Talking Tots

Talking Tots Gets Kids and Parents Talking With 30th UK franchise

27th January 2010

"Parents are so keen to enrol their children in Talking Tots that many of our franchises have long waiting lists for classes." - Lisa Houghton, co-founder of Talking Tots

Talking Tots, the UK’s leading provider of communication classes for toddlers, has announced the launch of its 30th franchise in just over two years.

Talking Tots is the UK’s original and favourite provider of fun, interactive classes that gently boost preschool children’s communication and social skills and is now a successful national franchise.

The company was set up in 2005 in response to the dramatic decline in children’s speech and language over the last decade. The first 2 franchises were launched in September 2007.

“As paediatric speech and language therapists, we saw on a daily basis that increasing numbers of children starting school were unable to make themselves understood,” says Lisa Houghton, co-founder of Talking Tots. “Teachers were telling us that children arriving in reception classes often struggled with basic social skills such as listening to instructions or taking part in group activities.”

The growing popularity of Talking Tots is timely, following the recent appointment of Jean Gross as England’s first Communication Champion. Her campaign forms part of the government’s Better Communication Action Plan.

While there are many pre-school classes based on dance, music or swimming, Talking Tots is the only group that focuses on the most important thing children ever learn – communication and social skills. “Parents are so keen to enrol their children in Talking Tots that many of our franchises have long waiting lists for classes. We have been absolutely amazed by the interest,” says Houghton.

Talking Tots currently operates in 32 locations across the UK, and the company is actively recruiting new class leaders nationwide. The company’s competitive franchise package includes full training, all class materials and ongoing support for administration and marketing. Franchise owners don’t need formal qualifications, but should be energetic, self-motivated and have experience of working with pre-school children.

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Franchise Information

BFA Membership Status

UK Years Established
2 years

Current UK Coverage
10%

Franchisee Support Staff
6

Personal Investment Req.
£4,000

Total Startup Cost
£7,700

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