Franchising details
Company Overview
Established in 2004, Children Inspired by Yoga is recognised as the UK’s longest-running children’s yoga company. The brand delivers unique, multi-sensory, and creative yoga-inspired activity programmes designed specifically for children aged 0 to 11 years. Their curriculum is divided into three main programmes: Baby Bumpkin (0-2 years), Tatty Bumpkin (3-7 years), and Tatty Guroo (8-11 years), providing age-appropriate yoga experiences in schools, nurseries, and events.
Franchise Model and Market Presence
Operating under a hybrid franchise model, Children Inspired by Yoga offers both franchised and company-owned locations. The network includes more than 60 franchisees predominantly across the UK, with expansion into the Middle East and Channel Islands. The franchise targets a B2C market with activity classes, birthday parties, private sessions, and festival events.
Training and Franchisee Support
Franchisees receive extensive support and training, all delivered remotely via Zoom. The initial business training spans two full days covering sales, marketing, systems usage, and essential small business administration including HMRC and expense management. Franchisees also benefit from a mentor program, pairing them with established franchisees for ongoing guidance. Additionally, specific training for the three yoga programmes is provided, ensuring franchisees and their teachers are fully prepared through practical assessments and course work delivered digitally.
Franchise costs and details
Training and support
Comprehensive training is provided online via Zoom, including a two-day business training program covering sales, marketing, systems, and small business fundamentals. Franchisees receive training for teaching all three yoga programs through one-day remote sessions, coursework, and practical assessments. A mentoring program pairing new franchisees with experienced ones ensures ongoing support and guidance.
