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Goddard School
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Research completed: September 2011


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The Company


The Goddard School® (www.goddardschool.com) is a nationwide franchise of Goddard Systems, Inc. headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. With 24 years in business, 386 Schools nationwide and 45,000 children enrolled, Goddard is the fastest growing preschool in the United States. Goddard was recently recognized as the "#1 Childcare Franchise" for the eleventh consecutive year by Entrepreneur magazine (January 2012) and one of the Top 200 Franchise Systems (in worldwide sales), by Franchise Times, for the fifth consecutive year (2011).

The Goddard School offers a year-round program that focuses on building a strong and balanced foundation of emotional, social, cognitive and physical skills for each child. Families have the convenience of extended hours, the flexibility of either half or full-day schedules and Quality Assurance standards that are monitored corporately.

The Goddard School FLEX™ Learning Program, based on the latest research in how children learn and designed with the assistance of experts, provides the optimal environment for each child's development. The programs of Goddard Systems, Inc., franchisor of The Goddard School, are accredited by AdvancED. AdvancED evaluates quality, continuous improvement and student success.


The Opportunity


Goddard franchisees share a common entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to providing the highest quality childcare in their communities, as evidenced by each School's on-site management. Goddard's commitment to quality is strongly supported by franchisees as affirmed by an impressive 30% who have already purchased second franchises.

Although hours of operation may vary by location, most Goddard Schools are open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. A schedule of this type allows franchisees to operate their business and enjoy their families and friends.

Goddard Systems, Inc. provides assistance to Goddard School franchisees in the following areas:
  • Site Selection and Demographics
  • Lease Negotiation
  • Construction Management
  • Equipment and Furniture Installation
  • Quality Assurance Maintenance
  • On-going Professional Development for Teachers
  • Sales and Lead Management Training
  • Guidance on Marketing and Advertising
  • Budget and Expense Control
  • Recruitment, Hiring and Training Guidance
  • Community Relations



  • The Requirements


    Goddard Systems, Inc. requires that prospective candidates have the ability to secure the necessary funds for locations within the United States.
    Investment Required: $140,000 minimum cash; $694,500 - $713,500 total
    Financing Options: Assistance with third party financing

    The Goddard Schools® are operated by independent franchisees under a license agreement with Goddard Systems, Inc. Programs and ages may vary. Substantiation available upon request. NY This advertisement is not an offering. An offering can only be made by a prospectus filed first with the Department of Law of the State of New York. Such filing does not constitute approval by the Department of Law. © Goddard Systems Inc. 2010 MN #F-4335

    Comments
    "Open communication, a genuine interest in our business, the pride they take in the product we deliver and the brand."

    "Innovative, cutting edge, always seeking opportunities to distinguish the brand and gain competitive advantage."

    "High quality people doing a high quality job."

    "It is THE best in the market."

    "Goddard feels like a family. I know that the Goddard team has my best interest at heart and they want my business to succeed. They provide excellent resources and are very responsive to my needs."


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