Franchisees have a range of choices when it comes to their work approach. One option is to focus on term-time only teaching, which may impact turnover. Alternatively, teaching classes year-round and utilizing your workforce for coverage allows for flexibility, especially if you want to spend time with your own children. Another option is transitioning to a more managerial role after establishing the business. All of these options are viable while meeting the minimum class requirement. Many franchisees find value in dedicating specific “admin” days, and regular communication with parents, teachers, and your workforce is highly encouraged.
Included in the franchise fees of £9600, is the cost of initial equipment for the franchisee launch.
In general, a car is necessary to transport equipment and stock from one venue to another. However, in central London, our franchisees use the ‘tube’ for transportation, and all their equipment is transportable, so it is not something we insist upon. Many franchisees have utilized their vehicle as a traveling promotion, either by having it ‘wrapped’ or by displaying logos and contact information.
This will involve a combination of going out and networking in schools, nurseries, children’s centres, and any other suitable early years setting. It also includes networking with teachers, health workers, and parents, as well as contacting local newspapers and parent publications. Word of mouth and reputation are likely the key ingredients to a good start and success. When parents and teachers talk about our programme, which they often do, it serves as a powerful and free endorsement of what we do.
We deal with the whole subject of taking on and training your work force approx 6 months after you have launched. The reason for this as you have a greater understanding of your commitments, your time constraints etc. At the Coach workshop, we teach you about how to take on train and develop your workforce. The cost of which is included in the initial franchise package
The majority of our classes run in nursery and schools, however there is generally a small charge if you need to set up classes outside of these environments. Typically a charge maybe from £10-£20
Income: How much can I earn from a franchise You could earn anything between £15,000 and £40,000. This very much depends on your commitment to the business. Income can be derived from many sources, the parents, private day nurseries, Local educational authorities. Additional revenue streams are also available. Regional differences can effect income, some areas may receive government funding . Other funding sources have come from the national lottery and the NHS .
Franchise fees: Initial Franchise fee £10,000. For a full breakdown of initial costs please contact us
Suggested working capital of £3,000-£4,000 .
Licence fees. A fixed licence fee is payable monthly.
This is an extremely low overheads business. overheads are staff and consumables
For classes you might charge between £3 and £4 per child per session which parents will pay up front at the beginning of a term. Or the nursery or school may be funding the programme from their own budget.
‘There is no direct look a-like competition,’ although there is always competition for children’s time!
To make big money you need to adopt a more managerial style approach. Taking on staff to run the day to day business while you manage the workforce and the clients. Buying a second set of equipment, clothing and training your new workforce is an investment, however this is when you start to have a truly sustainable business.
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.