YogaBugs

YogaBugs...Stretching the Imagination

YogaBugs and Yoga’d Up are fun creative yoga classes for kids aged 2 ½ to 7 and 7 to 12. These are delivered through a series of postures, imaginary adventures and relaxation techniques that help to maintain their natural flexibility, build self-confidence, and improve concentration.

YogaBugs originated almost 12 years ago and has been running as a business since 2003. The franchise was established in July 2007, and there are now 27 YogaBugs franchisees operating within the UK. Our team is committed, and determined which has resulted in our growth and success over the last four years. YogaBugs is the market leader, and largest provider of children’s yoga in the world. No other organisation offers the same visibility, market share or holds such a recognised brand.

The company is backed by a team of focused and dedicated Directors with a loyal management team. We are looking for Management Franchisees who want to share our vision and are determined to grow their own business with the independence offered through a Management Franchise structure and with the support of an experienced team.

How does the franchise work?

When you become a franchisee with YogaBugs you will be awarded an exclusive territory for you to develop. It will be your job to enrol current qualified YogaBugs and Yoga’d Up teachers and to recruit and train new staff. The challenge then is to utilise the YogaBugs Ltd network of strong relationships to enlist a sufficient quantity of schools and nurseries to host classes run by your teachers. Your return comes from class revenue and merchandise sales. To be successful you will need to keep a growing team of teachers as busy as possible!

What does a Management Franchise involve?

As a Management Franchisee, you will be required to organise and run YogaBugs & Yoga’d Up classes in your own exclusive territory. You will take responsibility for all aspects of your business including:

• Building a team of teachers
• Running classes & other special events such as birthday parties
• Local advertising & marketing
• Finding appropriate venues
• Dealing with all enquiries from parents, schools, nurseries etc
• Collecting all class and registration fees
• Managing waiting lists and completing all necessary administration
• Developing merchandise sales

YogaBugs Ltd already has a trained network of teachers who are offering classes throughout the UK and Ireland. You will be responsible for working with these teachers, finding them additional classes, whilst further developing the network of teachers in your area.

Classes can be run in a variety of venues: Nurseries and schools, community and childcare centres, health and sports clubs, private crèches and play schools, supermarkets and shopping centres and holiday clubs.

The majority of classes are held during term time, which means this business works well around the demands of family life. However, it is important to remember that the opportunity and potential demand for classes is huge and we will encourage you to look at all exciting revenue streams, which include holiday clubs and birthday parties.

Parents and Schools are enthusiastic about YogaBugs

Over the years we have established excellent relationships with both parents and teaching establishments. They recognise the value that YogaBugs can offer them:

• The classes are lots of fun, unique in their approach and everyone can take part!
• Each class is carefully planned to include warm up exercises, posture work, breathing exercises, and relaxation and visualisation techniques.
• Classes are tried and tested on all age groups.
• YogaBugs is working with the School Sports Partnership, helping to get kids active and reduce obesity.
• Schools are offering classes during PPA time (Planning, Preparation & Assessment Time) as well as being arranged as part of the Extended Schools Programme. 
• Classes can integrate topics from the National Curriculum to help children learn (i.e. basic numeracy, literacy, colours, educational themes).
• Classes don’t require expensive sports equipment and can be done anywhere with a clean floor.
• The children benefit from a safe, creative and non-competitive activity.
• Classes help children to maintain their natural flexibility and express their creativity and individuality.

Training and Support

How we help you

YogaBugs Franchising Ltd will provide you with thorough training to start you on your way to running a successful business. You will also be provided with an excellent support service to help ensure you meet your goals, whilst introducing on-going training programmes to ensure your business is offering fresh new materials and creating new revenue streams.

The training will cover the following subject areas:

• How to recruit, manage & motivate your team of teachers in your area
• How to develop strong and lasting relationships with schools and parents to secure work for teachers
• How to effectively advertise and market your business
• How to manage class enrolment in a timely and efficient manner to maximise your time for building the business
• Child Protection Training
• Managing your accounts, tax and administration 
• Reporting procedures
• Support system and how it will work

Financial Information

The Investment Level

The Franchise cost is £9,900+vat & working capital. Further details on the finances package are supplied on application.

The Franchise Package

The franchise package is designed as an all-encompassing start-up kit including the following components:

• Sole rights to a territory in which to operate your Management Franchise (c50,000 children aged 2 ½ to 12 years)
• Use of the YogaBugs & Yoga’d Up Trademark, logo and business system
• Use of bespoke software that integrates a state-of-the-art Client Relationship Management, financial software and intranet facility
• A unique page on the YogaBugs website to promote the classes in your territory
• Monthly review meetings with our Franchise Support Team
• In-depth Business Training & Manual
• Merchandise starter kit
• Teachers equipment kit
• New class plans provided each term for teachers
• Business stationery and promo starter kit

Who's Ideal for Us

Would you make a successful YogaBugs Management Franchisee?

A YogaBugs Franchise is a simple business to run. The key skills required by you are determination, enthusiasm and a belief in the business. Knowledge of yoga is not necessary and business experience is helpful, however our support team will ensure you receive a thorough training and send you off with all the tools for the success and growth of your business.

We are looking for organised, confident, warm and friendly people who want to run their own business. They must enjoy the challenge and be committed to building a strong successful enterprise. They must also enjoy working to deadlines and staying focused on the exciting opportunities that this business can offer them. As well as the initial start up cost you must be able to supply evidence that you have enough money available to support your business during its first year.