Case Studies

If you're a single parent, you probably struggle to fit everything into your day. Your children are your world, but how can you enjoy time with them when you're always busy working to put food on the table?Even two-parent families struggle to balance earning a reasonable income with a hands-on parenting approach. For single parents, things are even more difficult.  Preschool childcare costs almost as much as a full-time wage, even when it's subsidised. Meanwhile, after school clubs are hard...

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 culture enjoyed a decreased turnover rate of just 13.9 per cent, suggesting that such businesses make employees happier and less likely to quit their jobs. At Razzamataz Theatre franchise School, it is not only franchisees who hav...

Denise spent most of her working life in offices, carrying out secretarial and administration duties for various companies in London, and, later, more locally.Prior to joining Strollercise Denise she held a local admin role, and still does but she has cut her hours down to just 2 days a week and is looking to leave completely, in the not too distant future.Denise was already attending the Strollercise classes in her area so when they announced they were franchising the business she jumped at the...

When Karen & Tracy went to Strollercise founder Samantha's Strollercise class in Leigh they immediately fell in love with from their very first class; so when the Strollercise opportunity arose to invest in the franchise for this great, fun, fast growing business they didn't hesitate.They started their Strollercise franchise in Southend on the 30 May 2019 and now have 10 classes per week; with numbers in the classes growing week-on-week. Their area covers from Westcliff to Shoeburyness, and out...

Lyndsey Cutler had always been involved in sales and administration roles since she left full time education. Before having her daughter she was a National Account Executive for a food company. After her maternity leave came to an end Lyndsey decided not to return to her previous role mainly due to the amount of travelling and overnight stays it required her to do. She did return to work, but in a part-time capacity, at her local Asda. She was still unsure of what she wanted to do, long term...

Food Franchise, Love Brownies open the doors to its next franchise venue within the franchise territory of Tunsgate, Guildford. They’ll be bringing with them award-winning, handmade chocolate brownies – the only chocolate brownie to win three gold stars in the Great Taste Awards. In addition to indulgent chocolate treats and a range of premium, freshly brewed coffees, a tempting breakfast and lunch menu will also be available, adding to the town’s range of eateries. Love Brownies Guildford fol...

Sarah Parker likes working for Driver Hire within the franchise territory of Wakefield, the leading transport and logistics recruitment franchise company. In fact she likes it so much, she’s bought the franchise business for herself. A recruitment professional with 15 years’ experience, Sarah was branch manager for the previous owners. “I love working for Driver Hire and have wanted to buy the business for some time,” says Sarah. “I know how to run it; I know how successful it is. When the prev...

How to run a theatre school with no experience 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 businesses in the fitness and retail sectors before but was looking for something with more flexibility and that could offer a fun environment for my customers. I have no experience in t...

Building a theatre arts franchise business Deborah Laws is the Principal of Razzamataz within the Plymouth franchise territory 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 qualifications. I also run a dance business owners’ coaching business. Why Razzamataz I joined 11 years ago when I decided to add a perfor...

A former asset manager for the UK’s busiest airport has become manager of a fire & security firm’s first London franchise. Martin Lawton, 45, is putting his experience in life safety at Heathrow Airport to use as he takes the reigns at Jackson Fire & Security’s expansion in Kingston-upon-Thames. The establishment of the new franchise is the company’s first location in the greater London area, having already launched franchisees in Cambridge and Surrey alongside its franchisees in the north wes...

A former firefighter with three decades’ experience is to spearhead a fire & security firm’s latest Yorkshire franchise. Henryk Matysiak, 57, has been appointed director of Jackson Fire & Security’s new Sheffield franchise – the company’s second Yorkshire base having opened in Leeds in 2016. Born and bred in neighbouring Barnsley, Henryk spent 30 years in the fire service, becoming an operational incidents officer as well as an instructor and health and safety officer before leaving six year...

Change in circumstance created change in career  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 loves the enthusiasm from everyone in the network.   Background I was brought up by a dancer and stage manager who dissuaded me from going in to the theatre, but...