About Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency Franchise
Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency is a franchise system offering nanny and babysitter referral services using a proprietary system.
Franchisees operate a nanny agency that connects parents and primary caregivers with customized nanny and childcare services.
The franchise operates under the trade name Twinkle Toes Nanny and serves families in need of full-time, part-time, and irregular childcare placement services, handling nanny recruitment, background checks, placement, invoicing, and general administration.
Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$63K
Average Investment
$77K
Maximum Investment
$91K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | At least $800 per month until placement hours reach 1,800/month, then minimum of 1% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $63,350 – $91,350 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $63K–$91K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (At least $800 per month until placement hours reach 1,800/month, then minimum of 1% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $49,500 |
| Real Estate/Rent | $0 | $2,000 |
| Utility Deposits | $0 | $500 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $5,000 |
| Insurance | $5,000 | $6,000 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses to Attend Training | $500 | $2,000 |
| Signage | $200 | $1,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $100 | $100 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Computer & Software | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Licenses & Permits | $50 | $750 |
| Legal & Accounting | $500 | $2,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | $2,000 | $10,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | $300 per month |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit or inspection including travel expenses and reasonable accounting and attorney fees |
| E-Mail Fee | $20 per month |
| Text Fee | $0.008 per text |
| Marketing Fund Contribution | Currently $0, may be up to 2% of Gross Sales |
| Royalty Fee - Out of Territory | 6% of Gross Sales |
| Noncompliance Fee | Up to $300 |
| Social Media Fee | $600 per month |
| Late Fees | $75 plus interest at 1.5% per month |
| Additional Operations Assistance | $800 per day plus expenses |
| Substitute or New Manager Training | $800 per day plus expenses |
| Additional Training | $800 per day plus expenses |
| Temporary Management Assistance | $600 per day plus expenses |
| System Modifications | Not more than $15,000 during first two years of initial franchise term |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 15 hours classroom, 12 hours on-the-job (27 hours total) |
| Classroom Training | 15 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 12 hours |
| Training Location | Franchisor's affiliate location in Gainesville, Florida or franchisee's location |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may elect to offer additional trainings, seminars, webinars, requiring no more than 2 additional sessions per calendar year. Retraining may be required if not meeting minimum placement hours by fourth quarter. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Minimum population of 150,000 people, maximum territory of 400,000 people |
| Description | A specific geographic region defined and approved by the franchisor by zip codes, natural, or political boundaries. Franchisee must operate from home within the territory. Territorial rights are contingent on achieving minimum nanny placement hours that escalate quarterly. Franchisor reserves the right to use other channels of distribution within the territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | Up to 4 successive renewal terms |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Must be in compliance with Franchise Agreement, pay renewal fee, sign general release of claims, notify franchisor in writing at least 9 months before expiration, sign then-current Agreement which may contain materially different terms and conditions |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Must be current in monetary obligations, in compliance with Franchise Agreement, transferee must meet franchisor qualifications, execute then-current Franchise Agreement, satisfactorily complete training, pay Transfer Fee, obtain lessor approval, comply with post-termination provisions |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for curable defaults (violation of Agreement, owing money more than 30 days past due, failure to cure within 30 days of notice) and non-curable defaults (failure to complete training, abandonment, insolvency, fraud, material violation of law, failure to pay suppliers over $3,000 for more than 60 days, 3+ breaches in 12 months) |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | May not compete in the Territory or within 25 miles of the boundaries of the Territory, or within 25 miles of any other outlet of the franchisor or franchisee in operation at the time. During the franchise term, no competition allowed anywhere in the United States and its territories. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Franchised Business must always be under the franchisee's direct, full-time, day-to-day supervision. It must be the sole occupation of the principal owner (Managing Owner). After operating for at least 12 months or 1,000 hours of nanny placement, a Manager may be hired to run day-to-day operations with franchisor approval. |
| Required Suppliers | CompanionPay LLC (billing and collections), franchisor-approved advertising vendors, approved computer hardware and software vendors, approved uniform vendors |
| Supply Restrictions | Must use CompanionPay LLC for billing services and paying nannies. Must use franchisor-designated software (TTNA System Software) and computer hardware. Must purchase advertising materials from franchisor or approved vendors. Must belong to BNI or approved business networking group in first year. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | CompanionPay LLC earned $4,575.50 from required franchisee purchases in fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. Choice Process pays franchisor 3% of revenues for processing franchisee purchases ($2,193 in 2024). |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | Franchisor may finance up to $30,000 of the Initial Franchise Fee over an 18-month period at 8.5% interest per annum. For a $30,000 loan, monthly payment would be approximately $1,781.06. No security required. Owners must personally guarantee debt if franchisee is an entity. |
Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$1.2M
Median Revenue
$965K
Revenue Range
$171K – $3.1M
Sample Size
17 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordTwinkle Toes Nanny Agency 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.
Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency System Growth
Total Units
20
Franchised
18
Company-Owned
2
Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency currently operates 18 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 18 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 18 |
Transfers: 2 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, CT, HI, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, NE, NY, ND, RI, VA
Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency franchise ranges from $63,350 to $91,350, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $49,500. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency charges a royalty fee of 5% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a At least $800 per month until placement hours reach 1,800/month, then minimum of 1% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency 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 Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency franchise owners report average revenue of $1.2M and median revenue of $965K. This is based on a sample of 17 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency has been franchising since 2017. The FDD shows an investment range of $63,350-$91,350, a 5% of Gross Sales royalty, and includes an 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 $49,500 and the total investment ranges from $63,350 to $91,350 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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