Question 1

What is the investment?

Accepted Answer

The investment in a Skidaddles location will range from $188,300 – $305,400

Question 2

What are the minimum requirements to qualify to become a franchisee?

Accepted Answer

As a Skidaddles franchisee, you’ll need to have $80,000 minimum in liquid assets and a net worth of $500,000 per facility, depending on your market.

Question 3

How is a Skidaddles different from a traditional day care center?

Accepted Answer

We offer parents the option for full-time or part-time enrollment, membership packages for regular drop in care and on-demand sessions from an hour up to a full day. We have a proprietary curriculum and set schedules each day no matter what program our parents choose for their family. We are flexible and fit that need for parents who have varying schedules and want their child to have access to a developmental learning program that suits their age and abilities.

Question 4

How much space do I need for this center?

Accepted Answer

Between 3,400 and 4,000 square feet with adequate parking and drive by traffic. We have specific site criteria which will help you evaluate real estate that would be a good fit for your Skidaddles location.

Question 5

How long does it take to open?

Accepted Answer

You should be able to open in as few as 5 to 7 months, it depends on how quickly you find a center location, complete fit out and pre-opening steps to be eligible to attend training.

Question 6

Do I have to be an owner operator?

Accepted Answer

Yes, even though you will likely hire a Center Director, we want owners to be actively involved and focused on marketing, community development and management.

Question 7

Can I own more than one center?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We believe some owners will operate multiple centers. We offer discounts on initial franchise fees for owners who commit up front to additional centers.

Question 8

How many employees are needed to operate the business?

Accepted Answer

In our centers, we typically have anywhere from 8 and 12 employees available or the schedule.  Part and full time team can fill the needs you have based on the number of classrooms, ages of children enrolled, and reservations booked for the day.

Question 9

How much will the business make in a year?

Accepted Answer

We will be able to share our Financial Performance Representation, called an Item 19, in our Franchise Disclosure Document which highlights affiliate performance and history. This can be a useful tool to help you evaluate the revenue potential for your Skidaddles business.

Question 10

What type of training and support does Skidaddles offer?

Accepted Answer

Training: Our training program is provided to all new franchisees for 15 days, and you will be given access to online training programs to learn about the brand as well as the ins and outs of management.

Teachnology: Each franchisee is provided with access to  the best technology available.

Marketing: You’ll have access to the benefits of our advertising fund.

Question 11

Why is Skidaddles the right Franchise choice?

Accepted Answer

Our senior management team have skills that have driven us to success.  Skidaddles received the award for Best of NKY in 2017 for our Preschool program and Best of the North in 2014 for our Summer Camp program. We have been a finalist with Best of NKY and Best of the North for 5 years.  Skidaddles was also awarded a 2017 Best of Parenting award. As being named one of the top child care franchises to invest in for 2022, franchise owners can expect a highly experienced, educated, hands-on team that will assist them in every aspect of the business.  With proven formulas for operations, marketing and child care management, our team is second to none.

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