YahooYahoo
Mandatoryion, determine are inappropriate or detrimental to the goodwill of the System within 24 hours of our notice to you. You must obtain paid advertising on the Internet (i.e., Google, Yahoo, Bing, and MSN
From the filings
+252.778% units YoYHQ-led decisions
Kidokinetics
FitnessSoftware purchasing at Kidokinetics flows through a lean HQ structure, with Terri Braun listed as the agent for service of process in the 2024 FDD. The franchisor mandates KIDOLINK and QuickBooks by Intuit Inc., creating a defined tech environment across 136 total units (127 franchised, 9 company-owned). With 252.8% year-over-year unit growth, the addressable market is expanding rapidly for vendors who can integrate with or complement this mandated stack.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
136
127 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+252.778%
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2024
Royalty
8%
of gross sales
Ad fund
2%
national + local
Initial fee
$60K
per unit
Investment range
$111K–$145K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Item 19
Claims
from the filing
Ongoing fee load
What the operator pays every month
The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing, before rent, labour or any technology fee.
10%of gross sales (FY2024)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
1 of these are mandated in the franchise agreement. Each is named in Item 11 of the filing, the incumbents a challenger must displace or integrate with.
CanvaCanva
Business Operations Training 1 4.25 Davie, Florida and Virtual Sales, Marketing and Enrollment 0 9.5 Virtual Training Technology Training: CRM, 0 5.5 Virtual Kidolink, QuickBooks, Canva [2024 FDD v5F]
QuickBooksIntuit
nd software: (a) a desktop or laptop that runs Windows 11, a multi-function printer/scanner, a digital camera, a phone, a music box and a flash drive; and (b) Microsoft Office and QuickBooks (“Compute
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
26 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 3 explicit no's; 5 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee is required to use the bookkeeping service that Franchisor chooses.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor will have full access to all of Franchisee’s data, system, and related information by means of direct access, whether in person, or by telephone/modem installed and maintained at Franchisee’s sole expense.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee must maintain, for at least five fiscal years from their preparation, complete financial records for the operation of the Kidokinetics Business in accordance with the then current Internal Revenue Service Publication and must provide Franchisor, at Franchisor’s request, with: (i) a weekly Sales Report…
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
We are approved suppliers of the proprietary business management software.
Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?
YesItem 11
We have an advertising council composed of franchisees that advise us on advertising policies.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
Our approval may later be withdrawn based on the supplier’s performance, changes in our specifications, standards or requirements, or for other reasons.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
511370Item 8
During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, we derived $511,370 in revenue from required franchisee purchases in the form of sales from shirts and other apparel.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliates may receive rebates from some suppliers based on your purchase of products and services and we have no obligation to pass them on to our franchisees or use them in any particular manner.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
25Item 8
We estimate that approximately 25% to 30% of your expenditures on an ongoing basis will be from us or from other approved suppliers or under our specifications.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor reserves the right to require Franchisee to pay to Franchisor all reasonable costs of evaluation of any proposed supplier or proposed product or service.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you want to use any item or service in establishing or operating your Kidokinetics Business that we have not approved (for items or services that require supplier approval), you must first send us sufficient information, specifications or samples for us to determine whether the item or service complies with our…
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee, at the option of Franchisor, shall assign to Franchisor all rights to the telephone numbers of the Kidokinetics Business and any related business listings and execute all forms and documents required by Franchisor and any telephone company at any time, to transfer such service and numbers to Franchisor.
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
Conduct inspections of your Kidokinetics Business, at the frequency and duration that we deem advisable.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may from time to time revise the contents of the Franchise Operations Manual and other materials created or approved for use in the operation of the Kidokinetics Business.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
You must provide a copy of the lease for the location and obtain written acceptance from us.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesFranchise agreement
Except as approved in advance in writing by Franchisor, Franchisee must not establish or maintain a separate website, splash page, profile or other presence on the Internet, or otherwise advertise on the Internet or any other public computer network in connection with the Kidokinetics Business, including any profile…
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 11
After you open your Kidokinetics Business, you are required to spend the greater of $500 or 2% of Gross Sales per month on a rolling 12-month average on local advertising and marketing to promote your Kidokinetics Business (“Local Marketing Requirement”).
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesFranchise agreement
If a Cooperative is established applicable to the Kidokinetics Business, Franchisee must participate in the Cooperative.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
Many of the products, supplies and services discussed above may only be purchased from approved suppliers in accordance with the Franchise Operations Manual.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase, install, maintain in sufficient supply and use equipment, signs and supplies that conform to the standards and specifications described in the Franchise Operations Manual or otherwise in writing.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
We currently require you to pay fees and other amounts due to us or our affiliates via electronic funds transfer (“EFT”) or other similar means.
People
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Require all employees of the Kidokinetics Business to wear uniforms or clothes conforming to Franchisor’s specifications as to style, color, and design, as Franchisor may, from time to time, reasonably designate so as to maintain the goodwill and reputation of Franchisor, the System and the Marks;
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
You must use the computer hardware and software, including the point-of-sale system that we periodically designate to operate your Kidokinetics Business.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We may access electronic information and data generated from the Computer System at any time.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisor may offer mandatory and/or optional additional training programs from time to time.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
If we schedule any national business meeting or convention, you must attend and you must pay us a registration fee per attendee as we designate.
The filing answers no to 3 questions
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Franchise agreement
- Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Franchise agreement
- Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?Item 11
Who buys here
The buyer at this brand
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HQ leadership: CEO/President + VP Ops/Franchise + a first dedicated IT/systems owner.
VP SalesHead of SalesCROSales Director
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The vendor opportunity at Kidokinetics
Kidokinetics operates 136 total units—127 franchised and 9 company-owned—according to its 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. The brand delivers children's fitness programs and is headquartered in Florida. For software vendors, the headline is growth: year-over-year unit expansion sits at 252.8%, meaning the franchise is adding new locations at an aggressive clip. Each new unit represents a potential software deployment, and existing units face renewal cycles that can open windows for stack changes.
Royalties run at 8.0% of gross revenue, and the initial franchise term is 10 years. Average unit volume is not disclosed in the most recent FDD, so vendors should size per-location opportunity based on the unit count and growth trajectory rather than per-site revenue metrics. The absence of a disclosed AUV does not diminish the addressable market—136 units with triple-digit growth signal a system in rapid scaling mode, where operational tooling often lags expansion.
Who controls software purchasing
The 2024 FDD lists Terri Braun as the agent for service of process. No additional C-suite, IT, or procurement executives are named in Item 1. This lean disclosure typically points to centralized purchasing authority residing with the franchisor's corporate office. Vendors should direct initial outreach to HQ in Florida, framing value propositions around compliance with the mandated tech stack and scalability for new franchisees. Without a named CIO or VP of Technology, the buying center is compact, and the agent for service of process is the only publicly listed contact point.
Mandated and current tech stack
Kidokinetics mandates two systems across all units: KIDOLINK and QuickBooks by Intuit Inc. KIDOLINK appears to be the operational backbone, while QuickBooks handles financial management. For vendors selling adjacent software—CRM, scheduling, payroll, marketing automation, or analytics—the integration path runs through these two platforms. Any pitch should address compatibility with KIDOLINK and QuickBooks explicitly, as franchisees are contractually required to use them. The FDD does not disclose additional recommended or optional systems, so the tech landscape is narrow and defined.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The 2024 FDD does not include an Item 8 procurement signal, meaning the franchisor's designated-supplier or approved-supplier model is not publicly documented. Vendors should clarify procurement rules during initial conversations. On renewals, Item 17 outlines a structured process: franchisees must provide written notice between 90 days and nine months before the end of their 10-year term, execute the then-current franchise agreement—which may contain materially different terms—and pay a renewal fee. They must also update machinery, equipment, tools, and vehicles as required, and complete additional training. These renewal triggers create natural software evaluation windows, particularly as franchisees face updated operational requirements.
With 252.8% year-over-year unit growth, new-unit openings likely represent the most frequent software buying opportunity. Each new franchisee must adopt the mandated KIDOLINK and QuickBooks stack, but ancillary tools may be selected during the onboarding process. Vendors who align with the franchisor's compliance and training requirements can position themselves as part of the standard launch package.
How to read the Kidokinetics FDD
The 2024 Kidokinetics FDD is embedded below for full reference. Key sections for software vendors include Item 11 (mandated systems), Item 17 (renewal conditions and timing), and Item 1 (corporate officers). The document is filed with state franchise regulators and provides the legal framework governing all franchised locations. Reviewing the FDD directly gives vendors the exact language around technology requirements, fee structures, and contractual obligations—essential intelligence before engaging HQ.
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Questions vendors ask
Kidokinetics, answered from the filing
The FDD names Terri Braun as agent for service of process, indicating a centralized HQ decision-making structure. No additional IT or procurement executives are disclosed, so initial outreach should route through the corporate office in Florida.
Kidokinetics mandates KIDOLINK and QuickBooks by Intuit Inc. across all franchised and company-owned units, per the 2024 FDD. No other operational or POS systems are disclosed as required.
Kidokinetics operates 136 total units in the US—127 franchised and 9 company-owned—according to the 2024 FDD. The brand focuses on children's fitness programs.
The 2024 FDD does not include an Item 8 procurement signal, so the designated-vs-approved-supplier model is not publicly disclosed. Vendors should inquire directly about supplier onboarding requirements.
Franchise agreements run 10 years, with renewal requiring 90 days' to 9 months' written notice and execution of the then-current agreement. Rapid unit growth (252.8% YoY) suggests ongoing new-unit onboarding windows.
The 2024 Kidokinetics FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can review it directly in the embedded PDF viewer below for full details on tech mandates, fees, and contract terms.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
2 operators run 2 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit2
Top states by locations
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