The term 'franchising' has been used to describe many different forms of business relationships, including licensing, distributor and agency arrangements. The more popular use of the term has arisen from the development of what is called 'business format franchising.'
Business format franchising is the granting of a license by the franchisor to another the franchisee, which entitles the franchisee to trade under the trade mark/trade name of the franchisor and to make use of an entire package, comprising all the elements necessary to establish a previously untrained person in the business and to run it with continual assistance on a predetermined basis.

The principle is simple - some companies choose to grow, not by developing in the conventional way, but by granting a license to others to sell their product or service
Imagine owning a business that develops our most important people – children! A business that doesn’t wear you down each day, but instead rewards you. A business where you students come back to you years later and thank you for the positive impact you had on their lives.

Who is in Control?

Each business outlet is owned and operated by the franchisee. However, the franchisor retains control over the way in which services are marketed and sold, and controls the quality and standards of the business.

What are the Cost Implications?

The franchisor will receive an initial fee from the franchisee, payable at the outset, together with on-going management service fees - usually based on a percentage of annual turnover or mark-ups on supplies. In return, the franchisor has an obligation to support the franchise network, notably with training, product development, advertising, promotional activities and with a specialist range of management services.

Chesterfield offers the following Education Franchises on After School Tuition Centers and Child Care Nursery: