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Stagecoach: A business that truly performs Matthew Wing, franchisee and principal at
ith over 30 years’ experience, Stagecoach Performing Arts has seen more than one million students unlock their potential, which is something they’ll value
for the rest of their lives. Stagecoach is the UK’s largest network of extra-curricular performing arts schools for children, with more than 3,000 schools and classes worldwide. In the UK, Stagecoach is the preferred choice in part-time performing arts for children.**
Why invest now? In recent years, increased demand for after-school activities and the growing investment by shrewd entrepreneurs has increased the popularity of children’s services franchises. Funding cuts in mainstream education have
led parents to take matters into their own hands by investing their disposable income into extra- curricular activities for their children. In fact, a 2019 study revealed that a huge 77% of parents are happy to pay for such activities*. The majority of these parents are spending more than £28,000 (approx. $47,000 CAD) on their children’s hobbies before they reach the age of 18.
Stagecoach Performing Arts Chingford, can certainly vouch for the increase in parents opting for after-school activities for their children. “I first took over operations of my Stagecoach
franchise 11 years ago,” explains Matthew. “ack then, I had 140 students – now I have 440. As a parent of two myself, I understand parents’ frustrations with the apparent lack of performing arts opportunities in schools. Funding is no longer as available as it once was, meaning state educators aren’t able to offer the opportunities they once could. Therefore, it would make sense that more parents than ever are looking into extra-curricular performing arts opportunities for their children.”
Training and support Stagecoach provide franchisees with ongoing training along with industry-leading support in marketing, customer service, IT, and business development. A tried-and-tested structure enables franchisees to play to their strengths and provides the best possible environment in which to succeed. “As long as you bring passion and commitment
to your business, anything you have less experience in, or knowledge of, can be taught.
Investment level: Under £10k
erard Kelly artners, May 2019, “ut of school, out of pocket How much do parents spend on extracurricular activities” 1,00 Interviews, Savanta rand Tracker, November 2019
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