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.