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The Little Gym

The Little Gym is the world's leading children's enrichment franchise, helping kids from infancy through age 12 build confidence, physical skills, and a love of learning through fun, development-focused programs.

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The Little Gym Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2026

Background

Founded in 1976, The Little Gym offers a unique business franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs to grow or expand their portfolio while impacting their community. Over the past four decades, The Little Gym programs have helped millions of kids experience the thrill of achievement, develop new skills, and find new confidence. Along the way, we have worked hand-in-hand with our childrens' activity franchise owners, helping them build rewarding businesses.

With more than 400 locations across the globe, The Little Gym is the world's premier enrichment and physical development franchise for kids ages four months through 12 years. We offer more than a gymnastics or dance franchise. As an owner of a The Little Gym, you will be a part of a family dedicated to the growth and development of children. Kids will come to your gym to learn, laugh and experience new things. And while you aim to make a difference in their lives, your life will change as well.
If working with kids in a dynamic and inspiring way is something that's important to you, then this is the opportunity for you.

Company Details

Established: 1976
First Unit Franchised: 1992
Franchised Units: 371
Company Owned Units: 1
States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Alaska - AK, Arizona - AZ, Arkansas - AR, California - CA, Colorado - CO, Connecticut - CT, Delaware - DE, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Idaho - ID, Illinois - IL, Indiana - IN, Iowa - IA, Kansas - KS, Kentucky - KY, Louisiana - LA, Maine - ME, Maryland - MD, Massachusetts - MA, Michigan - MI, Mississippi - MS, Missouri - MO, Montana - MT, Nebraska - NE, Nevada - NV, New Hampshire - NH, New Jersey - NJ, New Mexico - NM, New York - NY, North Carolina - NC, Ohio - OH, Oklahoma - OK, Oregon - OR, Pennsylvania - PA, Rhode Island - RI, South Carolina - SC, South Dakota - SD, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Utah - UT, Vermont - VT, West Virginia - WV, Wisconsin - WI, Wyoming - WY
Canada Franchises: Yes
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By The Little Gym

Financial Assistance Provided: No

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Specify: You would work with our real estate team and national and local brokers.

Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Specify: You would work with our real estate team and national and local brokers.

Recruiting Assistance: No

Co-operative Advertising: Yes
Specify: If they wanted to create a co-op among other franchisees, we would allow that.

Training:
The Little Gym provides a turnkey franchise model with comprehensive support from pre-opening through ongoing operations, including expert guidance on site selection, build-out, marketing, and launch. Franchisees receive dedicated coaching from a Business Consultant with regular calls, site visits, and peer collaboration to drive growth. The brand also offers robust training through its curriculum team, including hands-on pre-opening preparation, a structured online platform for staff development, and continuous regional training, ensuring owners are equipped to operate efficiently and scale successfully.

2026 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a The Little Gym Franchise.

What does a The Little Gym Franchise Cost?

The Little Gym franchise fees for 2026:

Cash Investment: $420,324 - $722,773
Total Investment: $420,324 - $722,773
Minimum Net Worth: Net Worth: $250,000
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $59,500
Franchise Fee for Each Additional Unit: $59,500
Royalty: 8% of Gross Sales
Ad Fee: 1% of Gross Sales
Other Fees: NA
Average Number of Employees at Start/at Maturity: NA
Item 19: Yes
SBA Registry: Yes
Visa Candidates: Yes
Passive Ownership: Yes
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes
Specify: Successful operations require a strong, capable Gym Director to oversee day-to-day activities and ensure consistent performance. While the business can support semi- or passive ownership, this should not be mistaken for disengagement. Ownership still plays an important leadership role, and overall success is driven not just by time spent, but by the quality of involvement and guidance provided to the team.
Home-Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes(5%)

Is The Little Gym a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. The Little Gym is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is The Little Gym a Home Based franchise?

No. The Little Gym is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do The Little Gym Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much The Little Gym franchisees make. The Little Gym offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is The Little Gym a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. The Little Gym is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does The Little Gym Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. The Little Gym franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does The Little Gym Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. The Little Gym franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is The Little Gym Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

Yes. The Little Gym franchise is looking for Canada franchisees.

Is The Little Gym Looking for International franchisees?

No. The Little Gym franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see The Little Gym's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Fitness, Child Related, Business Opportunities, Recently Added Franchises, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

100+ UNITS

Cash Required

More than $250,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

Yes

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

Yes

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

The Little Gym Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing The Little Gym franchises for sale. We may have The Little Gym franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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