Franchise Article

GREENTHUMB
Greenthumb is Britain’s largest lawn-care franchise with 175 franchise branches nationwide treating a lawn every 6 seconds somewhere in the UK.  Pioneers of their special “No Scorch Technology” fertilizers, they provide a four-treatment system that can be capped off with two “optional lawn beneficials” to make a lawn as beautiful as it’s ever been.  Professionals and clientele agree that Greenthumb’s Nutragreen range of lawn treatments is one of the best, hands down; there seem to be no end of people who have used their services and proclaim it “the best decision I ever made.”  And the benefits to customers don’t overshadow the perks for franchisees.  The impressive and easy start-up package for new partners to the business comes complete with an initial training course to give anyone the green thumb necessary to quickly join in the financial success.

FIT KID
A different kind of business opportunity, Fit Kid provides fitness classes for kids 18-months- to 16-years-old.  Unlike most fitness franchises however, franchisees with this company do not need their own premises in order to get their businesses off the ground; in fact, they never need their own facilities because, by design, Fit Kid brings classes to kids and their families at public community locations.  Couple that financial simplicity with exclusive sales territory, training qualification, comprehensive starting pack, and ongoing support for new partners, and Fit Kid is clearly a good option for the child-minded franchisee.

THE LITTLE GYM
The motto of this franchise opportunity is simple and straightforward: “motor skill development made fun.”   Core to the model is the building a child physically, mentally, personally, and socially through physical activity.  And as the children develop, so does the franchisee, thanks to the complete and ongoing involvement of the greater The Little Gym community, particularly through provided manuals and videos that make access to The Little Gym practices and answers always accessible.  This company is a great bounding point for kids and new business owners alike.

ROSEMARY CONLEY DIET AND FITNESS CLUBS
If you’re looking to start a fitness franchise, this two-time British Franchise Association's Franchisor of the Year is a huge opportunity; run your own business while having the name and practical support of one of the most respected businesses in the UK.  Joining Rosemary Conley puts you in line with 180 other locations serving 80,000 membes in 2000 classes per week across the UK that provide both dietary training and exercise.  Aside from reaping financial rewards, jumping on this franchise opportunity grants partners the freedom to make their own schedule, benefit from the fitness training and diet program themselves.

LEAPS AND BOUNDS 
For those who love 2-5 year-olds and don’t mind making money, Leaps and Bounds is quite the business opportunity.  Experience working with children isn’t necessary, but enjoyment of it is.  The Leaps and Bounds physical play program is brought right into the nursery/pre-school setting to give kids fun exercise and teach parents how to do the same in their own homes.  Each activity is specifically attached to a national curriculum objective, making it a well integrated, one of many reasons that this profitable business received a prestigious Kitemark by the Professional Development Board for Physical Education.