Preparing Children For The Future

ComputerXplorers is a home-based, management franchise, delivering technology and computer-based classes to children from the ages of 3 to 13. This is done through classes in a number of different locations such as nursery schools, playgroups, schools, holiday clubs, after-school clubs and other community venues.

ComputerXplorers approch to technology education includes:

• use of age appropriate software, peripherals and cirriculum
• small classes which promote social interation and teacher attention
• weekly parent communication
• classes led by specially trained staff who have been checked with the Criminal Records Bureau
• fun, educational and engaging for children

The lessons are carefully designed, by ComputerXplorers' education professionals, to complement specially selected software and computer peripherals. All lesson plans and curriculum are available to franchise owners.

The Market

Proficiency in information and computing technology (ICT) has never been so important. Experts today place ICT at the heart of every child's education and development.

Familiarity with computers is essential to nurture the future digital generation, and by having fun with technology and computers from an early age, this encourages children to be confident - a great head-start in life. This is regularly endorsed by parents, head teachers and government ministers alike. The potential market in the UK is huge:

• More than 11 million children
• At least 34,000 nurseries and pre-school groups
• Over 24,000 primary schools
• Numerous after-school clubs and holiday schemes

The Package

The Computer Xplorers franchise package costs £29,500 and includes:

• Licence to Trade
• Marketing Launch Package
• Marketing Supplies and Website
• Laptop Computer
• Initial Software
• Training

There is an on-going Management Service Fee and Marketing Contribution, which is matched by ComputerXplorers Ltd. All costs are subject to VAT.

Training and Support

The partnership between franchise owner and franchisor is essential to the long-term success of the business. You need to be sure your franchisor is a business you can trust. In ComputerXplorers you can be sure you have made one of your best business decisions.

• The UK business is owned and run by one of the leading UK franchises (Recognition Express - Franchisor of the Year 2003) with a reputation as an ethical, market-leading business
• Over 20 years' experience in the US with more than 90 franchisees
• Recognised expert in children's computer education with a dedicated team of education professionals
• ComputerXplorers is staffed by a highly experienced team of franchising professionals with a long-standing track-record of success in the UK franchise industry

The extensive training program is split with one week in the UK and two weeks in Houston, USA. The marketing launch package includes a centralised appointment generation system, PR and a full range of marketing collateral.

Who's Ideal For Us?

As a ComputerXplorers franchise owner, you will need to be confident with technology and enthusiastic about its benefits, but you don't need to be an expert! You will be responsible for managing and marketing the business, and employ people to help deliver the classes for you. Our ideal franchise owner has a strong work ethic, is comfortable dealing with people and has a positive attitude for success. Although previous sales experience is not necessary, an aptitude for sales must exist as you will be marketing to and meeting with head teachers, nursery owners, holiday programme leaders.

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Case Studies

Diane Taylor
ComputerXplorers South Midlands

Why you chose to buy into a franchise?
Support without being stifling. Proven success (over 22 years in the US). Some elements of risk removed due to being a franchise rather than being out on your own - surveys show that 90%+ of franchises still trading after 2 years versus 20% of independent companies.

Why did you choose ComputerXplorers?
Utilising all my hats i.e. Manager and Mother. Many transferable skills from retail which are appropriate, also a sector that I can include my whole family in. Support structure without being stifling. Balance of lifestyle seeing more of my children and they can be involved in my work. New opportunity so, there is some ability to help mould the direction of the business eg. sharing of best practice.

What has been the response of customers (schools, parents, children)?
When they experience the classes they love it. Very few drop out from one term to the next.

Nicola Petty
ComputerXplorers Cotswolds

Why you chose to buy into a franchise?
I decided to buy a franchise business because of the many advantages - the business model has already been tested and proven, the time to get the business up and running is much quicker, there is great training and support, and also a network of fellow franchise owners sharing knowledge and experience.

Over the last two decades I have worked very long hours and in a number of locations. For a long time I have wanted to start my own business, achieve a much better work-life balance and to put down roots in a local community. I took advantage of the opportunity to take voluntary redundancy and decided that starting a franchise business would be ideal - whilst I have operational, people and financial management skills, I didn't have a specific idea or trade for a business.

Why did you choose ComputerXplorers?
After deciding to look at franchises, I attended a NatWest franchise seminar which showcased a variety of franchises across different industries. I had already decided that I wanted a home-based business and ComputerXplorers was ideal - not only was it home-based, but it sounded like an excellent franchise, relatively new to the UK but well established in the US.

ComputerXplorers was the only franchise I investigated further - I discovered that I would be joining at the latter stages of the pilot phase in the UK. I was also delighted to learn that there is no direct competition in the UK and was extremely reassured knowing that the franchise is run in the UK by Nigel Toplis, who has very significant knowledge and experience of the franchise industry, and who is supported by a great team.

All in all, I decided on a ComputerXplorers franchise because the product offering is superb and it has the benefit of having an excellent track record in the US, with the added advantage of being run in the UK by a team of very experienced franchise professionals.