The
Concept
Stagecoach Theatre Arts offers
children and teenagers, aged from 4 to 16, the opportunity to learn
three skills, Dance, Drama and Singing, taught by specialist
teachers. There are three classes divided according to age
and each class spends one hour on each discipline.
Schools run during term-time but outside of school
hours.
Satgecoach Theatre Arts has
hundreds o f schools and over 40,000 students in England, Scotland,
Wales and Ireland, with others breaking new ground overseas. Each
school performs for parents twice a year. Stagecoach also runs
classes for 4 to 6 year olds, called Early Stages.
The Market
The potential market is around 7 million children
today and is expanding, as is the popularity of this sort of
activity. Stagecoach developed the 3-hour a week Theatre School
concept in 1988 and is the market leader.
The
Support
Those who go into business on their own may find
it is one of the most traumatic events in life. Support from
Stagecoach, however, eases the path and removes much of the stress.
But it doesn't stop there. The Head Office Team 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... Stagecoach supports you in every
aspect of running and controlling your business.
The Costs - This is the same whether you
are buying a brand new franchise or buying an existing
one
The cost for buying an existing Stagecoach
franchise depends on the numer of scholls operating but
alw Initial Franchise Package Fee
£13,750 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
- The running of your Open Meeting
- Assistance by a member of your staff on the
first day of term
- Initial supply of Prospectuses, Application
forms, all other stationery
- Pre-Opening and Operating Manuals
- Ongoing Support from our dedicated team in all
aspects of your business.
The Training
You will receive a comprehensive training that is
not complicated. You will also receive bespoke software and systems
which will enable you to efficiently run your business.
YOU, THE PRINCIPAL
As the Principal of your school, you will bring
your own personal qualities which, together with the proven format,
will ensure the success of your schools.
Added to which Stagecoach staff are always
available to advise and support you in all matters concerning the
students' artistic and educational development.
“It may be only a weekend job, but
Stagecoach has been tremendously rewarding - both financially and
emotionally.”
Wenda Williams, Principal, Derby
“Becoming part of Stagecoach is one of the
most fulfilling and exciting things I've ever done”
Claire Waugh, Principal, Southampton
"Taking on a Stagecoach franchise is one of the
best decisions I have made. I have been able to achieve a much
better work-life balance and the role of owner/principal is
rewarding in so many ways."
Jonny Clines – Principal, Dulwich
"I opened my first stagecoach school in 1997 and
now, along with my wife Sarah, we are about to open our
fifth. Becoming a stagecoach franchisee has quite literally
been the best professional decision of my life."
Simon Eastwood – Principal, Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Opportunity
Stagecoach Theatre Arts has over
40,000 students in the UK who attend the schools because they love
them. You can share in the phenomenal success of an innovative
business which has been replicated hundreds of times in several
countries and now franchising in the USA. Tens of thousands of boys
and girls have benefited from Stagecoach's unique
training concept. A Stagecoach Theatre Arts
franchise combines job satisfaction with the capacity to
invest for the future. STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS
“Training for Life”
