Footlights Theatre School & Academy

Be Part Of Our Growing Success

As a company, we don’t just offer stage school training, although as a franchisee this is what you are investing in. We also produce professional plays and theatre for schools. In the past three years, we have visited 100’s of primary schools up and down the country, which is great news for you, as we are building a brand in areas where we currently don’t have any stage schools.

We also have our own in-house casting agency which has achieved massive success in the past few months and continues to grow, your children from your stage school will also be invited to be part of this.

Be Part Of Our Growing Success

Don’t worry you won’t be investing and be thrown in the deep end, You will have your own mentor who will be with you every step of the way through to launch day and of course, will be available to support you along your journey until you feel ready to let go.

We have a talented team of very successful franchisees, who are available for a discussion prior to you making any commitment to purchasing a franchise.

We will train you in every aspect of opening your own business, from marketing to accounts, dealing with staff, recruitment and pay, and safeguarding – to first aid.

Be assured we are thorough in our processes and you will never be on your own until you feel absolutely ready.

Four Strong Revenue Streams

Footlights Theatre has 4 revenue streams – Stage schools, Holiday provision, Merchandise and Birthday parties with margins of 30% – 50%.

Our network coverage spreads from Greater Manchester over to Huddersfield up to Grimsby and down to Nottingham and across to Worcester presently. We have eleven individual franchisees some with multiple territories in operation and five company-owned units. We have untapped potential in many areas still available and we now have the opportunity to go national.

We use leading software to map out territories so franchisees can be confident in their new investment and get a realistic picture of how their business can be successful.

Your Investment

You will be investing in a franchise model to run your own stage school and performing arts courses. Initially, you will start with opening one school, in your selected territory on Saturday mornings 9.45am-1pm.

Once established, you will be developing relationships with your target market, you will be forward-thinking in developing your business and your aim will be to maximise your territory. Once achieving your targets, you will look to open other classes to maximise on your territory and your income.

How do I begin setting up my own Footlights franchise?

To request investment information about this franchise opportunity, complete the form below and click on the ‘Request Free Information’ button now. Once you’ve done this, the Footlights franchise recruitment team will be able to give you a realistic picture of the franchise and its potential.

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Key Facts:

Opportunities:
Available across the UK
Business Type:
Franchise
Minimum Investment:
£3,995
Training Provided:
Yes
Home-based:
Yes
Part time:
Yes
Tags:
In Business Since:
2005
Funding Support:
Yes
BFA Membership:
Member - Expanding
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