FAQ's
Franchisee Job Description
What does a Razzamataz franchisee (the owner of the business) do?
As a Razzamataz Franchisee you will be the Principal of a vibrant, fresh and funky theatre school. You will run classes for children aged 4-18 in singing, dance and drama and be engaged in all the varied activities of successfully managing your school.
Activities involve marketing your schools, recruiting teachers, dealing with customers, and maintaining your accounts. All areas of running the business are supported by our simple, effective systems and Head Office or your Support Team member are only ever a phone call or email away to offer advice and guidance.
Experience
Do I need performing arts experience?
No. It is possible to run a thriving business without experience in performing arts. We do look for candidates with enthusiasm and interest in performing arts but experience is not necessary.
What experience do I need to run the franchise?
Franchisees need to be business minded, motivated and well organised.
Can I teach classes myself?
As Principal of the school your role will be to manage and facilitate classes for children, which will not enable you to teach on a regular basis. There will be opportunities for you to cover classes (if you are suitably qualified) and get really involved in the exciting curriculum during the term as Principal if that is an area you are particularly interested in.
Schools
What is my territory?
Your territory is your exclusive area to run Razzamataz classes. All of your classes must run within your territory but you may advertise and draw students from outside of your territory.
Can I have more than one school?
Yes. Every territory is specifically mapped to succeed with least two full schools. Top performing Principals are encouraged to and indeed offered incentives to extend their territories with options to develop managed centres upon a strong foundation being created.
Can I have a manager look after my schools?
Successful franchisees are supported and encouraged to expand with possibilities for additional centres to become managed outlets.
Do I have to find my own venue?
Yes. We offer advice on the size of rooms, location and cost. You select potential venues and a member of our HO Support Team will guide you and approve sites. We also have the luxury of the Bannatyne Health Clubs as ready made venues with an excellent rental package already negotiated for you!
Finance
What would a franchisee expect to earn?
A franchisee earnings depends on the structure of their business and how hard they are prepared to work.
Will I have the opportunity to speak to existing franchise owners?
Yes, following your initial application you will be provided with details of current franchise owners to contact along with a password enabling you to ask all of the questions you need.
Can I get finance to fund the franchise?
Yes. Razzamataz have an exclusive finance offer available enabling franchisees to set up schools and develop a successful business with limited start-up funds.
Will I be able to sell my business in the future?
Yes. Razzamataz is a superb investment.
What is the length of term of the Franchise Agreement and is there an additional charge for renewal?
The initial agreement is for 5 years but this is renewable by you every 5 years for a small administration charge.
What is the Support Team?
The Support Team are regional franchisees with particular expertise is certain areas of the business. They are there to guide you, mentor you and support you when required during the set up of your business. "In business for yourself but not by yourself".
Why should I buy a franchise to set up a theatre school and why Razzamataz?
Razzamataz are market leaders with a proven track record of success and with various high profile partnerships such as The Bannatyne Group, Thomson & First Choice Holidays and Center Parcs, keeping us one step ahead of the competition!
What's the application process?
The next step is to contact head office and to attend a Discovery Den, or alternatively submit your application and if successful you will receive a one to one interview with one of our Directors.
Who are the Directors?
Denise Hutton-Gosney is the founder and Managing Director, Anna Ruddick is a partner and Mr Duncan Bannatyne is a shareholder and has an on-going & active interest in Razzamataz Theatre Schools development.
Testimonials
Having come from a professional performing background working in Londons west end in lead roles and on many touring productions Razzamataz seemed the next natural step to take at a time when I was thinking of giving up performing. It allowed me to pass on my skills I had learnt in the industry and finally have a reliable income. For the first year I had Razz I was also able to run a part time fitness and dance business cutting clients and classes as the Razz business grew. I had looked at buying another leading competitor having worked for them in various capacities for several years but the upbeat, personal and funky edge that Razz had won hands down. Honestly without question the best career move I have ever made!
Shelley Fitzgibbon
Principal of Razzamataz Wokingham & Woodley
"The franchisee training course was much more informative than I ever imagined. The information and material was presented in a way that was extremely comprehensive and all questions I had at the beginning of the week were more than answered by midday Saturday!"
Hayley Limpkin, Medway Razz launched September 2010