Performing Arts School Franchise

Our concept is quite simple but more importantly very effective

A Stagecoach Franchise offers you the opportunity to run part-time theatre arts schools on the 37 Saturdays and or Sundays of the academic year, training children aged between 4 - 18 Drama, Dance and Singing. Most franchisees start with a single school catering for 45 main school and 15 Early Stages students, then open further schools once the first has been filled. For the right person, it is a chance to combine an ambition to have a theatre arts school of your own with a substantial part-time income.

Stagecoach has more than 600 schools in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Gibraltar, Greece, Malta, Australia, Canada and the United States. Each school performs for parents twice a year as well as auditioning for major showcase productions in a London theatre.

The Market

The potential market is around 7 million children at present and is continually expanding. Whilst there have been numerous copycat organisations springing up in recent years, none come close in terms of size, experience and quality. Indeed there is such a demand that some centres have opened with a full register and a waiting list.
 

New Territories & Resales

Stagecoach still has new territories to offer throughout the UK.  Similarly, we constantly have established Franchises for sale.  In nearly all re-sale cases, Franchisees have run and built up the business over a number of years, and for whatever reason, wish to sell on the business for a profit and a change of lifestyle.  Whether buying a brand new territory or an established school, the training and support you receive from us is the same – dedicated, passionate and professional.

The Support

Going into business can be a daunting prospect for some. Support from Stagecoach however, smoothes the path and removes much of the stress. But it doesn't stop there.

We are with you every step of the way… from assisting in selection of the most suitable venue… choosing the best teachers… publicity… administration… etc etc… we support you in every aspect of running and controlling your business.

Our Standards

Our standards are very high. The education that students receive must be interesting, varied and totally involving. Our students must look forward to attending each class and feel a real sense of achievement.

Existing and past students are our best recommendation and it is our responsibility to them and their parents that their confidence and communication abilities grow steadily throughout their training.

You will be provided with Operating Manuals covering every aspect of running your school, which together with your own motivation, expertise and enthusiasm, will make your school a success.

The Training

 
You will be thoroughly trained to run a Stagecoach Theatre Arts School. Our induction training course is comprehensive and detailed but not complicated.

We have developed this concept to be easy to run and control so that most of your time can be spent educating your students and monitoring their progress.

With this in mind we are constantly available to advise and support you in all matters concerning your students' artistic and educational development.

The costs

The cost of entering into a Stagecoach franchise

Initial Franchise Package Fee £16,500 plus VAT

The Franchise Package Fee covers:

5 days training at our Head Office Assistance by a member of our staff in the selection of your venues Attendance by a member of our staff at your staff interviews Help and guidance at your Open Meeting Assistance by a member of your staff on the first day of term Initial supply of Prospectuses, Application forms and other promotional material Pre-Opening and Operating Manuals Ongoing Support from our dedicated team in all aspects of your business.

Other Start Up costs:

• Legal advice. We strongly recommend that you obtain advice from a Solicitor specialising in franchising before entering into a franchise agreement. This usually costs about £450.
• Initial advertising - £4,000 inc VAT
• Sundries - £1,600
  

The Franchise Package fee is charged for your first school and 1 Early stages class. A smaller fee is payable when you open second and subsequent schools, recognising that you are already an experienced Principal and do not have to be trained again. Almost all costs are fixed; a net profit before tax and after all costs of over £17,000 per annum results from one full school of 45 students and one early stages, and over £35,000 with two schools and two early stages.

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