EncouraGym vs Kidokinetics Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of EncouraGym vs Kidokinetics including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
EncouraGym Franchise
Kidokinetics Franchise
Investment $25,600 - $69,400$42,900 - $57,000
Franchise Fee $10,500$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%7%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20012000
Year Franchised 20042006
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee 10% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
EncouraGym Franchise
Kidokinetics Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Desire to work with children
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    Financing Options
     
    EncouraGym Franchise
    Kidokinetics Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    EncouraGym Franchise
    Kidokinetics Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    EncouraGym Franchise
    Kidokinetics Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About EncouraGym

    Interested in a program for your home, church, school, or daycare? Don't invest $20,000 to $50,000 BEFORE you see what the others have to offer. EncouraGYM makes it possible to START YOUR OWN PROGRAM using our acclaimed lesson plans.
    Stop DREAMING and START LIVING your dreams.

    About Kidokinetics

    Kidokinetics is an exciting and unique mobile sports and fitness program for children of various ages. Classes are offered at pre-schools, parks and community centers. We are currently serving 82 locations. Our young participants develop coordination, self-confidence and a lifelong love of physical fitness.
     
    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee