Tippi Toes

Tippi Toes? Dance Company cheerfully provides children with a fun, positive and nurturing environment so they are able to experience the joys of dance, self-expression and movement.

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Tippi Toes Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2025

Background

Top 5 Selling Points
Original Music
Adorable Customers
Low Investment
No brick and mortar (for the first 2-3 years)
Turn Key Business

Company Details

Year Business Started: 1999
Year Started Franchising: 2009
Franchise Units Open: 75
Company Units Open: 2


Canada Franchises: No

International Franchises: No

Registered in non-registration states, CA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, VA & WI

Pending Registration in HI, RI, SD & WA

Please see a list of Sold Out Markets on the Two-Minute Drill

Support and Training Offered By Tippi Toes

Site SelectionAssistance: 100% mobile the first 3 years, then if qualified, can open a local Tippi Toes studio

Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A - mobile

Recruiting Assistance: Yes

Initial Training:
2.5 days in Phoenix, AZ

Day 1
Brand Immersion
Building a Team
Sales + Marketing
Software Tutorials
Wrap Up
Dinner

Day 2
Business Management
Qvinci Review
Business Planning
Next Steps
Selling Practices

On-Going Support

  • Elite support from our franchise team that has worked in the franchise for many decades.
  • Hands-on approach to helping our owners succeed
  • Step-by-step goal planning session with our franchise team
  • Weekly calls with a Franchise Success Coach to make sure each franchisee is hitting the target goals that have been set and that they have what they need to impact the community immediately
  • Annual conference to learn from others in the Tippi Toes system
  • Monthly strategy townhall meetings to share ideas companywide


Marketing Strategies:

Social Media

Tippi Toes focuses heavily on social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) to promote its classes, share photos and videos of its students, and post testimonials from satisfied parents. Social media can also be used to offer special discounts or promotions to new customers.

Partnerships with Schools and Community Centers

Tippi Toes partners with local schools and community centers to offer dance classes as an after-school program or as part of a community program. This can help reach a larger audience and generate more leads for the business. We often work with the schools to use direct marketing into the cubbies, email compaigns, and open houses to share our brand.

Email Marketing

Franchise owners have the ability to collect email addresses from existing customers and use email marketing to keep them informed about new classes, promotions, and events. This is an effective way to build a loyal customer base and encourage repeat business.

Events

Tippi Toes can host events such as dance recitals, birthday parties, and camps to attract new customers and showcase its services. Events can also be used to promote the business to potential partners, such as schools and community centers.

2025 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Tippi Toes Franchise.

What does a Tippi Toes Franchise Cost?

Tippi Toes franchise fees for 2025:

Item 7 Investment Range: 1 Unit: $67,100 - $83,500

Cash Investment: $50,000

Required Net Worth: $150,000

Required Liquidity: $50,000

Franchise Fee: 1 Unit: $49,500 / 2 Units: $91,500 / 3 Units: $129,500 / 4 Units: $163,500

See 2 Min. Drill for more 

Royalty: 7%

Brand Fund: 1%

Item 19: Yes

Average Number of Employees: It is recommended to start with 2 Dance Teachers that can teach up to 10 classes per week. Then, add more Dance Teachers and other staff as your sales increase.

Student Enrollment & Hiring Targets 

  • Up to 200 students enrolled: Dance Teachers only. No additional resources are recommended.  Owners will assume all responsibilities, in some cases including teaching some classes. 
  • 200+ students enrolled: Add a part-time administrative position working 10-15 hours a week. Hours will most likely increase as enrollment increases. 
  • 300+ students enrolled: Depending on your specific needs, add a Franchise Manager or Sales Coordinator.   
  • 400+ students enrolled: Add either a manager or Sales Coordinator based on what was not added at 300 enrolled. 
  • 500+ students enrolled and above could require additional management and teachers as growth continues. 

If you are a Franchise Owner who loves to sell and are easily able to devote time each week to the process, hire a manager who can help with hiring, scheduling, relationship building within schools, and managing teaching staff. 30 hours per week is the average for this position. 

If you are a Franchise Owner who loves to manage, hire a Sales Coordinator who can focus on selling within your local community on a regular weekly basis. 20-30 hours per week is average for this position.

Visa Candidates: No

Passive Ownership: Yes

Home-Based: Yes

Master Franchise Opportunities: No

Veteran Discount: 5% off initial territory franchise fee

Business Model: B2B and B2C

Item 19 Earnings Claims: Includes gross sales and student enrollment across 15 franchise locations. 

Average Gross Sales: $284,635 

Average Revenue Less Disclosed Expenses: $85,467 (30%) 


Is Tippi Toes a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. Tippi Toes 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 Tippi Toes a Home Based franchise?

Yes. Tippi Toes is a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Tippi Toes Franchise Owners Make?

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

Is Tippi Toes a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. Tippi Toes is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does Tippi Toes Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Tippi Toes franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does Tippi Toes Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

No. Tippi Toes franchise does not work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Tippi Toes Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Tippi Toes franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Tippi Toes Looking for International franchisees?

No. Tippi Toes franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Tippi Toes's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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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

Child Related, Education, Fitness, Sports, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

50-100 UNITS

Cash Required

$50,000 - $100,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

Yes

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

Yes

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

No

Tippi Toes Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Tippi Toes franchises for sale. We may have Tippi Toes 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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