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The Little Gym
Company background ) The first The Little Gym was built in 1976 by Robin Wes. The Little Gym International, Inc. was incorporated in 1992 for the specific purpose of franchising this extraordinary concept.After a successful career in broadcasting, as an owner of Radio and TV stations, Robert Bingham, President and Chief Executive Officer, joined the Company in 1994 with a fresh and unique concept on how to build a franchising company. Rather than grow with franchising executives from other companies, he recognized the extraordinary backgrounds and experience of The Little Gym franchise owners themselves. His vision was to bring these people, bound by their common passion for The Little Gym business together as a team and have them help guide the company's future. A majority of The Little Gym Management Team have been The Little Gym Franchise Owners. These include Robert Hicks, Senior Vice President of Franchise Service and Support and owner of a The Little Gym in Massachusetts; Gerald Moore, Vice President of the Eastern Region and owner of three The Little Gyms in North Carolina and Tennessee; Richard Basch, Vice President of the Western Region and former owner of an Arizona The Little Gym; Greg Brungardt, Director of Training and former owner of an Oklahoma The Little Gym and Randy McCoy, Director of Curriculum and former The Little Gym owner in Washington. Rounding out the team is Michael Gragg, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Ruk Adams, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development and former owner of a Salt Lake City The Little Gym; Ronn Cordova, Vice President of Franchise Development and Heather Wheelock, Director of Training and former The Little Gym Gym Director in Indiana. The Little Gym International, Inc. is a company that believes its success is entirely driven by the success of its franchises. The company focuses virtually all of its energy on helping The Little Gym franchise owners achieve their dreams. The Little Gym International, Inc. is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with franchises in most states and 12 countries around the world and will soon be opening in 7 additional countries. top Franchise opportunities ) We believe individual success is built upon confidence-confidence to embrace your dreams and make them a reality. But how do you get there? At The Little Gym, the success of each franchise owner is built on the same thoughtful principle that we utilize every day as we nurture the children entrusted to our care: Motor Skill Development made Fun builds Confidence that leads to a lifetime of Success.Owning a The Little Gym is fun. As you help children develop motor skills, they sparkle; and their parents see what a positive difference you and The Little Gym are making in their lives. Through our thorough training program, your confidence will grow, as will the success of your gym. It's that simple—we currently have over one hundred franchise owners who are proud—and happy—to live their dream everyday. top Ownership experience The Little Gym Franchise Owners come from very diverse backgrounds. A few were former attorneys who gave up their law practices to join The Little Gym Family. One was a doctor, a few were teachers, and some have had careers in sales and marketing. Many were successful business people who felt there was something missing in their lives. Financial success is important, but it isn't everything. The opportunity to work with kids and make a difference in their lives, to take off the business suits and replace them with polo shirts and tennis shoes, and to have fun while working hard are the factors that caused The Little Gym Franchise Owners to change their lives and perhaps, for the first time, be in control of their own destiny. top Ownership process The Little Gym owes its success and reputation to the collective wisdom of those involved in the continued development of our unique vision. To maintain this standard of excellence, The Little Gym practices great care and involvement in awarding new franchises. If you find that after reviewing the information in the Franchise Information Package you would like to continue the process, you need to fill out and return the Initial Qualification Summary, found in the package. The submission of the Initial Qualification Summary does not create any obligation on your part, but it does indicate to us that you are serious about investigating a franchise opportunity further. At this stage, the communication between you and The Little Gym International increases as we endeavor to answer your questions and, at the same time, get to know you. After the review of your Initial Qualification Summary, and many conversations with you, if we believe that you have potential to be a successful The Little Gym franchise owner, we will invite you to spend a day with us at The Little Gym corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona. During this visit, you will observe classes at a local The Little Gym; meet the staff of The Little Gym International, Inc.; and meet with the Executive Team, who will ensure every question you may have is answered. Also, you will be interviewed by members of Senior Management, so that we may determine whether we would like to invite you to be a part of our franchise family. Finally, you will receive our Uniform Franchise Offering Circular and be asked to carefully review the information. Within a few days of your visit, we will inform you as to whether or not we would like to award you a The Little Gym Franchise. We will then ask that you make your final decision in a timely manner. We promise to make the process as fun and as enjoyable as possible. top Owner support ) Knowing you and your franchise have the backing of The Little Gym's intensive training and ongoing support will provide tremendous peace-of-mind. With this peace-of-mind comes the confidence to grow your business and have a real impact on those parents and children in your care. We stay involved and are committed to your success and the success of the children of our communities. Our on-going owner support program includes the following:Training On-going training programs are part of the The Little Gym culture. We will take you through an intense program that will completely prepare you for the challenges of successful gym operation. And the training does not stop when the gym is opened-training programs are always available. Materials and Manuals We rely on the collective wisdom of the entire The Little Gym family to fine tune and update our business practices. Every function in the operation of a The Little Gym is fully documented-all part of the vast array of the tools we provide you. In short, we know what we are doing. From front desk operation to customer service to staffing, we will offer valuable and time-tested information to ensure your success. Ongoing Business Consulting Once you have become a Franchise Owner, you will be assigned a New Business Specialist. All of our New Business Specialists either successfully owned or have managed a The Little Gym. Their complete focus is on the rapid growth of your business. top Frequently asked questions Q Is a franchise available for sale in my area? A Probably. But since we award an average of one new territory each week, they are going fast. Call our Franchise Development Department to learn about available territories in your area. Q Do I need a degree or background in physical education or child development? A No. The Little Gym's programs are based on meticulously and professionally developed curriculum that we teach every Franchise Owner. The skills of how to properly work with children of all ages and how to recruit and train staff will be taught. Q What kind of business background do I need to qualify for a The Little Gym franchise? A The Little Gym Franchise Owners have varied backgrounds, but all of them have enjoyed success of some kind in their professional lives. Strong people skills and a deep love of children are the most important qualities we look for. top Testimonials "What I found most appealing about a career with The Little Gym family, is the experience itself. Children receive valuable self esteem, self confidence and of course, motor skill development. Now I get to build a career and a thriving business while making a positive contribution." Jean Paul d’Elia, Franchise Owner, Nevada "I had become bored with my profession. I wanted a business that would satisfy my financial goals while allowing me to give back to the community. I found it in The Little Gym." Dennis Long, Franchise Owner, California "We wanted to work together as a couple doing something we could both enjoy. We have everything we could want in The Little Gym." Marty and Robin England, Franchise Owners, Arkansas "The Little Gym prides itself on customer service training and follow-through which allows me to give back while emphasizing my own skill set." Mark and Mary Lee Stephens, Franchise Owners, Missouri top  Key Info | | ||||||||||
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