You Can Own a Children's Franchise

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Do you enjoy working with children? Are you a people person by nature? Would you consider yourself to be entrepreneurial and creative? If the answer to all of these questions is a resounding ‘yes,’ then why not consider investing in a children’s franchise? There are a wide range of children’s franchise opportunities available to you, which could make 2019 your year. Start the new year in style by becoming your own boss in your dream industry!

There are many reasons why owning a children's franchise makes sense for the enterprising individual. Let's consider some of these below.

Advantages of running a children's franchise

• Consistent target market: Since your target audience is children, you will never have to worry about your audience being diminished, as there will always be more children born! Parents are willing to spend money on their children, even when times are hard. Funding for children’s activities is often the last thing that is cut from a family’s budget. The health and well-being of a child will always be a top priority for their parents.
  
• Regular hours: Since most children’s franchises are focused on after-school hours or weekends, you have a consistent idea of when you will be working. It also means that you can have a healthy work-life balance, which is key in our stressful and technologically-driven society.
  
• Networking opportunities: When you start a children’s business, you will find that growing your client list is easy. You will meet other parents and children through your current clients and at other child-focused events, who can also become regular customers. Your social skills will come in very handy for drumming up new business!
  
• Rewarding and fun: If you love working with children, what could be better than a business dedicated to children? Not only will you be making money, you will also be having a great deal of fun in the process. You can have a rewarding alternative to a 9-to-5 job with a children’s franchise! Every day will be exciting and different.
  
• Wide variety of options: There are many different children’s franchises available, including childcare services, parties, after-school tutoring, fitness, retail, arts and drama franchises, to name but a few. These all cater to children's needs, such as the need to excel in school, ways to combat childhood obesity and of course an outlet for children to have fun! Experts say that the children’s franchise industry has prospered because these companies have rolled out products and services that consumers want. Children need to be active and children's franchises certainly meet that need. Busy parents no longer need to worry about whether their child is occupied or not or whether they are having a good time.

What are my options?

There are lots of different options for potential franchisees to choose from within the children’s franchise market. Here are some of the niche markets that are just waiting to be filled:

• Children’s retail clothing franchises: Kids are some of the most fashion conscious individuals, and opening a retail clothing franchise for children is a great way to capitalise on that fact. Since appearance is everything for children, they’ll jump at the chance to go to a hip children’s clothing store. What better way to hone your passion for fashion and your love of children all in one go?
  
• Children’s education franchises: Education is one of the top priorities among parents when they think about their children. With higher standards developing for children at an earlier age, parents are eager to give their children a head start or tutoring in certain subjects, such as maths, to help them excel. Parents want their children, at a younger and younger age, to begin learning everything they can, so they can remain competitive in their peer group. That includes learning about subjects like science or IT, but in a fun way! There are franchises that create educational opportunities for children in otherwise “boring” topics, but make it exciting for the child.
  
• Children’s drama and arts franchises: Children often have an inner artist or drama queen in them, and that’s where children’s drama or arts franchises come in. They provide children with an outlet for their creativity whilst developing and honing their acting or art-related skills.
  
• Children’s fitness franchises: Childhood obesity is on the rise, and everybody – from doctors to parents to government officials – are trying to find a solution to this growing epidemic. In order to combat this problem, children’s fitness franchises are providing a much-needed solution. In fact, many of these fitness franchises make it fun for the kids to exercise! For instance, they can learn how to tumble, play rugby, or take fun and engaging fitness classes. With all of these options, children can stay physically fit and parents can rest assured that their child is getting the proper exercise they need.

• Children’s party franchises: These are some of the most exciting (and fun!) franchise opportunities. Since it’s hard to find a party theme that excites children these days, children’s party franchises provide parents with everything they need (with no work or hassle) for a great children’s party. Whether the party involves racing safe but fun cars made especially for kids or entertaining puppet shows, there is a franchise opportunity out there. Parties for children are always in demand, so if you enjoy planning parties, this is one for you.
  
• Childcare franchises: There is a huge demand among parents for high-quality and affordable childcare. They may need this childcare to continue going to work, or to occasionally go out on dates. Whatever the reason, this is an issue that parents often want a solution to, and childcare franchises can answer that need. You could be the answer to many parents' problems and this is certainly both a recession and Brexit-proof business.

• Children’s beauty franchises: Children will love having fun and feeling fresh when getting their hair cut. A children’s haircut franchise is a great opportunity to provide a service that will excite children, and will allow adults to breathe a sigh of relief when taking their kids to get their hair cut. Children can often be quite restless when getting their hair cut, so a franchise that has tricks and techniques for making this a fun activity will definitely be on to a winner.
  
• Other children’s franchises: There are a whole slew of other opportunities out there for those who want to start a child-centred business. That includes franchise opportunities to start a portrait studio, provide security for children and sell children’s furniture. If there is something that children would enjoy, and that parents would want for their children, use your skills and experience to turn a business idea into concrete reality. You will certainly be glad you took the initative, and your local community will be too!

How can I start a children’s franchise?

If you are seriously considering running your very own children's franchise, then start taking the following steps:

1. Consider your local community, and what kind of children’s market exists there. Think about what kind of child-oriented businesses are needed in your area. You might want to talk to parents in the area and find out what types of children’s activities and businesses they want to see. It is critical that you find out if there is demand for the kinds of products and services your franchise offers. This is important market research that should not be ignored. In fact, it could be the difference between your franchise failing and it succeeding.
   
2. Decide which niche you want to fill in the market. Since there are so many different types of children’s franchises out there, be sure you can pinpoint one that you would really enjoy, or would be particularly skilled at doing. What is your passion? If you had to choose, what do you want to be doing each day?
   
3. Find out about the demographics in your area, and make sure you’ll have enough children in the area to make the business worthwhile. Also determine what other children’s franchises are in your area and how much competition you will have. If there is a substantial amount of competition in the area, then your franchise needs to have an established brand name and be a popular option that parents want available in the local community. If not, it will be very hard to compete with the existing businesses in your area.

Children's franchises can be perfect for those who love working with children, especially parents who want to spend time with their own kids and make a difference in the lives of other children. Since children are the future, what could be better than helping them be their best selves in life?

Browse through Franchise Direct’s large directory of children’s franchise opportunities, and find the one that suits your talents and interests!

Your dream business could truly be just a step away.