The Soundsteps Music School concept was founded in Croydon in 1991 by Nigel Blyth, a graduate of the Guildhall School Of Music and Drama, and a professional concert pianist, keyboard player and teacher. Since the school was founded over 14,000 children have learnt to play the keyboard/piano by experiencing the benefits of our unique methods, and there is an ever-increasing demand for children to learn through Soundsteps dynamic and fun approach.
The Soundsteps methods and systems have a proven track record, with their founding school in South London currently teaching over 600 pupils each week. Their franchise in West London has over 500 pupils after just two years of trading, and new franchises are launching each term. As a Soundsteps franchisee you would get the benefit of all this experience.
Franchising Tips and Facts
Soundsteps Music School franchises offer the franchisee a license or right to sell its goods or services and/or use its business techniques. The franchisees usually pay an initial fee to acquire this right, and thereafter pay a percentage of their gross sales to the franchisor throughout the term of their franchise contract. In return for these payments, Soundsteps Music School franchisees gain priveleges, including the right to sell a proven and recognized product or service, to use the franchisor's business practices, and to receive initial training and ongoing support.
In addition to the initial investment required for a Soundsteps Music School Franchise, you will also need money to sustain yourself, and the business, until it becomes cash positive. Remember, too, that projections may not be accurate. Market conditions can change and if it takes longer than originally anticipated for the new business to reach breakeven, you'd should have some emergency funds set aside, or it could mean the demise of an inherently sound business.
Investigate earnings claims. If a franchisor makes earnings claims, they are required to have in writing the facts upon which those estimates are based. A seller must tell you the number and percentage of owners that have actually met the claimed profit margins. Beware of broad and unsubstantiated claims.
When considering a Soundsteps Music School franchise, try to understand why they are offering you the business in the first place. Very often, franchising is an extremely quick low-risk method of expanding a successful business across the world. As a franchisee, you take on the majority of financial risk. In return the franchisor is offering a successful business formula that has been proven to work. But before you go ahead, ask yourself whether the support, training, stock, experience and brand name justifies the investment asked.
Please Note: Soundsteps Music School, and other franchise opportunities, business opportunities,
businesses and franchises for sale on this web site are not to be
considered as an "offering," suggestion or approval by
ActiveFranchising.com. As always, we recommends seeking the advice of a lawyer, financial consultant or
accountant before purchasing a franchise or business opportunity.
