EncouraGym vs Kids in Sports Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
EncouraGym Franchise
Kids in Sports Franchise
Investment $25,600 - $69,400$202,750 - $331,250
Franchise Fee $10,500$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%7%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 2001-
Year Franchised 2004-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee 10% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
EncouraGym Franchise
Kids in Sports Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Desire to work with children
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    Financing Options
     
    EncouraGym Franchise
    Kids in Sports 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
    Kids in Sports Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

    We have a comprehensive franchise training and support program. You will have full support from our experienced team with: *Site selection and build-out assistance *Marketing and advertising programs that help you build brand awareness in your local market area *Sales tools and customer service programs to enroll students and keep them coming back *Franchise training programs that enable you to operate your business with confidence from day one *On-going enhancements to our proprietary IT system to keep you up-to-date in managing and growing your business *On-going support and coaching from Michael, Ken and the Kids In Sports team

    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
    Kids in Sports Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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 Kids in Sports

    Kids in Sports was started in 1999 in New York City by Michael Strutt and Kenneth Colon whose passion for sports and coaching led them to design programs that teach children ages 12 months to 12 years the fundamentals of sports in a safe, fun, friendly and supportive environment. In addition to the basic rules and skills of sports children learn sportsmanship, teamwork, respect and communication - the building blocks for young athletes. Recently Mike and Kenny - interested in expanding their program - developed their franchise concept. Their goal is to team up with qualified people that will bring the same passion and energy for operating a children's sports program as they always have. Mike and Kenny and their team are managing all support of their franchisees. Kids In Sports is positioned to be a leader in the area of Children's Sports instructional programs and look forward to expanding their successful brand. Today Kids In Sports is a thriving business operating out of a storefront location on New York's Upper East Side, along with several satellite locations. We teach the fundamentals of Baseball, Basketball, Football, Floor Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer and Volleyball through our Multi-Sport or Sport Specific Classes. We also offer a Pre-School Athletes Program which is a combination of Sports and Education; many of our families use this program as a Pre-School alternative. Additionally Kids in Sports offer weekly camps throughout the summer and Holiday breaks during the year. We also host Birthday Parties and School Picnics The goal is to team up with qualified people that will bring the same passion and energy for operating a children's sports program as they always have. Mike and Kenny and their team are managing all support of their franchisees. Kids In Sports is positioned to be a leader in the area of Children's Sports instructional programs and look forward to expanding their successful brand.
     
    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee