franchising

Leaving teaching doesn’t mean leaving behind everything you value. For many teachers, the idea of running a business is appealing, but the risk, isolation, and steep learning curve of starting from scratch can feel overwhelming. That’s where franchising comes in, and why travel franchising in particular has become an increasingly popular route for educators looking […]

Once I’d decided that I wanted to leave formal teaching, franchising felt like the natural next step. I explored the options available, and MagiKats stood out clearly as the best fit, both for its ethos and values, and for the level of support and materials it offered. I feel it has the best educational model on the market as it’s consistent with the National Curriculum and the people behind the business have a background in education themselves.

Founded by a former music teacher, Rhythm Time provides a well-established curriculum, national branding, training, and ongoing support, ideal for those wanting to run their own business without starting from scratch.

“I’m not ready to leave teaching… but I do want more freedom, options, and something that’s mine.”

That’s exactly why we ran our recent webinar: Side Hustles with Heart – How to Franchise Part-Time as a Teacher. We brought together a panel of franchisors who were either teachers themselves or work closely with teachers, to answer one core question:

Can you build a meaningful franchise around your life, without walking away from the classroom overnight?

We all know that teaching is more than a profession; it’s a calling to shape minds and inspire futures. Yet, many educators find themselves yearning for avenues to extend their influence beyond traditional classroom walls. Educational franchising emerges as a compelling pathway, allowing teachers to leverage their skills to foster community growth and student development. […]

GoCruise & Travel recently hosted their top achievers business stars of the future, onboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2. The four-night Top Achievers cruise between Southampton and Hamburg.

Running a successful music school isn’t just about teaching—it’s about smart marketing, effective communication with parents, structured lesson plans, and scalable growth strategies. We provide all of this, refined and tested at our founding location, so you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

The new mentoring programme includes a year of dedicated support, guidance and coaching for new members in a variety of skills to enable them to build a successful business. Experienced franchisees will offer one-to-one sessions, meetings and events to help broaden their knowledge with the reassurance of having a mentor on hand to discuss ideas and ask questions. 

My route into teaching started with teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) which I did for several years in Colombia and Spain with a few bouts of travelling squeezed in – these were my nomadic years! When I felt I was ready to settle back in the UK, I decided I would train as a primary school teacher. my final year in teaching was spent teaching in a SEN school.

Fast forward 3 years, I had given birth to my second child and life had massively changed for our family. I was Head of Humanities in a secondary school for 14 years and, while I loved my job, it really didn’t work for our family anymore. I wanted a change, so I revisited the idea of running my own baby and toddler classes.

By running your own tutoring business, you can certainly keep your hand in with teaching. You’ll still very much be playing a part in making a difference in young people’s lives through education, but how hands-on you are is your choice. The important thing is that you can use all your gained experience to help run your own successful business

Hearing Maggie speak and reflect on wonderful ‘moments’ from her sessions within care homes was just beautiful. It was also good to understand that the sessions are carefully thought through and designed to help explore a range of physical and mental skills.

The Journey from Franchisee to Entrepreneurial Triumph In the realm of entrepreneurship, franchises offer a proven business model, training, & ongoing assistance, franchises have empowered countless individuals to achieve remarkable success. We explore some of the most inspiring franchise success stories from some recognised brands, highlighting the journeys of franchisees who have turned their ventures into thriving enterprises.

Katie chats with Tessa Hawes Founder of MiniMe Mindfulness to find out about how the idea for the business started as a practical solution for a global pandemic and how Tessa’s 8-year-old son was instrumental in the early days via a Facebook group.
Tessa discusses her franchise model and her ability to support you via with flexible approach to suit your lifestyle and the potential to earn a great income.

After realising the lack of flexibility of working in education was impacting her family life, Sarah wanted to turn her love for planning holidays into a new business venture with a franchise she could trust. Find out how Travel Counsellors helped make her dreams a reality.

There are so many important skills that I developed during my years of teaching which have gone on to support me with building my franchise business. I find myself meeting people, visiting new settings and communicating with a variety of age groups. It’s such a wonderful part of the job and I believe the communication skills developed from teaching have really supported me with this.

How do you grow a client base when all you have ever known is teaching?

Building and growing a client base is crucial for the success of any franchise. Franchisors play a crucial role in supporting you and this is pivotal to their success and, by extension, the overall brand.

If you’re looking to get out of teaching, Emma’s story could be just the inspiration you need to embark on a new chapter. Emma transitioned from the classroom to being her own boss, read about how much her life has changed for the better since making the switch.

Making the jump from a guaranteed wage in teaching to working for yourself is scary and you do need to have a bit of a financial safety net to help you through the first months of building your business up but teaching has prepared you with so many skills. 

If you are seriously thinking about running your own business or starting a franchise after teaching you need to do your research. Find out about the realities of these options, and talk to people who have swapped teaching to run their own business or franchise.

I’ve always wanted to own my own business and being part of a franchise, literally buying a business in a box provided me with the support from head office to succeed. I’ve only been in the franchise for 12 months and already I can see the potential growth my business financially and be able to work around my family working half my teaching hours!

When you’re used to the buzz of a classroom, the prospect of working from home as a self-employed franchisee can be daunting. However, here at Travel Counsellors, you won’t ever feel alone, or like you’re missing out on those important personal interactions.

Lucy Martin knows all about what makes a great franchisee. The former high school French teacher is one of the highest earners at Language for Fun, having taken the leap to self-employment six years ago.

We have heard many success stories from teachers who left the classroom to become franchisees. We asked some of our franchisors what their opinion was about teachers leaving teaching to work for them. The Outdoors Project, Magic Link Handwriting and Nature Makers have shared their thoughts.