How much does it cost?

WE’VE CHANGED WITH THE TIMES.

We are passionate about brand new starters to business.

We understand the financial constraints of starting out.

We’ve changed our package for 2024/2025.

It gives  you the opportunity to recuperate all your initial costs in the first year or even less.

Footlights’ ethos is developing young performers so why not develop new business owners too?

We now offer a range of financial options to help you get started.

Option 1 – The Quick Start

  • Franchise fee: ZERO
  • Marketing launch & training fee: £3995 plus VAT
  • Working capital:  Maximum £5,000
  • Monthly royalty fee: 20% for 3 years, reduced to 10% after 3 years (target dependent)
  • Monthly marketing fee: ZERO for the first 6 months then 1% after the first six months.

Option 2 – The Slow Burn

  • Franchise fee: £9255,00 plus VAT
  • Marketing launch & training fee: £3995 plus VAT
  • Working capital: Maximum £5,000
  • Monthly royalty fee: ZERO for the first six months, then 10% after the first six months.
  • Monthly marketing fee: ZERO for the first year – then 1% after the first year.

Other costs

You will need £2000 minimum to set up the first term –

rent/staffing/some basic equipment such as keyboard/speaker.

We pay your insurance as well as all your materials you will need to open and of course 100% support.

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