About Mini Athletics USA Franchise
Mini Athletics is a children's fitness and sports franchise designed for kids ages two through eight.
The program offers structured classes that introduce young children to fundamental movement skills, coordination, and athletic confidence in a fun, supportive group setting.
Mini Athletics has been franchising in the United States since 2023, bringing its popular program format from its international roots to American communities.
Mini Athletics USA Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$34K
Average Investment
$41K
Maximum Investment
$47K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 2% of Gross Sales (Brand Development Fund, currently not assessed); 2% of Gross Sales (Franchisee Directed Local Marketing, currently not assessed) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $34,450 – $47,250 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $34K–$47K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (Up to 2% of Gross Sales (Brand Development Fund, currently not assessed); 2% of Gross Sales (Franchisee Directed Local Marketing, currently not assessed)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Equipment | $0 | $800 |
| Signage | $50 | $200 |
| Computer, Software, and Business Management System | $500 | $1,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $200 | $500 |
| Insurance Deposits – Three Months | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Travel for Initial Training | $750 | $3,500 |
| Professional Fees | $750 | $1,500 |
| Licenses and Permits | $200 | $750 |
| Additional Funds – Three Months | $5,000 | $10,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $7,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $3,500 |
| Technology Fee | Up to $300 per month for your first Territory plus an additional $200 per month for each Additional Territory, currently $150 per month for your first Territory plus an additional $50 per month for each Additional Territory, currently not charged. |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit (if underreporting of 2% or greater) |
| Supplemental Royalty | Varies, depending on satisfaction of Minimum Monthly Royalty Fee Requirements |
| Local and Regional Advertising Cooperatives | Established by cooperative members, but not exceeding local marketing requirements, currently not assessed |
| Annual Conference Attendance Fee | Our then current conference fee, not greater than $1,500. Currently not assessed. |
| Additional Employee Initial Training | Our then current training fee, currently $300 per person per day |
| Supplemental On-Site Training | Our then current daily rate per trainer, plus expenses we incur. Current rate is $300 per day |
| Interest | 18% per annum from due date |
| Reporting Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Operations Non-Compliance | $450 to $1,000 per occurrence |
| Payment Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence |
| Collections | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| NSF Check Fee of Failed Electronic Fund Transfer | 5% of amount or $50, whichever is greater, or maximum fee allowed by law |
| Non-Compliance (Item 6 table) | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| Supplier Evaluation | Actual fees, costs, and expenses |
| Management Service | Actual costs incurred by us |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Approximately four day period (35 total hours) |
| Classroom Training | 14 hours (Remote training) |
| On-the-Job Training | 21 hours (In person training) |
| Training Location | Alabama (for in-person training), Remotely Administered (for remote training) |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may require supplemental on-site training (fee of $300 per trainer per day plus expenses) and refresher training courses or system-wide training courses, additional training programs and seminars. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive, Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Approximately 400,000 to 500,000 people |
| Description | A geographic area with a population of approximately 400,000 to 500,000 people, determined by Franchisor based on U.S. Census Bureau data or other reliable data. Franchisee may only operate at Third Party Sites within this territory and marketing must be targeted to this territory. While the territory is non-exclusive, the franchisor will not establish or grant another franchisee the right to operate a Mini Athletics Business within the franchisee's Operating Territory, provided the franchisee is not in default. Franchisor reserves the right to operate and grant franchises outside this territory, acquire/merge with competitive businesses within the territory (without using Licensed Marks), and use Licensed Marks/System in alternative distribution channels. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | five consecutive years |
| Renewal Term | two additional five year terms |
| Renewal Fee | $3,500 |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must be in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, provide 180-270 days prior written notice, demonstrate ability to operate within the territory, satisfy maintenance/update/upgrade obligations, pay the renewal fee, sign the then-current Franchise Agreement and Renewal Ancillary Agreements, complete additional training, and sign a general release. |
| Transfer Fee | $7,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Requires prior written consent from Franchisor (not unreasonably withheld if conditions met), 30 days prior written notice, all monetary and other obligations satisfied, no default/material breach, transferee bound by agreement terms, transferee's owners/spouses personally guarantee, general release signed, transferee upgrades Administrative Office, transferee completes training, Franchisor approves price/terms, transferee's employees sign confidentiality, franchisee subordinates purchase price payments to franchisor obligations, compliance with all laws. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for various defaults, including bankruptcy, abandonment, intentional non-compliance, material misrepresentation, unauthorized transfer, disclosure of confidential information, felony conviction, unethical conduct, failure to complete training, failure to submit reports, underreporting gross sales by 5% or more, failure to maintain insurance, failure to pay vendors. Some defaults have a 10-day or 30-day cure period, others are automatic termination without cure. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise and for 24 months after expiration or termination. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisee cannot engage in any competitive business (owning >3% in publicly traded company, operating, managing, funding, performing services for, diverting business/customers). Post-termination, for 24 months, franchisee cannot engage in competitive business within Operating Territory, a 25-mile radius, or any other Mini Athletics Business operating territory. This period is tolled during non-compliance. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Managing Owner (managing shareholder or partner if a Corporate Entity) is personally responsible for the daily management and supervision of the Franchised Business, dedicating full-time efforts and being on-site. An Operating Manager may be hired if they meet franchisor standards, complete training, and sign confidentiality/non-competition agreements. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisor or its affiliate for System Supplies, System Curriculum and Materials, branded items, marketing materials, and credit card processing/online ordering systems. Designated suppliers for signage, computer equipment, and insurance. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisee must exclusively offer and sell Approved Services and Products and use products, supplies, equipment, technology systems, and services authorized and designated by the franchisor. Franchisor or its affiliates may be exclusive suppliers. Initial and ongoing inventory of System Curriculum and Materials and System Supplies must be purchased from franchisor/affiliates/designated suppliers. All materials bearing Licensed Marks must be purchased from franchisor/designated suppliers. Credit card processing and online ordering systems must use franchisor's designated supplier/vendor. Franchisor reserves the right to designate a single supplier for any services, products, equipment, supplies, or materials. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We and/or our affiliates may receive rebates, payments and other material benefits from suppliers based on your purchases and we reserve the right to institute and expand rebate programs in the future. As of the Issuance Date of this Disclosure Document we have not received revenue from suppliers from franchisee purchases of source restricted products or services. We do not provide our franchisees with any material benefits based on a franchisee’s purchase of particular products or services or use of particular suppliers. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or other obligation. |
Mini Athletics USA Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Mini Athletics USA does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Mini Athletics USA does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Mini Athletics USA Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordMini Athletics USA has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Mini Athletics USA System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
Mini Athletics USA currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
0
Net Income
$-28,783
Total Assets
$3K
Audited by Black CPA & Associates for year ending December 31.
Mini Athletics USA Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Mini Athletics USA franchise ranges from $34,450 to $47,250, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $25,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Mini Athletics USA charges a royalty fee of 7% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a Up to 2% of Gross Sales (Brand Development Fund, currently not assessed); 2% of Gross Sales (Franchisee Directed Local Marketing, currently not assessed) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Mini Athletics USA Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Mini Athletics USA to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Mini Athletics USA does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Mini Athletics USA has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $34,450-$47,250, a 7% of Gross Sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $25,000 and the total investment ranges from $34,450 to $47,250 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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