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The Little Gym
Kids enrichment gyms, about 400 locations in 30+ countries
The franchisor is not registered on Ventra. Our team will get the current terms and connect you.
- Investment
- $420,000 – $723,000
- US market; centres already operate in Armenia, the UAE, Kuwait and Oman
- Franchise fee
- $59,500
- Royalty
- 8%
- Marketing fee
- 1%
About the brand
The Little Gym started in the US in 1976, has franchised since 1992 and is part of Unleashed Brands. It has about 400 locations in over 30 countries, including Armenia, the UAE, Kuwait and Oman. Gyms run gymnastics, dance and enrichment programs for children aged 4 months to 12 years.
Who it suits$250,000 net worth and $100,000 liquid assets. Single-unit owners often hold a bachelor's degree and experience in accounting, finance or operations.
Terms
- Investment
- $420,000 – $723,000
- US market; centres already operate in Armenia, the UAE, Kuwait and Oman
- Franchise fee
- $59,500
- Royalty
- 8%
- Marketing fee
- 1%
- Staff
- 5–9 people
Network
- Origin
- USA
- Founded
- 1976
- Locations
- 397
- About 400 locations
- Countries
- 32
Format
- Studio or center
Franchise type
- Single unit
Available in
- Caucasus
- Gulf (GCC)
- Europe
- Asia
- Africa
- Americas
- Worldwide
Franchisor support
- Site and build-out help
- Business consultant
- Training at HQ and online
- Business plan help
How it works through Ventra
- 01Leave a requestTell us the city and the budget. It takes a minute.
- 02We get the termsOur team contacts the franchisor and confirms the current terms for your city.
- 03A call with the brandWe arrange a meeting and help you check the numbers before you sign.
Public data as of September 2026: franchisor websites, disclosure documents and industry catalogs. Amounts in other currencies are converted to dollars at the rate on the collection date. Terms change, so we confirm them before an introduction.
Sources:thelittlegymfranchise.comthelittlegymfranchise.comthelittlegymfranchise.comthelittlegymfranchise.comentrepreneur.com
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