What Franchise Issue 21.1

82% OF FRANCHISEES SAYTHAT THEYARE SATISFIEDWITH THEIR FRANCHISOR The average franchise unit turns over £400,000 There are over 50.4K franchised units in the UK in 2025 People Building MIN INVESTMENT £5,000 People Building is a purpose- driven franchise for aspiring coaches and NLP practitioners ready to turn their passion into a thriving business. With UK-wide expansion plans in place, franchisees receive full training in NLP, hypnotherapy, and coaching, plus proven business systems, marketing and mentoring support. Little Voices MIN INVESTMENT £16,799 Awell-established performing arts franchise delivering LAMDA- based drama and singing lessons for children aged 4-18. Franchisees build confidence and nurture talent while growing a rewarding business, so need to be creative individuals driven to open multiple centres, develop school partnerships, and run holiday workshops. Dot Kids Art Inspiration MIN INVESTMENT £8,997 Amulti-award-winning, innovative approach to art education, providing a proven business model, comprehensive training, start-up materials and ongoing support, with access to a ready-made curriculum and resources. The result is a simple, scalable way to launch and grow a rewarding business. Essential Canine Life Skills Ltd MIN INVESTMENT £2,750 This award-winning dog training franchise offers classes, home visits, puppy support, and a schools programme using therapy dogs to support mental health. Franchisees benefit from exclusive territories, full training, and a sliding monthly maintenance fee designed to support sustainable growth. ROOMS® MIN INVESTMENT £12,000 A dynamic franchise opportunity for motivated individuals to build a successful property business, with partners gaining full training, marketing support, and proven systems to launch with confidence. Newly accredited by the British Franchise Association, ROOMS® provides a trusted route for ambitious entrepreneurs to thrive. Kidslingo MIN INVESTMENT £10,000 Kidslingo is a leading children’s language franchise, teaching French and Spanish to ages 0–11 through songs, games and storytelling. Franchisees don’t need experience – just a love of languages, children, and sharing the joy of learning – as they are enabled by comprehensive training, flexible packages and award-winning support. FUNDINGA LOW-COST LAUNCH Even modest investments need careful planning. Banks such as HSBC, Lloyds and NatWest, will often lend up to 70% of start- up costs for proven franchise brands. To secure finance – and stay on track – prepare a solid business plan with cash-flow forecasts, market research, and realistic profit projections. And make sure you do your homework before signing: speak to existing franchisees to check the returns as as good as promised. 18 WHAT FRANCHISE Issue 21.1 40 low-cost f ranchi ses | PARTNER CONTENT