Four Fun Franchises That Actually Make Work Enjoyable
Lily Sweeney, writer
Running a franchise can be hard work, just like any job. But in franchising, the options are many, and the flexibility is there. If you invest in one of these four fun franchises, you might find yourself able to truly enjoy your working day.
From entertainment to pets, there’s a sector in franchising to suit pretty much every passion. All it takes is a bit of research, and an honest assessment of your own skill-set. If you can do both of those things, you can find a fun franchise investment option that’s suited to you, and you can start having fun at work.
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Ever wondered how to have fun at work?
34% of UK workers admit to being unhappy in their current jobs [SME Loans]. Yes, that figure is less than 50%, but it’s still surprisingly high, given the fact that the average British person will work for 3,507 days over their lifetime [The Independent]. If you’re doing something that often, you want to enjoy it. You don’t want to be one of the unhappy 34%. As a franchisee, you have the freedom of choice. You can find a sector that really interests you and run with it. So why not do it?
4 franchises that make work fun
1. DIGI-SPORTS
DIGI-SPORTS is an event specialist, and the creator of an exclusive, interactive digital wall with several different exciting functions. Used by companies, local authorities, sports clubs and individual parties alike, the entertainment franchise’s product has wide appeal. The concept of the digital wall was created, designed and trademarked by Rémi Gilberton in 2015. Since then, DIGI-SPORTS has grown considerably, working with over 55 partners globally, including notable companies such as Renault, Peugeot, FIFA and UEFA.
- Becoming a DIGI-SPORTS franchisee: The ideal DIGI-SPORTS franchisee would be someone with strong commercial expertise and customer service skills, looking to enter the events industry.
- How much you need to invest: To become a DIGI-SPORTS franchisee, you’ll need to make a minimum investment of £9,000, with total investment costs of £16,000. No franchise fees are charged, and your expected revenue after two years is £100,000.
- What you get for your investment: In return for your investment, you’ll receive pre-service training (covering logistics and handling, entertaining customers, pricing and sales) and comprehensive support in the event of a question or query.
2. Popolo Ceramico
Founded in 2010, Popolo Ceramico specialises in capturing baby and child handprints and footprints in paint clay and plaster. The retail franchise also offers paw prints, pregnancy plaster casts, personalised ceramics and a variety of “paint your own” packages designed for parties, schools, clubs and more. Popolo has expanded substantially in ten years, and founder Christina Taylor-Chisholm is now proud to be providing franchise opportunities to other working mothers.
- Becoming a Popolo Ceramico franchisee: The ideal Popolo Ceramico franchisee would be hard-working, creative, organised, and invested in enjoying a good work-life balance (this is one of the company’s central values).
- How much you need to invest: To become a part of this fun franchise, you’ll need to make an initial investment of £7,995.
- What you get for your investment: In return for your investment, you’ll receive full training, a starter kit, and ongoing support. You’ll be given materials, stock and digital marketing resources, your own page on the website, access to the wholesale site, and social media set-up support.
3. Photography for Little People
Photography for Little People specialises in capturing beautiful, candid moments with newborns, infants, toddlers and the whole family. The photography franchise was founded in 2005 by mother and daughter team Jan Massey and Melanie Kemp, when they decided to combine two of their biggest passions: Children, and photography. Photography for Little People has grown so much since, and now has franchise units operational across the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore.
- Becoming a Photography for Little People franchisee: The ideal Photography for Little People franchisee would be someone who enjoys working with children and their parents, capturing beautiful moments. They would have real passion for the work.
- How much you need to invest: To become a franchisee with Photography for Little People, you’ll need to make a minimum investment of £16,995, with franchise fees of £12,000.
- What you get for your investment: In return for your investment, you’ll receive a complete franchisee package including equipment, ongoing support and training. You’ll be put through an initial training programme in photography and business, and given £5,000 worth of equipment (complete with cameras, lights, templates, samples and paraphernalia).
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4. Dogknows
Dogknows was one of the first London-based professional dog walking franchises to open its doors, back in 2011. The business stands out from the competition by staying ahead of the game, incorporating everyday dog training into all outings and offering tailored training programmes, too. When Bobs Broadbent founded Dogknows, she fulfilled her ambition to work with animals, and her thriving franchise is now actively recruiting new team members.
- Becoming a Dogknows franchisee: The ideal Dogknows franchisee would be reliable, enthusiastic, communicative and honest. They would be dedicated to the wellbeing of dogs, good at handling dogs, and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- How much you need to invest: To become a part of the Dogknows franchise network, you’ll need to make a minimum initial investment of £7,500, with total investment costs of £15,000. After two years, your expected revenue will be £25,000.
- What you get for your investment: In return for your investment, you’ll receive a 10-day training course, a programme of support and mentoring, and a start-up package (including your own web page, a three month localised Google Adwords campaign, social media set-up, templates for local advertising and press releases).
Become a franchisee with one of the top fun franchises in the UK
Combining profit with fun doesn’t have to be an impossible task. With the right franchising opportunity, anything’s possible. Find your perfect franchising fit by browsing Point Franchise’s UK franchise directory.
Lily Sweeney, writer