The Franchise Opportunity

FAQs: Click on the question to go to the answer

I've never considered running my own business, is it hard?

I'm not a qualified teacher, does that matter?

What will I get from MagiKats Ltd?

How flexible is the structure of the Tuition Centre? I'm not sure a large centre would work in my area.

How much does a MagiKats Franchise cost, and how much could I earn?

Can my kids do MagiKats too?

What about the competition?

Will you open up another MagiKats centre in competition to mine?

I've never considered running my own business, is it hard?

A MagiKats Franchise is one of the simplest forms of business to operate. Every MagiKats Franchisee registers as a sole trader, which requires only the most simple of accounting procedures. Tutors are employees; however making returns is now all done online and, as they only work limited hours, is also very simple. You do not, for example, need to offer a pension scheme. We offer all the advice and support that we can to help you understand how everything works - we have all been there! However, we do recommend that you take independent advice from a solicitor and accountant before committing to a new venture. [back]

I'm not a qualified teacher, does that matter?

You do not have to be a qualified teacher to run a MagiKats centre. Your skills level in Maths and English should be at the equivalent of A Level standard. It is a very unusual person who is capable and comfortable teaching across all the levels offered at MagiKats (pre-school to post GCSE), so you will probably want to find tutors to work with you. You should consider how you will find tutors to work for you who are capable of teaching the appropriate materials . It is normal for an established centre to have a different tutor for different age groups. The MagiKats Principal (Franchisee) will not necessarily teach. All staff MUST be CRB checked, including yourself as Franchisee. [back]

What will I get from MagiKats Ltd?

You will get all the training and support that you need to start up and run a successful Tuition Centre. We will provide you with the software system that contains all the MagiKats Program and Worksheets. We will give you encouragement and advice every step of the way, in a practical and ethical way. After all, the reputation of MagiKats Ltd is based on the reputation of its Franchisees - and that could be you! [back]

How flexible is the structure of the Tuition Centre? I'm not sure a large centre would work in my area.

Tuition Centres can be structured to work both within the local community and also to suit the individual operating them. In some areas this will lead to large numbers of students concentrated around one location. However, the small group approach means that it can work equally as successfully by operating small workshops in many different locations. Most MagiKats Franchisees hire space in libraries, community centres etc. and this works well for them. A couple of Franchisees have leased or purchased permanent premises. We will also consider any suggestions for a new approach, if it proves sensible for a particular area. There are even rumours that someone is looking into buying a bus, and taking MagiKats to their students! [back]

How much does a MagiKats Franchise cost, and how much could I earn?

The costs involved in setting up a MagiKats franchise vary, depending on the decisions that you make around how to structure your business. All MagiKats Franchisees are sole traders, but some may decide to manage and employ staff, others may decide to do most of the teaching themselves. It should be possible to work part time and earn an income of around £16,000 per annum. For someone who wants to operate MagiKats on a full time basis, the sky's the limit! We do not require MagiKats Franchisees to give up other forms of work immediately, provided they are putting in the effort to grow and maintain their centre. We recommend that most Franchisees should be prepared to give up other work as their centre grows. [back]

Can my kids do MagiKats too?

Of course! However, you should not anticipate your own children being at every workshop; they will quickly become bored and disruptive. [back]

What about the competition?

MagiKats is fairly new into the market, and it is fair to say that there are competitors out there who have been established longer. However, longer is not necessarily better, and the MagiKats approach is unique. We consider ourselves to be a cheaper alternative to a private tutor, not in competition with the other after school schemes. As a MagiKats Franchisee, you have the opportunity to be the trail blazer in your area and, if you want to really go for it, you can take more than one territory (once established) and build your MagiKats business into a valuable asset! [back]

Will you open up another MagiKats centre in competition to mine?

NO! It is in no-one's interest to develop in-fighting. Your MagiKats territory is one postal district (e.g. NW1) and this is guaranteed indefinitely (subject to some conditions). Before opening another MagiKats centre in an adjacent postal district, we will always consult with you as the existing Franchisee for the area (and listen to what you have to say). [back]