For over 16 years, sportworks has been at the forefront of community sport and health delivery in the UK running award-winning programmes that have transformed the lives of more than 30,000 people every year.
We’re now offering driven, community-minded individuals the
opportunity to own a flexible, profitable franchise that changes lives through sport and wellbeing. Whether you want to be hands-on delivering sessions or manage a team from a director’s chair, we’ll give you the brand, systems, and proven model to make it happen.
Reasons to Become a Franchisee
- Proven Excellence: Over 16 years of winning and delivering contracts for local authorities, schools, and health commissioners.
- Contract-Winning Expertise: A dedicated Head Office Business Development team actively identifies tenders, manages submissions, and works side-by-side with you to secure contracts in your territory.
- Founder-Led: Our founder is still hands-on in guiding the network, ensuring the values, quality, and ambition that built Sport Works remain at its heart.
- Two Ways to Build Your Business: Choose a Coach-Operator or Entrepreneur/Director model to fit your skills, lifestyle, and ambitions.
- Complete Business Toolkit: From CRM and booking systems to safeguarding protocols and marketing templates, you get everything you need to operate professionally from day one.
- Low Overheads, High Impact: No office costs, minimal set-up — maximise your profit while focusing on delivery and growth.
The Franchise Package
As a Sportsworks franchisee, you will receive the following:
- Exclusive 3-Year Territory with free 2-year renewal based on performance.
- 90-Day Launch Plan with weekly milestones.
- 2-Day Face-to-Face Initial Training on delivery, operations, sales, marketing, compliance, and quality assurance.
- 50 Warm Leads in your territory to kickstart your business.
- Dedicated Franchise Manager for ongoing support.
- CRM, Booking & Training Systems to streamline operations.
- Marketing & Social Media Toolkit plus brand-approved templates.
- Safeguarding & Compliance Protocols to meet all legal and contractual requirements.
- Annual Franchise Conference to connect, learn, and grow with the network.
What are The Requirements to Becoming a Franchisee?
We are looking for franchisees who meet the following criteria:
- Community-minded and people-focused – Passion for improving lives through sport, health, and wellbeing.
- Leadership skills – Ability to either deliver programmes personally or manage a team effectively.
- Entrepreneurial mindset – Interest in running a business, making strategic decisions, and driving growth.
- Good communication & networking skills – To build relationships in local communities, schools, and organisations.
- Organisational ability – Managing schedules, staff, and programme delivery.
- Financial capacity – Enough investment capital to purchase and sustain a franchise (the flyer doesn’t list the amount, but usually required).
- Alignment with SportWorks’ values – Commitment to wellbeing, inclusivity, and social impact.
The Next Steps
Ready to build a business that changes lives? Simply fill out the form below to get in contact with a representative from the brand:
sportworks Financial Data
The following financial information was provided by sportworks to give you more information about the costs associated with a sportworks opportunity
Minimum Investment
£7,890
Royalty/Management Fee
12% of turnover
Earnings Potential
£50k+ in one year, £150k+ year three (based on performance)
Available Locations:
Opportunities available across England
Business Type:
Franchise
Minimum Investment:
£7,890
Financing Assistance
None