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Since the pandemic we have become much more used to talking about mental health, even in children and young people. But what are the issues that are really affecting teenagers today? Razzamataz Theatre Schools is a national network of part-time schools, teaching more...

Former fashion Industry veteran, Jane, brings The Cat Butler's premium cat sitting services to the areas of Radlett, Bushey, Borehamwood, Watford, Abbots Langley, Kings Langley & Rickmansworth. In a complete career change, South African-born Jane is leaving behind...

Franchise partners Kristy Roff and Suzanne Evett of Get Ahead Berkshire, North Hampshire & Surrey, are delighted to have been shortlisted in the Great British Business & Community Awards in the Female Entrepreneur category. Launched in 2021, the Great British...

On Saturday the 25th of March, TechyTots held their first discovery event. The event provided a platform for potential franchisees to learn more about the TechyTots business model and ask questions directly to Julie Barber the owner and franchisor of TechyTots and...

Opening your own care franchise is about so much than just tapping into a successful business model, especially with one like the SylvianCare franchise. At the heart of everything we do is our mission to improve lives, for everyone from our franchisees and colleagues...

Sandra James the founder of The Cat Butler recently met entrepreneur and former Dragon’s Den star Theo Paphitis, to receive her certificate after she was a winner through his social media initiative #SBS (Small Business Sunday.) Every Sunday, from 5 – 7.30 pm, small...

Franchisor Jane James, the founder & CEO of the popular performing arts school ‘Little Voices’, has been announced as a finalist for the Lifetime Achievement Award in this year’s national Club Hub awards. Jane was nominated in recognition of the significant impact...

An award-winning franchise has shown that its commitment to its students goes above and beyond with an exciting event to talk with Principals, teachers and teams about how to best prepare students for their next steps in this exciting but highly competitive industry. ...

With women making up more than 60% of our franchisees, SylvianCare is ready to take the next step in championing women in franchising. As a leading provider of home care services in the UK, we’ve always prided ourselves on our commitment to gender diversity and equal...

Julie Dunn spent over 20 years project managing for the NHS before she became the owner of The Cat Butler Chichester in March 2022. Introduction Julie started life as a radio presenter and producer, before opening her consultancy business in 2011, project managing for...

A theatre school franchise with more than 23 years’ experience in the children’s activity sector was invited to participate in an education conference attended by leaders in their respected fields. The world is now global and as a leading performing arts franchise in...

Another day, another round of exciting news from the SylvianCare franchise! We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to our growing network, Sher Ali, who has just joined our family of franchisees in Woodford. SylvianCare offers a fantastic business model with...

SylvianCare is expanding its care services in the South West after recently being approved as a home care supplier to the local authority in Bristol. This means that SylvianCare South Gloucester and SylvianCare Bristol East will be providing more home care services in...

Zara Diamond, former nanny and childcare expert, has become one of Harmony at Home’s latest franchisees, launching the Manchester branch in May 2022. Growing up in Northern Ireland, Zara found a genuine love, care and passion for children and their well-being. Shortly...

Helping to raise standards in the franchising industry is something that Dragons’ Den backed Razzamataz Theatre Schools is passionate about. With more than 22 years’ experience in the theatre school sector, Razzamataz is one of the most established children’s...

2023 is proving to be another fantastic year for one of the UK’s fastest growing care franchises. With demand continuing to grow and grow in the UK, the care sector is welcoming talented individuals who can take SylvianCare’s established business model and create...

Toddler dancers from across the UK have raised more than £1 million for pregnancy charity Tommy’s, in an incredible fundraising effort to support research into the causes of, and treatment to prevent, baby loss. Over 3 Danceathons in 2016, ‘18 and ‘22, babyballet®...

Dragons’ Den theatre school franchise announced as new Ambassador for The Prince’s Trust! It’s time to pay it forwards as the MD and Founder of a successful theatre school franchise is going back to where it all began and supporting the important work of The Prince’s...

Embracing flexible working long before the pandemic made it fashionable has helped human dynamos Kristy Roff and Suzanne Evett win a major business award. The owners of virtual outsourcing agency Get Ahead in Berkshire, North Hampshire and Surrey have won a Great...

Bridgewater Home Care Warrington, a local provider of companionship-focused care at home for the elderly and vulnerable adults, have recently moved to larger premises to facilitate growth due to high demand for their services in the area. Since 2010, domiciliary care...

Groe Global is proud to announce the launch of the #LoveFranchising 2023 campaign. Running throughout the month of February, the campaign aims to showcase the significant value that franchising brings to local communities around the world. Last year, Groe Global...

Huge congratulations to Victoria Cooper Jones, franchise partner at Razzamataz Queens Park and Razzamataz Belsize Park, who is celebrating her fifth anniversary. Victoria changed careers when her children were teenagers and has never looked back. This is her story. In...

What a way to kick start the new year with the first ever three-day Razzamataz Conference. Set in the stunning Lake District, Razzamataz franchise partners were treated to a spectacular mix of training, wellness coaching, exciting challenges and entertainment in what...

In a bid to reinvigorate workers that are experiencing career burnout Radfield Home Care has published a career change guide to help individuals take back control of their career and find the right route forward. The guide is a 19 page document, aimed at helping you...

Five years of successful franchising Huge congratulations to Zoe McKibbin, franchise partner at Razzamataz Edinburgh and Razzamataz Glasgow South, who is celebrating her fifth anniversary. Zoe followed her dream about working with children and the arts because she...

Radfield Home Care has recently welcomed another new franchise partner into its ever-growing network, launching in Radfield’s Epsom & Leatherhead territory. Stepping into the role of business owner and director is Karen Knapp. Karen started her career as a family...

It’s no secret that teachers are leaving the profession, either through battling with years of underfunding, the stress of the last few years of Covid or simply because they want to put their skills and talents to a different use. What many teachers may not realise is...

If you are a dancer, actor, singer or a performing arts professional, take the next steps by joining the double award winners in the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards and power up your career. Kick start the new year by ensuring you join a company that values your personal...

On Tuesday 6th December, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, welcomed Dr Hannah MacKechnie, founder & director of Radfield Home Care to Banqueting House in London to celebrate successfully achieving a Princess Royal Training Award. Radfield Home Care are among...

It was a night of pride, joy and happy tears as a theatre school franchise network put on a gala performance at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre. This is Razzamataz Theatre School’s seventh West End performance and first at the iconic Shaftesbury Theatre. Due to huge...

It was a night of total celebration at the bfa HSBC Franchise Awards with Razzamataz Theatre Schools sweeping the board by winning both of their categories in this prestigious event. Known as the ‘Oscars’ of the franchising industry, this year saw a record number of...

Former nanny and childminder, Vicky Newton has become one of Harmony at Home’s newest Franchisees, launching the Kent Downs territory earlier this year. After applying for roles within recruitment agencies, she knew there was something out there that would fit her...

On the 15th of October 2022, We Love Pets held its third Annual Conference, where all their franchisee network were able to meet up for the day, share stories, success, challenges and find out all the latest news and innovation from Head Office. This year's theme...

 Jamie lost his brother, Paddy, at the age of 36. The siblings bonded through music and before he died, Paddy was the guitarist in a band.  The band cut a record that was thought to be lost, until, 40-years later, Jamie became a client of Radfield Home Care. In a bid...

At the heart of any theatre school are the teachers that interact with the children on a regular basis. Ensuring that they have access to full support, training and mentoring to enable them to be the best teachers possible, has been something that a theatre school...

Razzamataz Theatre Schools is offering the best present that you can give a child, and that’s the gift of confidence and education. With Christmas just round the corner, family and friends looking to give a gift that will have lasting benefits for years to come, may...

Virtual outsourcing agency Get Ahead is delighted to welcome its first franchisee in the Republic of Ireland, continuing its global expansion. Linda McCormick will be running Get Ahead Ireland from her base in Wicklow, just south of Dublin. Linda has over 20 years of...

Simi is from a big family with a strong emphasis on looking after older relatives. It’s the strong emotional connection to family that motivated her to launch a business in home care. She has an extensive and varied background in the world of law, later moving into...

Dedicated professional Norland Maternity Nurse, Georgina Ware has become one of Harmony at Home’s newest franchisees, launching the UK-wide Harmony at Home Maternity Agency. With over 25 years working as a specialist maternity nurse, Georgina has worked...

Local businesswoman Jane James, the founder & CEO of the national popular performing arts school franchise Little Voices, was recognised on Thursday evening in the national What’s On 4 Kids Activities awards, the UK’s longest-running awards for children’s activity...

We recently held a new starters’ training session and thought it would be a great chance to catch up with some of the new members of our team and find out what they thought of their induction training. We are extremely proud of our award-winning training programme for...

A single mum from Biggleswade is celebrating her new business venture after launching a cleaning business with a difference - she doesn’t do any cleaning! Amie-Jo Buckland has taken on a franchise with the national cleaning specialist Time For You Cleaning, covering ...

Jessica Chandler-Smith’s dream of opening a theatre school came to fruition in 2017 when she opened Razzamataz Brentwood. Within just five years, that dream multiplied and Jessica was able to also open Razzamataz schools in Romford, Hornchurch and Thurrock. This...

This month, Bridgewater Home Care celebrate 12 successful years in business, looking back at what they have achieved throughout that time! Bridgewater Home Care provides care at home with a difference, focussing on relationship-building, continuity of care and quality...

Recently we read this article[1] which stated that, according to online accounting software provider FreeAgent, even though 55% of people dream of setting up their own business in the future, ‘70% of British people were reluctant to start their own business in the...

Jane was nominated for the ‘Remarkable Achievement’ award for overcoming a catastrophic mental and physical breakdown that saw her having to rebuild her life; and for ‘The Steve Franks Industry Champion of the Year’ award for her tireless work in the children’s...

Being an entrepreneur can sometimes feel like a lonely place. The pressure of getting your business off the ground can feel heavy when you don’t have anyone around to bounce ideas or collaborate with. Being part of a franchise network, allows you the support of others...

Razzamataz Theatre Schools has been shortlisted in the Lifestyle Franchisor category of the bfa HSBC British Franchise Awards. Razzamataz was established in 2000 and was backed in 2007 by BBC’s Dragons’ Den. Today franchising is allowing the brand to achieve their...

Huge congratulations to Helen Bell, franchisee of Razzamataz Sheffield, who is celebrating her tenth anniversary. Helen has been part of the Razzamataz network for many years, starting as a teacher during her second year of university. Fast forward 14 years and Helen...

In a bid to reinvigorate workers that are experiencing career burnout Radfield Home Care has launched a new campaign to help individuals take back control and show their life who’s boss. The campaign, aptly titled ‘Show your life who’s boss’ will consist of a host of...

Here at babyballet, we all love birthdays. So, we’re really excited to be celebrating an important milestone at babyballet HQ. Our very special ballet dance school and franchise has grown from a seedling of an idea back in the early Nineties, and this year we are 17...

Across the UK, new parents are juggling the demands of a new-born with the realisation that their work life is going to look very different now that a child has come along. More and more new parents are rejecting traditional forms of employment and opting for an...

Radfield Home Care has recently welcomed another new franchise partner into its ever-growing network, launching in Radfield’s Harlow, Epping & Ware territory.  Stepping into the role of business owner and director is Ritesh Vyas. Ritesh’s experience in care...

At Rainbow International, we always make sure that our customers are at the heart of what we do, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year…..” We Restore, You Recover”. Rainbow International is a nationwide network of franchises supplying damage restoration services to...

InXpress are committed to finding ways to give back, and over the summer, they’re on a mission. To raise money for Mentors International before the next InXpress Women’s Conference. InXpress franchisees love to be able to give back to others through their flourishing...

A franchise theatre school in Leighton Buzzard is delighted to be announced as a finalist for the SME Luton & Bedfordshire Business Awards in the category Best New Business. Razzamataz Leighton Buzzard is part of a multi-award-winning, Dragons’ Den backed...

Radfield Home Care has recently welcomed another new franchise partner into its ever-growing network, launching in Radfield’s Barnet & Finchley territory. Stepping into the role of business owner and director is Po Wun Wan.  Prior to launching Radfield Home Care...

MagiKats Franchisee Sarah Bell-Woods: “It allows us to manage our working and family life perfectly.” Sisters Sarah and Holly, who run the MagiKats Hove Tuition Centre have now renewed their franchise contract again after ten years in the network.  They opened in...

Like many parents, Debbi Ledwith was so busy bringing up her three children and working as a teacher in a secondary school, that she never stopped to think about what it was that she really wanted to do. It was only in 2014 when she separated from her husband, that...

Investing in its teams and people has always been of paramount importance to one theatre school franchise and despite the challenges of the pandemic, they continued to forge ambitious growth plans. Razzamataz Theatre Schools is delighted to have further strengthened...

With live theatre back and better than ever before, a theatre school franchise is offering its students and franchisees an incredible opportunity in the heart of theatreland. Razzamataz Theatre Schools has partnered with The Shaftesbury Theatre, home to smash hit show...

Radfield Home Care has recently welcomed another new franchise partner into its ever-growing network, launching in Radfield’s Croydon & Sutton territory. Prior to launching Radfield Home Care Croydon, Devendra spent many years working in the hospitality sector....

One theatre school franchise believes in going above and beyond for students, even when they are no longer customers. For the last seven years, Razzamataz Theatre Schools has been offering scholarships to students who are continuing their performing arts training at...

Meet founding member of the All Stars Academy “With Razzamataz, you get out what you put in. Working in other roles, this is not always the case, which can be frustrating.” Profile: James Pennell and Esmé Tutill took over Razzamataz Newcastle in November 2020,...

Premium cat care franchise the Cat Butler, has awarded a new franchise in Oxford. Following redundancy from the customer services training department at British Gas in Oxford, Mark Mentiply (41), has been awarded the Oxford territory of premium cat care franchise, The...

After an uncertain few years of overseas travel, airport chaos and cancelled flights, families are looking to make this summer special. Help is at hand for busy parents with the announcement that the network of Dragons’ Den backed performing arts schools are bringing...

“If you are buying into a brand, it must align with your own beliefs and there should be plenty of opportunities that you can tap into to help build your business.” Profile: Rebecca Scott, age 25, lives in Durham and is shortly to become the new franchisee of...

A national theatre school franchise has proved that the Kickstart Scheme, which creates jobs for 16–24-year-olds on Universal Credit, can be very successful. George Darrall, age 24 from Cumbria, joined Razzamataz Theatre Schools via the scheme on 10th January 2022....

 hile responding to a rise in client enquiries, Radfield Home Care has claimed a selection of awards that recognise quality care and franchising opportunities. With a focus on care quality and supporting Care Professionals, Radfield Home Care has been able to meet...

With theatres back open, the students of Razzamataz Theatre Schools are performing in shows throughout the UK. With more than 22 years’ experience in the theatre school industry, the Dragons’ Den back franchise has seen some exceptional perks for children (and their...

A franchise theatre school owner received four yes votes from the judges at ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, in what must be one of the most joyful acts to grace the stage. Marc Kelly owns the territories of Razzamataz Hackney and Razzamataz Radlett, inspiring children...

Jo Vowles has quickly established herself as the leading nanny agency within Buckinghamshire and has now set her sights on the county of Hertfordshire. Having purchased the Buckinghamshire franchise in July 2021, she was smashing targets from the get-go. By her second...

“Razzamataz is about providing performing arts training for young people to develop their confidence, health, and fitness. I want to be a positive influence in their life and that is my driver on why I want to be successful.” Profile: Matty Aitchison-Rayson took over...

Radfield Home Care has recently welcomed another new franchise partner into itsever-growing network, launching in the Radfield Home Care Leicester East territory.The owner of Radfield Home Care Leicester East, Sona Bharkhada has always had apassion for positive social...

The effects of school closures and lockdowns have been widely spoken about in terms of children’s health and development. In a recent interview, Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty describes potential for substantial impact on children’s health with mental welfare...

A UK-wide theatre school franchise is challenging their students to pull off a wacky new hairstyle to raise money for various charities. Not only has lots of money been raised but children have flexed their creative juices by creating some memorable new looks....

Children’s dance school babyballet® has been awarded the What’s on 4 Kids ‘Most Loved Music, Dance or Performing Arts Activity Franchisor or Independent with 20+ Leaders Overall'. This award has now been won by babyballet an astounding three years running, which...

“Through the training process, I know that I can turn my passion for performing arts into a profitable business.” Profile: Amber Gibney, age 24, is the youngest franchisee in the network and is looking forward to launching Razzamataz Stockton-on-Tees, where she grew...

Making dreams come true, a franchise theatre school network is once again offering an exceptional opportunity to win a year’s scholarship to receive award-winning performing arts tuition.   Returning for the thirteenth consecutive year, Razzamataz Theatre Schools is...

Award-winning children’s dance school, babyballet® has embarked on a new magical adventure, with its first ever book release! Entitled Twinkle and Teddy in the Rainforest, the interactive story book features the much-loved babyballet mascots going on their very own...

“Becoming a Razzamataz franchisee is incredible. I would say to others, do it, you don’t know what you are missing out on.”     Profile: Amber Jones, age 27, is the franchisee of Razzamataz Bournemouth, a new school within the network. Having attended performing...

“Becoming a Razzamataz franchisee is incredible. I would say to others, do it, you don’t know what you are missing out on.”  Profile: Amber Jones, age 27, is the franchisee of Razzamataz Bournemouth, a new school within the network. Having attended performing arts...

This week, Barbara Peters, 83, put her best foot forward as the dance legend stepped into the small screen! After being followed for a day at a Brighouse studio by the BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two’ crew, the ballet teacher and co-founder of children’s...

After the successful launch of their franchise model in 2021, Bridgewater Home Care are celebrating the launch of their first independently owned office in their franchise network. Bridgewater Home Care, a high quality provider of non-medical care and support for...

A theatre school franchise network has been rewarded for going above and beyond in their local communities during the exceptionally difficult days of the pandemic. Razzamataz Theatre Schools entered their Cumbrian schools for the Community Award in the FSB Awards and...

“This role allows me to live the life I want. I’m never tied down and can work to my own schedule.” Profile: Samantha Wingfield is the franchisee of Razzamataz Leighton Buzzard which she launched in September 2021. After just one term, which is 12 weeks, Samantha...

“There is always room for growth. I doubt I will ever become stagnant.” Razzamataz franchisee. Razzamataz Theatre Schools are delighted to announce the excellent feedback from their own franchisees at the end of a challenging few years. Despite the huge difficulties...

Bridgewater Home Care are delighted to introduce Vindya and Shehan as their new (and first!) Franchise Partners to the Bridgewater Home Care Franchise! Upon launching the Franchise opportunity in 2021, Bridgewater Home Care are looking to expand their network of...

“The fact that I was investing in a franchise was very reassuring and I understood that if you worked within the guidelines then you would be successful.” Profile: Victoria Cooper Jones has been the Principal of Razzamataz Queens Park since 2017 and took over the...

After two years of being apart, the franchisees at a multi-award-winning network were delighted to be back together, creating a buzz, and sharing the amazing successes that were achieved despite the challenges. Razzamataz Theatre Schools welcomed back franchisees to...

“I needed a kickstart. I knew how slowly it takes to build an independent school, so I looked at the franchise route and Razzamataz was the most appealing.” Profile: Andrea White has been the Principal of Razzamataz Bognor since 2014 and has just opened Razzamataz...

Rewarding franchisee growth has been part of the ethos of a Dragons’ Den backed theatre school since it first started franchising. Now in its twenty second year, the multi-award-winning franchisor has announced the launch of another huge opportunity to support...

A multi-award-winning franchise theatre school network has announced the next stage of their development with the launch of a national Teacher Training Academy. Razzamataz Theatre Schools has been supporting, nurturing, and progressing the careers of students, staff,...

“I looked in the mirror and thought, what am I going to do with the rest of my life.” Profile: Michael French, franchisee Razzamataz Barnet, which opened in April 2012. Michael has just signed on for a further five years. In the beginning: “I trained as a singer,...

The last few years have been challenging but there’s no better time than now to help your child build back confidence and learn new life skills. Razzamataz Theatre Schools is a national network of schools; teaching excellence in performing arts training and helping...

MagiKats are delighted to announce a new centre to open in Peterborough. The MagiKats Peterborough North centre will be run by experienced teacher Catherine Gourlay. Catherine already plans to open a second centre in Peterborough South in the near future, and has...

Domestic Angels has successfully completed the audit and assessment process of the British Franchise Association (bfa) to be awarded membership.  The comprehensive audit evaluates all areas of the franchise business so that the bfa can confidently recommend Domestic...

As part of the annual Domestic Angels Customer Satisfaction Survey, clients were invited to anonymously rate the housework and cleaning group of franchise companies to establish how likely they are to recommend the service. Using the globally recognised business...

babyballet®’s Leah Stead has had somewhat of a diverse career. Having enjoyed a successful 12 years as a solicitor in Nottingham, and becoming a Partner of a law firm in that time, it was Leah’s first love, dancing, that she simply couldn’t escape from. In 2019, Leah...

Hollie Watt’s performance and entertainment background is one that many little girls would dream of, including the likes of becoming a ‘professional mermaid’! But after two years of teaching babyballet®, Miss Hollie realised a dream of her own - opening her own...

The coronavirus pandemic came and hit us all like a bus. So the last thing you’d expect to be reading is that one of our franchisees has managed to grow her performing arts business by an incredible 222% over the past 12 months. Yet for Laura Hanlon, who took over the...

Just before the pandemic gripped the world, a Dragons’ Den backed theatre school franchise was preparing for a programme of support mentoring. With restrictions now lifted and just over 18 months later, the Growth Hubs intensive training course has been announced....

WorkBuzz is an independent organisation that has gathered feedback provided by the franchisees of 200+ brands across the UK over the last decade. The Franchisee Satisfaction Benchmark Survey has been running since 2011, and this year is pleased to award babyballetâ a...

Gloucestershire and Bristol families now have access to their very own Norland qualified Childcare Expert following the decision of Norland nanny, Zoe Fearnley to bring Harmony at Home, the household staff and nanny recruitment agency, to Gloucestershire and Bristol....

The world may have been put on hold but that hasn’t stopped children and young people dreaming of their futures. For those with a passion for performing arts, a national theatre school network has helped keep those dreams alive with a prestigious scholarship worth up...

Your Domestic Angels franchise will give you not just 1, but 4 income streams. Some would call this 4 businesses in 1, we call it sensible diversification so that your business is resilient in the face of economics and pandemics. All 4 services are within the...

Demand for help in the home has been increasing year on year within the UK culture since the turn of the century and in particular since 2008 when a value shift occurred triggering the change in family priorities making time together a fact rather than fiction....

Meet multiple franchise owner with Razzamataz Theatre Schools Marc Kelly as he celebrates five years in the network and is about to launch his second territory. What’s your background? I’ve been a professional performer and theatre arts teacher all my life. I...

The benefits of running your own theatre school are clear: making a significant difference to young people’s lives, creative freedom, the flexible hours, a profitable business and it’s fun to name just a few. But what if you don’t have a professional background in the...

Not-for-profit tech hub and think tank, Birmingham Tech, today announced its first cohort onto their ScaleUp Programme. The businesses selected will now take part in a 6-month programme where they will get access to tech leaders from across the world, including...

Flexible careers for new mums - Debbie Meet multiple franchise owner with Razzamataz Theatre Schools Debbie Mitchell, who is the Principal of Razzamataz Carlisle and Razzamataz Dumfries. About Razzamataz Prior to the pandemic, we ran performing arts classes on a...

Women are steadily increasing their presence in business, and the latest statistics from the franchising sector prove it. Female entrepreneurs have an added reason to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day - there are more women owning franchise businesses...

Leading homecare provider Right at Home UK has received four nominations for this year’s NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards. The national awards are taking place virtually on the evening of Thursday 11 March. The news comes straight off the back...

Lauren Hill – The Best Magic Mirrors (Windsor) "Have you ever felt as though something has been missing from your career? I was working in an industry which I enjoyed but I wasn’t seeing the results I wanted; I just wasn’t fulfilled and craved greater success. Then I...

WorkBuzz has announced the winners of the 2020/21 Best Franchise Awards, sponsored by Lloyds Bank, at their virtual awards ceremony held on Wednesday 10th February. Multi-award winning Razzamataz Theatre Schools is delighted to be named as Best Franchise in the...

Just about a month ago, when lockdown was announced, we had to think fast. As a tutoring service that prides itself on the high quality tuition offered in its workshops, the big question was, “How can these continue in a virtual world?” Well, the good news is they can...

Obviously, the coronavirus is at the top of everyone’s mind at the moment, and small businesses in particular are worried. With that in mind, we thought it would be helpful to explain the role of a franchise when it comes to a situation like this and how important it...

In August 2019 a new MagiKats Tuition Centre opened in Coventry, with Rachel Stamper at the helm. Bearing in mind the tumultuous events that have unfolded since, its interesting to catch up with Rachel and see how her first year as a franchise business owner and...

The performing arts sector has been one of the hardest hit during this pandemic. But that hasn’t stopped one theatre arts franchise achieving awards success and celebrating the strength and resilience of its students in their first virtual conference. Multi-award...

FranScape gives new clients up to 50% off with fees only due when Clients go live FranScape is a Franchise Management Solution built by Franchisors for Franchisors. The team behind FranScape know a thing or two about building a multi award winning Franchise brand. The...

The Best Franchise Awards are based on feedback from the Franchise Satisfaction Benchmark programme, coordinated by survey specialists WorkBuzz.   Each year it sees thousands of franchisees answer 32 questions about their franchise ownership experience via a...

After small beginnings in the Cheddar Valley in 2008, dog walking and pet care company, Friends for Pets is celebrating after being named as one of the UK’s top franchise opportunities for the first time in 2020. From hundreds of entries across every sector, Friends...

Looking for your next business venture and wondering what it’s really like to join a franchise?  We’ve recently spoken to our franchisees from Hull, husband and wife duo Nic and Sarah, to give you the lowdown on what it’s like to run your own business with the backing...

It’s been a challenging year for all businesses but with the support that a franchise offers, confidence for the future is strong with new franchisees joining and existing ones renewing their franchise agreement. Razzamataz Theatre Schools has five franchisees...

Are you considering buying a franchise but are slightly trepidatious about exactly how they work and what you can get out of them? That’s not surprising. There are some differences in the way franchises work to other businesses. But it doesn’t have to be scary or...

As primary and secondary schools open up across the country, one theatre school with more than 50 franchises across the UK, has reached out to support the mental health of its franchisees, staff and customers. Razzamataz Theatre Schools has been running a number of...

For many people, owning your own business, becoming your own boss, and working from home are all dreams that seem too far out of reach. These ambitions are often spoken about, but realistically never achieved due to the financial strain and pressure of starting a...

A professional dancer and businesswoman from Woolwich, South East London is attempting her biggest dancing challenge to date as she prepares to dance solo for 24 hours to raise money for disabled children. Mum-of-two, Anne-Marie Martin, is a professional dancer and...

As small firms rush to protect their businesses in the lockdown, a professional online presence could be the difference between a business sinking or swimming. Local it'seeze web consultants are helping local businesses with advice and tools to keep businesses going....

We may be living in strange times but that hasn’t stopped a franchise theatre school network of students, families and staff from reaching out and doing some wonderful things to help their communities and the heroes in the NHS and keyworker roles. There are almost 50...

“We knew we could build a vibrant theatre school with lots of students but the speed in which it has happened has really surprised us,” says Nick. “Being part of an established franchise with all the power of the brand that is behind us has really propelled our...

Right at Home is delighted to introduce Janet Bennett as the owner of its 65th UK franchise. Janet, who lives in Great Budworth, Cheshire, will be trading on home turf in the Mid Cheshire territory and is hoping to gain CQC registration and start trading by the...

Franchising continues to go from strength to strength, contributing £17.2 billion to UK plc and employing 710,000. With a clear route to success, it is proving popular with young entrepreneurs looking to realise their vision with support and training. At Razzamataz...

To celebrate twenty years of being amazing, a franchise theatre school is asking all of its students to get involved in a national event for charity, testing their fitness, determination and resolve. On Saturday 21st March, students across the UK will be donning their...

At Domestic Angels, we take care of business figures, objectives, health and targets monthly on a 121 basis with our franchisees leaving our termly gatherings free to focus on the bigger picture, usually connected with individual well-being or a specialist area. This...

In 2007, four children entered BBC’s Dragons’ Den for the first time to help support a pitch for a theatre school franchise. Now, 13 years later, you won’t believe what those children are up to and how much the theatre school has grown. The children attended one of a...

The Club Hub award finalists for 2020 were announced on 2 March. 90 finalists, across 15 award categories, have been shortlisted from a total of 1019 applications, representing 388 businesses. The standard of applications was very high and represented a diverse range...

The place of performing arts in early childhood has been firmly established. Participation creates an enjoyable activity as well as developmental achievements. But most importantly, at the Razzamataz Early Years classes, the focus is on inspiring imaginations to lead...

Thousands of professional performers and teachers apply but only a select handful get chosen to teach at the prestigious MOVE IT event on 13-15 March at Excel London. MOVE IT is the world’s biggest dance event, celebrating all forms of dance and the performing arts....

One of the UK’s leading home care franchises, Radfield Home Care has launched its brand new series of educational forums to support its franchise network’s employees to drive cultural, compliance and operational change in the care delivered to their local communities....

The heart and soul of any theatre school are the team of teachers and staff who work tirelessly to inspire and bring the very best out of its students. As part of its #20YearsAmazing birthday celebrations, Razzamataz Theatre Schools have invested in its teams across...

The third franchise of Midlands-based Sandstone Yoga & Pilates has opened its doors in Bearwood, Sandwell, following funding from NatWest. Entrepreneur and yoga instructor Lis Sheridan and her partner Kayley Hall have used a £35,000 funding package from NatWest to...

It’s been more than 13 years since the original jingle stole the hearts of the business leaders in BBCs Dragons’ Den and now we are delighted to reveal a new jingle, reflecting a new decade and celebrating the theatre schools twenty year birthday. Denise...

A theatre school franchise has been working with The Stage newspapers since 2008 to offer a full year’s scholarship to attend one of their schools across the UK. At the Awards event in London, the founder of Razzamataz saw first-hand how scholarships change lives....

Leading UK homecare company, Right at Home, are excited to announce the launch of their new podcast, Focused on Franchising. Hosted by Right at Home’s Franchise Recruitment Manager, Kate Dilworth, the podcast is aimed at anyone who is thinking about starting their own...

Set Key Objectives  Before we hit the ground running, let’s get back to basics. A successful away day or teambuilding day will be achieved by understanding what the key objectives are. Working out the purpose of this day is crucial when preparing the agenda and...

Arnos Vale, Bristol   February 20, 1pm - 3.30pm  We are training up another team of 8-12 year olds in crime scene investigation! Come and put your sleuthing skills to the test – and pick up some new ones by joining our age appropriate workshop. We will work through an...

Katrina Melling is the Principal of Razzamataz High Wycombe. She took the leap from being a freelance vocal coach to owning a theatre school and is enjoying this next challenge in her career. Background I got my first job playing piano at a ballet class when I was a...

Friendship groups address social isolation in Cheshire East When Sheila’s husband passed away, she suddenly found herself living a life of almost complete isolation. Her son lived miles away and as a close and devoted couple they had no real social circle, preferring...

A day and night of joyful celebration was the perfect way to welcome Razzamataz Theatre Schools to its twentieth year in business. The franchise theatre school celebrated turning 20 with a glitzy and glamourous birthday party surrounded by Principals, teachers and...

Domestic Angels has begun this decade with a brand-new milestone with its debut entry into the Elite Franchise Top 100 franchise businesses for 2020. The home-based business has never been ‘ranked’ before as it was too young however, given that there are more than 900...

Right at Home’s newest franchise owners started their initial training at the homecare company’s national office in Liverpool earlier this week; and said it’s great to be back in the game! Claire and Bill Percy, from Ipswich, built and ran a homecare company when they...

With twenty years of business behind them, much of the success of the Dragons’ Den backed theatre school franchise is creating a happy culture among franchisees and also staff. A study conducted by Columbia University revealed that organisations with a higher company...

Michaela Crumpton is the Principal of Razzamataz Bristol South, having taken the leap from the school’s singing teacher to taking over the business. Background I have been through a range of jobs, for many years working in retail after being told by the school careers...

...and join an award winning foot care franchise.   'Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.' Whether you are looking to reinvent yourself or you are looking for a better quality of life, we are giving you the opportunity to make 2020 a new...

Being part of a national theatre school franchise, the people working within it acknowledge it is a privilege to be part of the lives of children and their families. Principals of schools across the UK get the opportunity to help shape the future and leave a lasting...

Being part of a national theatre school franchise, the people working within it acknowledge it is a privilege to be part of the lives of children and their families. Principals of schools across the UK get the opportunity to help shape the future and leave a lasting...

A theatre school franchise is delighted to announce that they have just been named as one of the top 100 in franchising in the UK. Elite Franchise Magazine has revealed that Razzamataz Theatre Schools have made it into the EF Top 100, which recognises the sector’s...

Victoria Cooper-Jones has had two very successful careers before joining Razzamataz Theatre Schools and opening Razzamataz Queens Park and Razzamataz Belsize Park. From ballet dancer to interior designer, Victoria has found a new passion as she inspires the next...

Alison Beveridge was just 23 when she took over Razzamataz Durham. As an actress, she had a good understanding of what it took to run a drama class but no business knowledge, which is why she turned to the franchise route. Background I have a 1st class hons in...

Children dreaming of a life as a performer got the opportunity of a lifetime with the chance to perform on a West End stage. Soaking up the history and atmosphere of Her Majesty’s theatre, home to Phantom of the Opera, was a magical experience for students who attend...

As a theatre school franchise prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary, we mark the achievements of some of the first franchisees who came on board during the very early days. Razzamataz Theatre Schools achieved national recognition in 2007 after an appearance on...

Right at Home business owners have collected an array of regional awards in November, for their care, their teams and their business. Ben Selby saw Right at Home South Cheshire named ‘Care Employer of the Year’ at the North West Care Awards; whilst Joe Guishard at...

A unique workshop that explores gangs and criminal exploitation of young people has been launched by The Detective Project, a Bristol based company. The Detective Project team are skilled professionals who bring their years of experience together to run authentic,...

Homecare company Right at Home Bournemouth and Poole has been named Homecare Provider of the Year at The Bournemouth Daily Echo’s 2019 Proud to Care Awards. Right at Home Bournemouth and Poole has been operating since October 2012. The company provides high-quality...

Homecare company Right at Home Cardiff & Newport is celebrating after picking up three awards at the Regional Great British Care Awards: The Care Team Award, The Frontline Leaders Award for Jemma Nicholas and The Workforce Development Award for Abbeygail Folland....

Lights, camera, action. Students who attend a national theatre school franchise have been given the exciting opportunity to attend a professional photoshoot with esteemed performing arts newspaper, The Stage. The Stage is a weekly newspaper for the performing arts and...

‘So today marks the end of my first 4 weeks of practising, and the day I draw my first wage. I’ve treated over 100 feet and been faced with some challenges including the deepest corn ever that made the lady dance for joy after she was treated, ingrown toenails that...

This holiday season consider ditching the plastic toys or the high-tech gadgets and give an ‘experience’ gift that could have a huge impact on someone’s life. It’s no surprise that having a baby changes everything and it can take a while for parents to get to grips...

Mum of two Georgia Davies had been running her own businesses for 22 years. After more than a year of speaking to Razzamataz, she decided to take the plunge and open her own theatre school franchise and has never looked back. Background I had run a number of...

Deborah Laws is the Principal of Razzamataz Plymouth and combines 11 successful years of Razzamataz with running her own dance school, being a mum and a commitment to her own CPD. Background I am a dance studio owner, an ISTD examiner and a tutor for the ISTD teaching...

Andrea White has the theatre arts running through her veins. But even someone with her vast experience has found that joining a successful theatre school franchise has made all the difference to her business. Here we find out about her Razzamataz journey and why she...

When Aleasha Wallace was just twelve years-old, little did she know that joining a local theatre school would have life-changing effects. Aleasha was one of the first ever students to attend Razzamataz, now a high-profile theatre school franchise with almost 50...

Today’s musical theatre shows are reaching out to a younger audience and talking to them like never before. Go to any West End or touring show and the audience will be packed with teens and children, desperate to see the show that they have been following on social...

For the seventh consecutive year, quality homecare franchise Right at Home have been awarded Five Star Franchisee Satisfaction status. What does this mean to someone thinking about joining the network? Deciding to leave employment and start your own business is a huge...

Homecare provider Right at Home Central London is the first organisation in the UK to achieve the Pride in Care quality standard. An initiative of Opening Doors London (ODL), a London-based charity, the Pride in Care quality standard is awarded to organisations across...

The threat of redundancy in your forties might fill some people with dread. Not so Sunny Sachdev, who has invested half a million pounds of his redundancy money to realise his dream of running a business. Sunny worked for many years as a business and operations...

This is a question we get asked a lot. Understandably, people want to know what they’re letting themselves in for before buying a MagiKats franchise. So, we asked three of our Principals about why they chose MagiKats and about their experience of running a MagiKats...

The need to stand out in a crowded market in today’s overwhelming world where we are constantly bombarded with multi-media messages, requires a sophisticated approach to marketing and branding. For Principals that are part of a franchise with years of experience in...

A business that allows you to be part of a young person’s life journey is an incredible gift and one that is celebrated at a national franchise theatre school. In 2020, Razzamataz will enjoy 20 years of business. In that time, the students have flourished and gone on...

With almost 20 years of successful business behind them, the team at a national theatre school franchise is celebrating a number of high-profile award nominations and accolades. The trust and credibility that comes with awards recognition has encouraged Razzamataz...

For mum of three, quitting a secure job to start her own franchise business was a chance that she knew she needed to take for a better balance between her home life and work. It was a risk that certainly paid off as she now runs two franchise theatre schools and is...

Until recently, there has been no formal guidelines to assist parents in choosing how to select an activity for children. That has now changed thanks to the Children's Activities Association (CAA), an industry-led, not-for-profit community interest company founded and...

Opportunities for students that attend a Dragons’ Den backed theatre school franchise just keep getting better and better. Principals and Head Office staff have just returned from a visit to the MSC Preziosa in the port of Southampton to announce their latest venture....

Our students have gone on to make names for themselves in hit West End shows such as Hamilton and Matilda as well as TV series and films. In order for them to fulfil their dreams, they needed to go to college or university to continue their performing arts study. To...

The sad news of Thomas Cook’s demise has been particularly poignant for the Founder and MD of a Dragons’ Den backed theatre school franchise. In light of the news, she wants to reach out to those affected to share her story and offer a new beginning. Former dancer...

The magic of Disney has triumphed again with a franchise theatre school set to return to Disneyland® Paris but this time with well over 1,000 people to celebrate their 20thanniversary. As Razzamataz turns 20 in 2020, the company looks back at one of the biggest...

Nottingham-based home care provide PerCurra has reached the regional finals in two categories of this year’s Great British Care Awards. The annual awards celebrate excellence across the care sector. Care Assistant Laura Green has been selected in the Home Care Worker...

Leading UK homecare provider Right at Home is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for two national homecare awards, celebrating the very best companies operating in health and social care services. The business is shortlisted for the Homecare Award at the...

In 2020, Razzamataz will celebrate turning 20. From humble beginnings, the franchise theatre school has built a network of inspiring franchisees. As part of our celebration, we speak to some of them about their own journeys and what joining the Dragons’ Denbacked...

Described by The Sunday Timesas one of ‘the most influential teenagers on the planet,’ Ben Towers is delighted to be working with Dragons’ Denbacked Razzamataz to inspire more entrepreneurs. Being just 21 years old, Ben has worked with global giants such as IHG,...

Keep the toddlers calm because a Dragons’ Denbacked theatre school franchise has some big news. The network of UK theatre schools has teamed up with a Channel 5 favourite to offer PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure workshop. The workshop is led by Claire...

We are delighted to invite you to an action packed session on how to expand your franchise overseas and to find out why US franchisors do it so successfully!   This seminar will offer existing or new franchisors, with aspirations for international growth,...

The Franchise Marketing Awards celebrate exemplary marketing support being provided to franchisees across the country – and Right at Home is proud to be nominated twice this year. The quality homecare provider, which has held the Best Franchise Award for three years...

This month, a brand new MagiKats Tuition Centre opens in Coventry, with Rachel Stamper as Principal. MagiKats offers out-of-school tutoring in maths, English and reasoning, for any child from pre-school to GCSE. Weekly, interactive workshops help children and...

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If you think being a parent in today’s world is hard, take a moment to consider what it is like for children. With increased pressure from school, distractions with social media and the normal teenage angst, it is no wonder many young people are feeling lost. In fact,...

Leading UK businesswomen to share knowledge and experience at new two day event Farnborough, UK. – Two of the UK’s most well regarded businesswomen, Baroness Karren Brady of Knightsbridge CBE and Lady Michelle Mone, Baroness of Mayfair OBE, will be bringing their...

The Detective Project - CSI Kids - Whats On  August 19 2019, 1.00 - 3.30pm, at Arnos Vale, Bristol The Detective Project are training up another team of 8-12 year olds in crime scene investigation! Come and put your sleuthing skills to the test – and pick up some new...

Two days and THREE amazing successes. The Little Voices network is a finalist for ‘Most loved Academic or Creative Activity’ for children and young people Jane Maudsley is a finalist in the Whatson4Kids awards as Industry Champion for the Children’s Activities...