- 2023 Franchise 500 Rank
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N/RNot ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$21K - $39K
- Units as of 2013
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181
Company Overview
About Guard-A-Kid
Industry | Children's Businesses |
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Related Categories | Miscellaneous Children's Businesses |
Founded | 2003 |
Leadership | Robert Curtis, CEO |
Corporate Address | 3333 W. Kennedy Blvd., #206 Tampa, FL 33609 |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 2005(18 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 6 |
Where seeking | This company is offering new franchisees in the following US states: This company is offering new franchisees in the following international regions: |
# of Units | 181(as of 2013) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Guard-A-Kid franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee |
$19,900 |
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Initial Investment |
$21,400 - $38,700 |
Net Worth Requirement |
$25,000 |
Cash Requirement |
$10,000 - $15,000 |
Veteran Incentives |
10% off franchise fee |
Term of Agreement |
5 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
Third Party Financing | Guard-A-Kid has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
Classroom Training | 2 days |
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Ongoing Support |
Meetings & Conventions
Online Support
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Marketing Support |
National Media
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? |
Yes |
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Can this franchise be run part time? |
No |
#运行所需的员工 | 1 |
Are exclusive territories available? |
Yes |
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