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Rosemary Conley | Women in franchising | Recommended female franchises
There are in excess of 175 franchisees running 2,000 Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitnes classes each week throughout the UK. Membership levels exceed 80,000. This highly regarded company has won no less than four awards from the British Franchise Association (BFA) including the coveted BFA Franchisor of the Year twice. Lindsey Peters is delighted with her franchise and says, "Now I've taken the step, I wish I'd become a franchisee sooner. To have a job that you look forward to every single day is just great. The franchise has given me more security, the ability to put my daughter through university and I've just bought a beautiful new car. I absolutely love what I do!". Rosemary Conley has been a leading ambassador of women in franchising. Read more about this fantastic franchise opportunity!
Little Impressions | Women in franchising | Recommended female franchises
“Our unique franchise proposition, which is aimed predominately at women, offers a low entry point and a very real opportunity to grow a successful business that fits into your life.” says Tony Franks, co-founder of Little Impressions Ltd. Little Impressions, is the home based memorabilia business creating unique plaster cast impressions of babies’ and infants’ hands and feet. It is a low volume, high margin busines. “It is without doubt one of the most flexible home based, businesses on the market, with a low volume high margin product that is very high quality and backed by high profile retail partners such as Harrods, Selfridges and Debenhams.”
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Jo Jingles | Women in franchising | Recommended female franchises
Typically, Jo Jingles franchisees have experience of very young children and may have dealt with the pressures of “juggling” a career and home. Applicants don't need any musical training, but ideally should have a good singing voice, a musical background, and a genuine interest in music. They should be bright, energetic, have endless patience, be well organised and have good presentation skills. Above all they need to relate to small children and take pride in being involved in the entertainment and education of pre-school children. A business/sales or marketing background is useful. Jo Jingles franchisees include an ex-nurses, a nursery supervisor, an OFSTED Inspector for nurseries, semi-professional singers, dance teachers, a City solicitor, an MBA qualified IT Consultant, college lecturers & a number of ex-school teachers. Jo Jingles appeals to a wide variety of people!
Yogabugs | Women in franchising | Recommended female franchises
YogaBugs Ltd co-founders, savvy businesswomen and mums, Lara Goodbody and Fenella Lindsell wanted to build a successful company without losing sight of the work / life balance. Thus YogaBugs was incorporated in 2004 and the franchise business launched in September 2007. “Being our own boss seemed to be the only way we could take control of our careers and our income and feel mentally stretched in setting up and running a business. And as mothers of a combined number of five children ourselves, Nell and I knew that we had to develop the business in a way that it would support family-friendly working whilst reaping a realistic income for us and those who worked with us,” Lara explains.
FitKid | Women in franchising | Recommended female franchises
The FitKid franchise provides fun fitness classes and parties for Children to encourage them to lead a healthy lifestyle and get active. The FitKid franchise was developed by Nicky Kay (Managing Director) who is also mum to Ellie and Lauren, so fully understands juggling” a career, the kids, a home and don’t forget the hubby !!!!! “ Since having her daughters Nicky’s passion has only increased to create a fun opportunity for all children to get active together and enjoy the benefits of exercise using fun play equipment. FitKid's franchise template offers 35 classes a week to children in the Dorset area and to enable us to encourage more children to get active, we need your help! Click here for more information on the FitKid franchise opportunity!
Auditel | Women in franchising | Recommended female franchises
There is a huge opportunity to invest in an Auditel franchise at this time – especially as more than one in five of our franchisees are currently earning in excess of £100k!”Gillian Gibbon, who joined in 2003, says: “ I spent about six months investigating the idea of setting up my own business. I was a telecoms executive and it was important to my family for me to continue to earn a good income. Now that I’m through the initial stages I’m enjoying the business. I have just about replaced my salary. I don’t have to attend boring internal meetings, or commute to work. There are no bosses or office politics.” Last year, to reward her success in the network, Gillian was chosen as Auditel Franchisee of the Year. Click here for more information on the Auditel franchise opportunity!
Network Health & Social Care | Women in franchising | Recommended female franchises
The healthcare sector is female dominated, except when you get to management/ownership levels. Network Health & Social Care is one of the niche recruitment business models offered through Network Brand Partnerships. Debbie Smith Managing Director at Network Brand Partnerships is working to change this. Debbie is flying the flag for ethical franchising and keen to get more women owning and running their own recruitment businesses. “We are looking for partners (franchisees) to start their own niche heathcare recruitment business. We offer an incredible package including industry leading support systems, training and a unique debt factoring service where we pay 100% of your previous months invoices on the 14th every month, that means guaranteed cashflow!”, comments Debbie. As well as women we are also looking for couples to run their own Network Health & Social Care business together. Read more about the Network Health & Social Care here!
CNA International | Women in franchising | Recommended female franchises
The recruitment industry is female dominated, except when you get to management/ownership levels. CNA International is the executive search niche recruitment business model offered through Network Brand Partnerships. Debbie Smith Managing Director at Network Brand Partnerships is working to change this. Debbie is flying the flag for ethical franchising and keen to get more women owning and running their own recruitment businesses. “We are looking for partners (franchisees) to start their own niche recruitment business. We offer an incredible package including industry leading support systems, training and a unique debt factoring service where we pay 100% of your previous months invoices on the 14th every month, that means guaranteed cashflow!”, comments Debbie. For women seeking a better work life balance you can operate your CNA business from home. Read more about the CNA International franchise opportunity here!
Raring2go | Women in franchising | Recommended female franchises
Raring2go! is a family friendly franchising opportunity that allows you to work the hours you choose with the potential to earn up to £25,000 in your first year. Established in 2006 by one of the country’s top entrepreneurs, Raring2go! has already got a network of over 80 franchisees across the UK. It’s a quarterly magazine and a national website both with strong, child-friendly branding. Run by local mums, the magazines provide loads of great local information on things to do and places to go with children aged 0-11. Run by an awarding winning franchise company, becoming part of the Raring2go! network provides you with an outstanding support package, which includes full training on publishing, selling, time-management and PR, and a dedicated Franchise Development Manager to help you grow your business.
Creation Station | Women in franchising | Recommended female franchises
Finding a stimulating & rewarding career that still gives you time at home seemed like a distant dream when Sarah Cressall had her 3 boys (under 3½ years old). With a frustrating 2 year period not being able to walk, Sarah was determined to turn her dream into a financially rewarding reality. Within 3 years, Sarah established the Creation Station to inspire children’s imaginations through art and craft sessions - that they can enjoy with their parents. Now Sarah tailors her business around the school run and the boys’ school activities. “I made it as easy as possible to run and can now support other mums wanting to run their own franchise and achieve a great work life: balance". Get more information on becoming a Creation Station franchisee here!
Maid2Clean | Women in franchising | Recommended female franchises
Elaine Hanrahan set up a domestic services management franchise called Maid2Clean just after the birth of her first baby. After working at Boots for 14 years as a No 7 consultant, she took the pluge and set up the cleaning operation in 1993. "Maid2Clean came about after I recognised a gap in the market. I would not have been able to afford the cost of a traditional cleaning company. It needed to be more affordable to most domestic householders. I examined the model of other cleaning companies and decided to improve on existing models whilst providing the service at a lower cost, eventually coming up with Maid2Clean. My own agency covers South Manchester and Cheshire and provides work for hundreds of domestic cleaners throughout Cheshire and Greater Manchester." says Elaine Hanrahan.
