The Children’s Exercise Franchise

Stretch-n-Grow the Children’s Exercise Franchise allows the creation of flexible work schedules to suit your personal and professional needs. Here’s an overview:

Work Approach Choices

• Teach only during term time: Franchisees choose to teach seasonally, which may impact turnover, but provides a predictable schedule.
• Teach year-round and manage a team: Franchisees run classes continuously and delegate sessions to their team, allowing them personal flexibility, including time with their children.
• Transition to a managerial role: After building their business, franchisees shift to managing operations while fulfilling minimum class requirements.

Operational Insights

• Allocate dedicated “admin” days: Franchisees set aside specific days to manage administrative tasks, ensuring efficient operations.
• Maintain regular communication: Franchisees engage with parents, teachers, and their workforce to build strong relationships and ensure a smooth experience.

These options empower franchisees to customise their work approach, balancing professional commitments with personal goals. Whether they teach seasonally, engage year-round, or manage their business, Stretch-n-Grow supports them to thrive.

Stretch-n-Grow, the children’s exercise franchise, equips you with everything you need to launch and grow your franchise. Here’s a clearer breakdown:

You receive the following props and equipment with your Stretch-n-Grow franchise purchase:

• Branded uniforms and clothing: You establish a professional and consistent look.
• Durable kit bags: You can easily store and transport your equipment.
• A set of 20 carefully selected props and equipment: You enhance your classes and engage children.

This all-inclusive package provides you with the essential tools to deliver high-quality, engaging sessions from day one.

 Transport:

• Generally, you will need a car to transport equipment and stock between venues. ( A massive car is not necessary)
• However, in central London, franchisees transport equipment via the ‘tube.’ We design all equipment for easy transport, eliminating the need for a car.
• Many franchisees use their vehicles as mobile advertisements by wrapping them or displaying logos and contact information.

Advertising:

• You will network: You will go out and network in schools, nurseries, children’s centers, and other early years settings.
• You will engage: You will network with teachers, health workers, and parents.
• You will contact: You will contact local newspapers and parent publications.
• You will rely on word-of-mouth: Parents and teachers will talk about your program, providing powerful, free endorsements.

Staffing:

• We will train you: We will teach you how to hire, train, and develop your workforce during the Coach workshop, approximately six months after your launch.
• You will understand your needs: This timing allows you to understand your commitments and time constraints.

Venue Hire:

• You will pay fees: If you set up classes outside of nurseries and schools, you will pay venue hire fees, typically £10-£20.

Potential Earnings with a Stretch-n-Grow Franchise:

• You can earn: You can earn £15,000 to £40,000 per year, depending on your dedication and revenue stream utilisation.
• You will earn from parents: Parents will pay fees for their children’s classes.
• You will secure contracts: You will secure contracts with private day nurseries for regular classes.
• You will form partnerships: You will form partnerships with local educational authorities to offer programmes.
• You can seek funding: You can seek government funding, National Lottery grants, and NHS funding for relevant programmes.
• Your income will vary: Regional differences will affect your income.
• You will leverage income sources: You will leverage diverse income sources to achieve a profitable business.

Income:

• You can earn: You can earn £15,000 to £40,000, depending on your commitment.
• You will generate income: Parents, private day nurseries, and local educational authorities will generate your income.
• You can access funding: You can access government funding, National Lottery grants, and NHS funding.
• Regional differences will affect your income.

Costs:

• You will pay a franchise fee: The initial franchise fee will depend on your territory size. Contact us for details.
• You will need working capital: You will need £3,000-£4,000 in suggested working capital.
• You will pay licence fees: You will pay a fixed monthly license fee (details available upon request).

Overheads:

• You will manage low overheads: Your overheads will primarily include staff and consumables.

Fees:

• You will charge fees: You will charge parents £3-£4 per child per session, paid upfront.
• Nurseries or schools will fund programmes: Nurseries or schools may fund the program from their budgets.

Competition:

• You will compete: You will compete for children’s time, even though there is no direct look-alike competitor.

Expanding the Business:

• You will adopt a managerial style: To maximize income, you will adopt a managerial approach.
• You will hire staff: You will hire staff to run daily operations.
• You will manage your workforce and clients: You will manage your workforce and clients.
• You will invest: You will invest in a second set of equipment, clothing, and staff training.
• You will build a sustainable business: This investment will build a sustainable business.

 Tips for success:

You are part of a world-wide organisation.

• Do your homework, know your facts, know what you can offer
• The focus should be on creating a great service quality classes that children will want to be involved with and making sure they get something out of it.
• You have to be a great communicator, being able to communicate at different levels is an asset that will be required to build a successful business
• Working from home requires a certain amount of discipline. There is plenty of additional training and support available from our network of franchisees.

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