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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

An unusually strong point is operator stability, with 0 outlet terminations and 0 non-renewals and no disclosed lawsuits or enforcement actions; the main risk is high upfront cost, with a $60,000 initial franchise fee and a $63,000 Item 7 fee minimum, both in the top 10%.

Pros

0 outlet terminations and 0 non‑renewals - virtually no operators have exited the system, indicating stronger-than-normal operator retention for a Children's Services franchisor.
0 disclosed lawsuits, 0 franchisor enforcement actions, 0 government penalties, and 0 cases alleging fraud - an unusually clean legal and regulatory record that lowers legal and compliance risk.
Manager required equity: 0% - the franchisor does not require managers to hold equity, giving you flexibility to set manager ownership and compensation arrangements.

Cons

Initial franchise fee $60,000 and Item 7 fee minimum $63,000 - both are well above typical (top 10%), meaning the fixed upfront cash you must pay before operations is notably higher than most franchisors.

Territory Protection

51/100
Good

Kidokinetics grants a protected, non-exclusive Territory (minimum ≈250,000 population) where the franchisee may operate a mobile children’s sports program to schools and community venues. The franchisor retains broad site-specific and alternative-distribution rights, including e‑commerce sales, and may develop additional units in surrounding markets.

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.

Franchisee Stability

80/100
Good

Kidokinetics earns a Good Stability Score. Three-year turnover of 2.00% is well below the typical Children's Services franchise (around 4%) and noticeably lower than industry peers by a comfortable margin. Out of 1 total exit across the three reported years, ceased operations dominated with 1, alongside no terminations, no non-renewals, and no franchisor buybacks.

This pattern suggests location-level economics - an operator chose to close or a location underperformed, pointing to local market or site-level issues, rather than franchisor-franchisee friction. Beyond its industry-relative position, a 2.00% three-year turnover rate is genuinely exceptional in absolute terms across all of franchising. This is built on a compact track record (roughly 50 franchisees averaged across three years); continued retention as the system grows would solidify the picture. For prospective franchisees, examine unit-level economics in the geographies where closures have concentrated.

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
Minimum Investment Breakdown
Franchise Fee
Real Estate
Equipment & Assets
Reserves
Training
Other

Maximum Investment

$144,700
Maximum Investment Breakdown

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:
9
Percent Attaining Average:
22.0%
Audit Status:
Unaudited
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

Is Kidokinetics a good franchise to own?

Whether Kidokinetics is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2024 FDD: Kidokinetics operates 136 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 40/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Kidokinetics franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Kidokinetics franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $110,500 to $144,700. Kidokinetics disclosed average gross sales of $57,987 in 2024. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a Kidokinetics franchise?

Break-even timelines for Kidokinetics franchises are not disclosed in the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Kidokinetics a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2024 FDD, Kidokinetics operates 127 franchised locations and 9 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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