Franchising details
Business Model and Services Offered
Onside Coaching operates a home-based franchise model centered around children’s sports coaching, holiday childcare, and community engagement programs specifically designed for primary schools. The franchise encompasses three business areas: school provision, holiday childcare, and community work, including activities such as Forest School, Sport, and Dance. Each franchisee runs their own territory delivering outstanding, fun, engaging sessions to children while leveraging a bespoke booking software to streamline operational administration.
Franchisees act as Operating Directors who actively engage in daily operations, including delivering coaching sessions, recruiting and training staff, managing client relationships, and promoting courses via social media. Franchisees benefit from guaranteed initial monthly income during their first four months, access to a dedicated franchise manager for guidance, and support from an in-house graphic designer to assist with marketing campaigns and materials.##### Training and Support Structure
New franchise owners undergo an intensive four-week initial training period that combines theoretical learning and shadowing senior coaches within the central team to fully understand the operational standards. Franchisees have access to over 60 child protection and safeguarding courses—such as first aid, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training, mental health first aid, GDPR, and health and safety—that can be completed online at their convenience.
Ongoing support encompasses weekly network meetings to discuss performance, termly meetings for planning and review, and annual financial and growth sessions involving directors. Termly franchise network meetings also provide focused training like social media, sales, or recruitment workshops. The franchise manager remains available to assist with any challenges related to operations or marketing.##### Growth and Development Prospects
Founded as a franchising company in 2019, Onside Coaching aims for nationwide expansion within five years, targeting territories across the North, East, West, and South of England. The franchise leverages over twenty years of successful central team operation experience, aiming to replicate this proven business model across multiple territories. They encourage innovation and the sharing of new ideas among franchisees to continuously enhance their offering.
By combining a proven curriculum, proprietary booking system, regulated compliance with Ofsted, and strong market positioning within the children’s activity and childcare sector, Onside Coaching is positioned for scalable growth while maintaining high standards.
Franchise costs and details
Training and support
Onside Coaching provides a comprehensive four-week initial training program involving theoretical modules and practical shadowing of experienced senior coaches. Franchisees gain access to over 60 mandatory safeguarding and child protection courses, including first aid, DSL, mental health first aid, health and safety, GDPR, and more. The franchise manager conducts weekly network meetings, termly strategy and planning sessions, and annual financial reviews. Additional termly training workshops cover social media, sales, and recruitment skills. Ongoing mentorship and support from the Franchise Manager and HQ are continuously available.
