No. 64 of the UK's Top 100 in 2020
Tumble Tots is a leading physical play programme for children from 6 months to 7 years old. The specially designed colourful wooden and foam equipment improves agility, balance, climbing and co-ordination whilst helping with self-confidence and developing a positive attitude towards physical activity. Today Tumble Tots has more than 400 centres operated by 80 franchises in the United Kingdom.
The franchisor is looking for people with a passion for developing a child-orientated business, although no experience of working with children is required.
| Year established | 1979 |
| Year franchise established in the UK | 1979 |
| Number of units in the UK | 300 |
| Number of units worldwide (excluding UK) | 1 |
| Number of countries where company operates | 2 |
Financials
| Franchise fee | £12,500 |
| Minimum investment | £13,900 |
| Total investment | £25,000 |
| Royalty fee / Management fee | n/a |
| Contract period | 3 years |
| Financing | No |
Training and support
The franchisee will receive business management training as well as extensive training on the fundamentals and delivery of the Tumble Tots programme for them and their team. Support will be organised for Opening day and thereafter. All franchisees are provided with their own Tumble Tots email address and local area website, as well as their own Facebook page. Annual regional meetings, workshops and seminars are held to keep in touch with the franchise network.Tumble Tots headquarters organise and coordinate advertising on a national level, including national TV adverts on Disney, Milkshake and Nick Junior. Promotional activity campaigns are organised throughout the year in conjunction with well-known brands, and fundraising activities are encouraged on a national basis bi-annually.