Children’s franchises


Ryan Turner


How did you get into franchising at such a young age? Through college and university I had a holiday job as a play worker at Fun Fest Solihull, running the different sports sessions. For relatively low start-up costs I realised that I could replicate this successful business. Having the support of the franchisor gave me the confidence that, despite my lack of experience, I could achieve my dream of working for myself.


How has it worked for you? To start with, I had a full-time job at the same time as I was setting up by my business, so it was hard work. However, within two years, the returns from Fun Fest Sutton were sufficient to enable me to step away from my job and to concentrate on building my business. I have now opened a second club in my territory, so the profits continue to increase and I know that I made the right decision.


How do you organise your time? I employ a team with childcare experience and qualifications who are responsible for the day-to-day running of the clubs while I concentrate on managing other aspects of the business, such as the recruitment, marketing and finance. This means that I do not have to be present at the clubs all the time.


What do you like most about being a franchisee? The flexibility that comes with managing my own time and business in a way that


suits me. I love travelling, and as long as I can get internet access then I can manage to get away for chunks of time in between my clubs’ operating periods.


What is your relationship like with your franchisor? I was one of the first franchisees, so I had the benefit of working closely with the founder, Sarah Beattie, as my mentor. Consequently, I am a passionate advocate of the Fun Fest brand, mission and values. Over time, the team has grown and has built a comprehensive package of training, tools, mentoring and support for franchisees to ensure that they are successful.


What is special about Fun Fest? We empower children by giving them access to opportunities that they do not get at home or school, and we let them choose how they want to spend their holidays. Parents get the childcare that they need at the same time as knowing that their children are benefitting from the opportunities that we provide. Fun Fest is an exciting company and the addition of Fun Fest Nurseries in 2020 brings added potential for franchisees to develop a high income- generating business. l


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