Management franchises


“Online tutoring, once a niche offering, went mainstream during lockdown and is only set for further growth”


parents are looking for, particularly in core subjects like maths.


Built to deliver: The franchise advantage The best education franchises are designed to do more than teach, they’re built to scale without sacrificing quality. Brands like Mathnasium, for instance, provide franchisees with a comprehensive suite of support: robust onboarding, local marketing playbooks, data-driven progress tracking and ongoing pedagogical training. But success in this sector isn’t plug-


and-play. Running a tuition franchise isn’t like managing a retail franchise. It requires a unique blend of entrepreneurial focus, educational understanding and emotional intelligence. As a consequence, the most successful franchisees tend to excel in four key areas, and these can be defined as:


Why families are turning to franchises A 2024 Department for Education report found that 38% of pupils aged 7–14 were still behind age expectations in maths⁴. While government initiatives like the National Tutoring Programme aimed to address this, inconsistent delivery and narrow eligibility have left many families feeling unsupported. Enter education franchises, structured, scalable and increasingly trusted. Unlike ad-hoc tutoring, franchises offer quality-controlled programmes, consistent methodologies and measurable outcomes. This consistency is precisely what


1. Building local trust: Outreach to schools, parent groups and community hubs is crucial. “This is a trust-based business,” says one Mathnasium centre director. “If the headteacher believes in you, the parents will too.”


2.Consistency is king: Franchises live and die by delivering the same high-quality experience, whether a child is in Camden or Cheltenham.


3.Empathy matters: Parents often arrive anxious. Great franchisees know how to listen, reassure and build relationships that last beyond a single term.


1. https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/survey-of-adults-skills-2023-country-notes_ab4f6b8c-en/united-kingdom_02bc78e4-en.html 2. https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/pisa-2022-results-volume-i-and-ii-country-notes_ed6fbcc5-en/united-kingdom_9c15db47-en.html 3. https://www.technavio.com/report/k-12-online-tutoring-market-in-uk-industry-analysis 4. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6821d69eced319d02c9060e3/Curriculum_and_Assessment_Review_interim_report.pdf


4.Teams that thrive:With staff recruitment and retention a challenge across education, successful franchisees invest in culture, creating environments where instructors feel valued, supported and part of a mission.


Local impact, national opportunity Tutoring franchises also bring tangible economic benefits. Each centre typically employs a small team of instructors, centre managers and admin support, often drawing from local teaching talent or university graduates. In areas with limited part- time employment, this can provide stable, flexible work and valuable experience for aspiring educators.


A business that shapes futures For would-be franchisees, the education sector offers a rare combination: high demand, meaningful impact and the ability to be part of something bigger. Families are investing not just in outcomes, but in the belief that their children can thrive, and they’re looking for partners who can deliver. In the broader picture, tutoring


franchises are part of a reimagining of education support, one that extends beyond the classroom, bridging gaps the system can’t always fill. As pressure on schools continues and demand for personalised learning rises, it’s clear the future of education won’t rest solely with teachers. It will rely on bold entrepreneurs, trusted brands and community leaders who blend purpose with performance. For the right franchisee, this isn’t just a business opportunity. It’s a chance to change lives, one equation, one child, one confident step at a time. n


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