisees one business model and a choice of two business plans to meet the needs of our franchisees during the start up phase of the franchise program:
Store Front Location (Business Plan Option #1)
Begin with your own Aqua-Tots Swim School in a storefront location.
* The franchisee will be trained, certified and equipped to develop, design, build and train their employees to showcase their Aqua-Tots Swim School location. A franchisee that chooses this option is required to purchase an exclusive territory in which to establish an Aqua-Tots Swim School location to service clients.
* The franchisee will be given access to the Aqua-Tots Swim Schools facility strategies, custom pool designs, marketing plans and expert experience of establishing the business to help ensure success.
* The franchisee will be trained, certified at Aqua-Tots corporate training center headquarters for up to three weeks with our master franchisee trainers. Franchisees that lease or build an indoor pool in an existing facility have the most flexibility and foundation to build additional swim school locations in their exclusive territories and have the potential of offering the most profitable services to their clients.
Home Based Plan (Business Plan Option #2)
Begin by establishing contract agreements to utilize pools within your exclusive territory: (Master Planned Communities, Hotels, Resorts, Health Clubs)
* The franchisee will be trained and certified at Aqua-Tots corporate training center headquarters for up to three weeks with our master franchisee trainers.
* Franchisees learn the art of establishing contracts for satellite pool locations in their exclusive territory while conducting the business administration and scheduling functions from their home based operation. This business plan allows the new franchisee an opportunity to build a strong client base, maximize profits, reduce overhead costs, and minimize the initial start-up cost.