THE LITTLE GYM

bfa Associate Member

Serious Fun. Using gymnastics with children aged 4 months to 12 years to have fun, take on new challenges, increase self-confidence and self-esteem

The Little Gym® programmes are designed to introduce a child to physical activity in a fun and nurturing environment. The gymnastics based curriculum will help increase their flexibility, balance and coordination while also improving listening skills, attention span and the ability to follow instructions. The child will become more confident, more willing to take prudent risks, and be challenged in completely new ways. With each new achievement, self-confidence and self-esteem will increase.

Best of all, the child will take what they learn at The Little Gym® back home with them, into the playground and playing field, and into the classroom. Tried and tested skills that will give them a big headstart in life.

The Little Gym® has been developing children's motor skills for more than 30 years. In the mid-1970s, the concept was developed by founder, Robin Wes. Robin envisioned a nurturing place where children could grow - physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially. He didn’t believe that physical education should be taught in a competitive environment. Instead, he imagined an environment filled with the spirit to achieve instead of the pressure to win.

In 1992, franchising started in the USA and in 1999 in Europe. Since these early days, they have developed an expanded curriculum, with each class building on the lessons learned in the previous ones. Children learn step-by-step. In a safe, nurturing and non-competitive environment, they can progress at their own pace. Under the supervision of the trained instructors, they learn to take on new challenges, overcome their fears, and express themselves confidently. And they have fun doing it.




Basic Information:

Skills and knowledge required

Franchisees have enjoyed successful careers across a broad range of sectors from accountancy and law to teaching, banking, the army and IT; however, there are people who have joined us as instructors and gone on to become successful franchisees. A typical franchisee has a strong career track record and is looking for a new challenge. Something that will allow them to move away from the inflexibility and long hours of the corporate world, yet give the opportunity for continued professional success.

You should have a passion for working with people and children and evidence of strong transferable skills that you can apply to running your own business. You should want to become your own boss and be in control of your own destiny. You need to be prepared to work extremely hard.





Franchise fee

The Little Gym's franchise fee is £38,500 + VAT.

Total Investment: including leasehold improvements, is estimated to be between £110,000 - £308,000, depending on the specificities of a location. This includes initial equipment, exterior signage, interior furnishings, fit-out of location, working capital, etc.  

Customer website: http://www.thelittlegym.eu/uk-en

Franchisee website: http://www.thelittlegymfranchise.eu/

Contact information:

The Little Gym UK Office
Copthall Bridge House
Station Bridge
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 1SP

Contact details on website

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We've provided this information to raise awareness. We are not offering any professional advice or endorsements and we are not assuming any responsibility or liability for any actions of the above company. We cannot guarantee or assume liability for the accuracy or completeness of the information. We will not accept liability for any incidental, consequential, or indirect damages arising out of any transactions with the above company.

Basically. it is up to you to thoroughly investigate the company and its proposition and seek expert advice prior to making any investment decisions. Please do so!