What Franchise Issue 21.1

Commercial failure rate among franchises has fallen to 0.5% More Than Loft Ladders MIN INVESTMENT £20,000 More Than Loft Ladders is on a mission to become the UK’s number one loft storage company, with franchise partners already winning regional awards year after year. With nationwide expansion in sight, the brand seeks ambitious franchisees ready to scale their business across multiple territories. The Reading Doctor MIN INVESTMENT £5,000 The Reading Doctor is seeking qualified teachers ready to transform children’s lives. This bespoke tuition and consultancy franchise supports struggling readers, including those with dyslexia. Franchisees receive a complete “Business in a Box,” with customised resources, and full training to build a rewarding, impactful literacy business. Baby College MIN INVESTMENT £6,000- £8,000 The network aims to grow sustainably from 30 to 50 franchisees within two years, adding around 10 partners annually. It seeks individuals passionate about early development, who want to impact their community and build a flexible business, with set-up and training included. Privilege HR MIN INVESTMENT £10,000 Privilege HR offers a standout, low-investment franchise opportunity for ambitious, people-focused individuals. Franchisees receive a complete “business in a box,” including full training, tailored marketing, and hands-on support, joining a rapidly expanding UK network delivering over 80 HR services with high growth potential. Ed’s Garden Services MIN INVESTMENT £3,000 Ed’s Garden Services is the UK’s leading garden maintenance franchise, offering a proven route to a rewarding career. Franchisees provide year-round garden services in protected territories, enjoying low start-up costs, full training, and ongoing support, with opportunities to grow from a single-van business to multi-van operations. Your ManWith AVan MIN INVESTMENT £3,000 Your ManWith AVan has expanded rapidly to 43 branches in just 18 months, with plans to reach 100 by 2026. Franchisees benefit from a flat-fee model, rolling contracts, and a franchisor committed to delivering results for motivated, values-driven partners who share a no-nonsense, team- focused ethos. Ed-Heads MIN INVESTMENT £3,120 Ed-Heads is recruiting five new franchisees each month with its low-cost opportunity to build a profitable tuition business focused on STEM. Designed for teachers, ex-teachers, and tuition centre owners, it provides training, teaching tools, and a proven study programme to help young people while supporting scalable growth. 5 KEY QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU SIGN Don’t commit to anything until you’ve asked the franchisor these vital questions: • Support: What training and ongoing help will I get? • Fees: How are management and marketing fees structured? • Territory: Is my area exclusive and protected? • Growth path: Can I expand to multi-unit or management level in time? • Track record: What is the percentage of profitable franchisees in the network? 20 WHAT FRANCHISE Issue 21.1 40 low-cost f ranchi ses | PARTNER CONTENT