The franchising sector in the UK generates almost £14 billion annually. According to the Office of National Statistics, Natwest Franchise Survey and British Franchise Association, opening a franchise is by far the safest way to start a new business.

You see, with a franchise you get an established reputation, training and a wealth of marketing and field support from your franchise home office. This could be why franchising in the UK grew up 20% from 2008-2013, a time when most of the country was suffering under the recession.

The franchising sector is also becoming an important jobs provider, having grown 46% to more than 560,000. Approximately 90% of franchises report profits each year with only about 5% failing.

One of the areas experiencing exceptional growth in the UK is that of education franchises. As the competition for spaces in good universities increases, and the job markets become more competitive, more and more parents are turning to tutoring franchises to help their children to compete.

When you buy a Tutor Doctor franchise, you are in business for yourself, but not by yourself as you are able to draw on the reliable business models, branding and economies of scale that have been established by the franchise.

Franchises are a wonderful opportunity for women, young professionals, and those who wish to ditch their office jobs. Education franchises are often run by teachers, but actually, an education background is not required to make a go of it. At Tutor doctor, 83% of our franchisees come from a non-education background.

With the training, marketing savvy and support that a Tutor Doctor franchise offers the entrepreneur, people with all levels of experience and expertise can look forward to a profitable tutoring business, flexible lifestyle and rewards for their hard work.