Kidokinetics^®

Children's Services • Year: 2024

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What Is Kidokinetics?

Kidokinetics offers physical fitness programs for young children, introducing a full range of sports and a variety of related physical exercises and activities. The operational model is mobile, delivering these programs at schools, parks, community centers, summer camps, hotels, gyms, health centers and similar establishments within a designated territory. It serves children through a mix of direct consumer engagements and contracts with organizations, with the core service bundle being structured sports and fitness programming for young children.

Kidokinetics Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchise shows exceptional stability, with zero disclosed lawsuits, outlet terminations, non‑renewals, franchisor enforcement actions, or government penalties (bottom 5% for Children's Services), but it imposes a high upfront cost: a $60,000 initial franchise fee and a $63,000 Item 7 minimum (both in the top 10%), which reduces funds for build‑out and early operations.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits, outlet terminations, non‑renewals, franchisor enforcement actions, and government penalties — all in the bottom 5% for Children's Services.

Managers are not required to hold equity (0% requirement), well below typical for Children's Services, giving you flexibility to structure manager ownership and compensation without a franchisor mandate.

Cons

A $60,000 initial franchise fee and a $63,000 Item 7 minimum — both in the top 10% across franchises — create a high fixed upfront cost that must be paid to the franchisor before operations begin, increasing the cash you need at signing and reducing funds available for build-out and early operations.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

56/100

Good

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units; the franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative channels, use trademarks, operate in alternative venues or retail, acquire/convert units, and develop units in the surrounding market, with no performance contingencies and franchisee relocation rights.

Training & Support

40/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a streamlined 48-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two individuals included in the initial franchise fee for franchise operations. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness; on-site assistance carries additional franchisor fees, and travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the franchisee.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Kidokinetics Franchise?

Opening a Kidokinetics franchise requires a total initial investment of $110,500 to $144,700, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$110,500

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$144,700

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$63,000

Real Estate$0

Equipment & Assets$4,300

Reserves$25,000

Training$8,500

Other$9,700

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$63,000

Real Estate$0

Equipment & Assets$8,700

Reserves$45,000

Training$10,500

Other$17,500

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Kidokinetics Franchise Owners Make?

Kidokinetics franchise locations reported average gross sales of $57,987 and median gross sales of $51,711 in 2024, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$57,987

Median Gross Sales:

$51,711

High Gross Sales:

$143,181

Low Gross Sales:

$16,448

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

22.0%

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Affiliate locations show materially different scale of sales (e.g., Affiliate Location #1: 408814) compared with franchised averages (Two Territory franchised average: 57987), indicating affiliate units can operate at very different revenue levels than typical franchised outlets.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is substantial variability across franchised formats — three-territory averages are much higher (325027) than single-territory averages (67672) and lows are as low as 5037 for some multi-territory reporting units, reflecting wide dispersion in reported gross sales.

Data Scope and Limitations: The dataset is small and skewed (many reporting units were in their first year and expense detail is available for only three mature franchised locations), so the figures may not represent results a new franchisee should expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Kidokinetics franchise?

The total initial investment for a Kidokinetics franchise ranges from $110,500 to $144,700, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Kidokinetics initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Kidokinetics is $60,000, as stated in the 2024 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

How much do Kidokinetics franchise owners make?

Kidokinetics franchise locations reported average gross sales of $57,987 and median gross sales of $51,711 in 2024, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.

Does Kidokinetics have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Kidokinetics received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2024 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Kidokinetics offer exclusive franchise territories?

Kidokinetics received a territory protection score of 56 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units; the franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative channels, use trademarks, operate in alternative venues or retail, acquire/convert units, and develop units in the surrounding market, with no performance contingencies and franchisee relocation rights.

What training does Kidokinetics provide to new franchisees?

Kidokinetics received a training and support score of 40 out of 100. The brand provides a streamlined 48-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two individuals included in the initial franchise fee for franchise operations.

How many Kidokinetics franchise locations are there?

Kidokinetics had 136 total locations as of the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Kidokinetics?

Kidokinetics offers physical fitness programs for young children, introducing a full range of sports and a variety of related physical exercises and activities.

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