SPORT AND FITNESS

Research has demonstrated many physical and psychological benefits of exercise including reduced risks of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, cancer and obesity as well as psychological disturbances such as depression, anxiety and stress disorders. Researchers generally agree that exercise provides many benefits for both physical and mental health.

Bupa report that with about a third of all children in England aged between two and 15 now classed as being overweight or obese, it’s more important than ever to get children active. Physical activity in childhood has a number of benefits including healthy growth and development. It helps children maintain a healthy weight and gives them an opportunity to interact with other people and make friends. Activities that put stress on children’s bones, including jumping and skipping, can help protect against osteoporosis in later life and develop strong, healthy bones.

Social impact can be increased by offering subsidised places/membership to certain 'at risk' groups.

List of franchise options:

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BRITISH FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION

In 1977, the major franchise companies in the UK decided to set up their own association. The British Franchise Association (bfa), was formed to act in the interests of the industry as a whole in assessing and accrediting franchising companies as those which meet its criteria for the structure of the franchise business, the terms of the contract between franchisor and franchisee, the testing of the system and its success as a franchise.

On this site, we only feature franchisors who are either:

Full Members of the bfa
Full Members are established franchised businesses with a proven trading and franchising record. They are prepared to have their reputation examined by the bfa, and have an established network of franchisees.

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Associate Members of the bfa
Associate Members have proven their ability to launch and support at least one franchised outlet for 12 months and are now in the business of building their network. There will be few franchisees whose experience you can research and a short period of time over which the business has been tested.

ANYTIME FITNESS

24/7 Fitness Clubs with state-of-the-art equipment and members have access to any other club. Anytime Fitness is aimed at customers looking for convenience and affordability yet wanting good equipment and an excellent environment.

ENERGIE FITNESS

Fitness clubs with tailored personal workouts to achieve guaranteed results in weeks. Energie cares about providing the community with a club that delivers results to members of all shapes, ages and sizes.

LITTLE KICKERS

Using football to give children from 18 months - 7 years, confidence, co-ordination, control and sense of camaraderie. Little Kickers teaches fundamental football techniques and elementary life skills in a group play environment.

PREMIER SPORT

Delivering sport and physical activity sessions in and out of school to inspire children to live a healthy, fit and fun life. It's the UK's largest children's coaching company of its kind, delivering more than 20,000 activity sessions per month.

SPORTS XTRA - COACH

Providing Opportunities For Young People. Coaching - this is somewhat different than a 'franchise'. It gives you flexibility that suits you and no fixed-term contract length and still benefit from support from Sports Xtra.

SPORTS XTRA - FRANCHISE

Providing Opportunities For Young People. Sports Xtra is a leading children's physical activity provider that focuses on giving every child the genuine opportunity to enjoy a positive experience through physical activity.

TATTY BUMPKIN

Yoga-inspired fun classes for babies and children which help develop flexibility, enhances creativity, aids development and promotes wellbeing.

THE LITTLE GYM

Using gymnastics with children aged 4 months to 12 years to have fun, take on new challenges, increase self-confidence and self-esteem. The programmes are designed to introduce a child to physical activity in a fun and nurturing environment.

TUMBLE TOTS

Developing children's physical and social skills, and positive personality traits within a loving and caring environment. Tumble Tots is a structured, active physical play programme for children from 6 months to 7 years.