What Franchise Issue 21.1

NLP4Kids MIN INVESTMENT £10,000 NLP4Kids is a low-overhead, high-impact franchise helping children and teens build mental health and emotional resilience. Franchisees receive expert NLP and hypnotherapy training, a proven child-safe model, and strong marketing and mentoring support. The brand aims to triple its UK network within 18 months, targeting areas of high demand. El Recreo Spanish MIN INVESTMENT £5,750 On a mission to become the UK’s leading Spanish language and culture experience for children and families, the brand plans to grow to more than 20 franchise locations within three years, expanding its presence in schools, nurseries, and community hubs, and developing online resources for bilingual families worldwide. Get Ahead UK MIN INVESTMENT £8,000 Get Ahead is a UK-wide virtual agency offering admin and marketing support to businesses of all sizes. As a franchise partner, you’ll build client relationships, assemble expert virtual teams, oversee projects, and scale your business with full support. Franchise opportunities are currently available nationwide. Boogie Tots MIN INVESTMENT £7,997 Boogie Tots offers dance classes for young children in community spaces, schools, nurseries, events, parties and themed workshops. The franchise provides full training, marketing support and resources, giving franchisees everything they need to launch and grow their own vibrant, family-focused business. Musical Moments MIN INVESTMENT £7,000 This lifestyle franchise brings live, interactive music sessions to care homes and community groups for older adults and those living with dementia or other cognitive disabilities. With 16 franchisees already onboard and plans to grow to 25 within a year, the brand seeks musicians eager to make a meaningful impact. Dish’d MIN INVESTMENT £10,000 Dish’d gives franchisees the chance to turn underused kitchens into high-performing food hubs with an exciting portfolio of trend-driven virtual brands. Partners tap into expert support, proven menus and smart marketing to create new revenue streams, without the cost of launching a restaurant from scratch. 89% OF FRANCHISE UNITS ARE PROFITABLE 50% OF FRANCHISEES WORK FROM HOME The UK franchise sector currently consists of 1,009 franchise systems, up 7.9% from 935 in 2018 WHAT COUNTS AS LOW-COST? A true low- cost franchise typically requires an initial investment of £3000 to £10,000, covering training, equipment, and launch support. These businesses avoid costly premises and stock, making them faster to start and easier to scale. Popular models include home-based services, mobile operations, and lean management franchises with minimal overheads, with many offering great returns on investment. 16 WHAT FRANCHISE Issue 21.1 40 low-cost f ranchi ses | PARTNER CONTENT