Children Franchises
Didi Rugby
Our didi rugby franchisees are a family of passionate and driven, business owners, who have the commitment to…
Minimum Investment: £995
How Much Does a Children Franchise Cost?
Typical minimum investment around £9,995 — ranging from £995 to £400,000 across 116 UK children opportunities.
From
£995
minimum investment
Typical
£9,995
median across 116 brands
Up to
£400,000
established models
Choice
116
opportunities
Cheapest Children franchises
Children Franchises
Language for Fun
Lovely, lively language lessons for adults!
Minimum Investment: £1,800
Education Franchises
Spaghetti Maths
Own a Spaghetti Maths franchise and use engaging math activities to motivate and teach young people.
Minimum Investment: £2,000
Children Franchises
Little Crumpets
Little Crumpets is a home based business model that has been proven to be a successful career for…
Minimum Investment: £2,200
Children Franchises
Tiny Toes Ballet
Discover the magical and creative world of children's ballet classes. Our UK-wide award-winning preschool children's ballet classes involve…
Minimum Investment: £2,995
Children Franchises
Mess Around
Our clubs, events and workshops, run by our wonderful, dedicated franchise leaders throughout the UK, are multi-sensory, larger-than-life,…
Minimum Investment: £3,000
Children Franchises
Rugrats Rugby
Start your own Rugrats Rugby sports coaching business, running classes for our non-contact rugby play programme for children…
Minimum Investment: £3,995
Children Franchises
Tots Play
We've been bringing fun and learning to families since 2009 so you can feel confident that you’re in…
Minimum Investment: £3,995
Children Franchises
Footlights Theatre School & Academy
Run a part-time performing arts school training children in drama, dance and singing.
Minimum Investment: £3,995
Children Franchises
Rubba-Bubba
Rubba-Bubba provide small, safe, and personal classes right across the UK where parents and their little ones can…
Minimum Investment: £3,996
Business Opportunities
LearnyKids
So, if you’ve dreamt of being your own boss whilst doing what you love and want to impact…
Minimum Investment: £4,000
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Want a Children franchise that fits your budget?
Take the franchise finderWhat goes into the cost of a children franchise?
The headline figure is the minimum investment — the realistic total you need to get up and running. It is usually made up of several parts:
- Franchise fee — a one-off licence fee paid to the franchisor for the brand, training and the right to operate. It is only part of the total cost.
- Set-up & equipment — vehicles, tools, stock, fit-out, technology or a unit — whatever the model needs to start trading.
- Working capital — money to cover the first few months of running costs before the business is cash-flow positive.
Across the children opportunities listed on FindMyFranchise, the minimum investment starts from £995, with a typical figure around £9,995 and the most established models reaching about £400,000.
Ongoing fees are separate from the start-up cost — most franchises charge a management service fee (royalty) on turnover and sometimes a marketing levy. Always check the figures in the franchise prospectus before committing.
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Under £5,00079 opportunitiesUnder £10,000206 opportunitiesUnder £15,000295 opportunitiesUnder £25,000428 opportunitiesUnder £50,000540 opportunitiesUnder £100,000619 opportunities
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a children franchise cost?
Children franchises on FindMyFranchise need a minimum investment from £995, with a typical figure around £9,995 and up to £400,000 for the most established brands. The franchise fee is only part of this — the total also covers set-up, equipment and working capital.
What is the cheapest children franchise?
The lowest-investment children franchise currently listed is Didi Rugby, from £995. Browse the full list below, ordered cheapest first.
What's included in the franchise cost?
The minimum investment typically covers the one-off franchise (licence) fee, the equipment or set-up needed to start trading, and working capital for the first few months. Ongoing management service fees (royalties) and marketing levies are charged separately on turnover.
