Business
Please quote reference B08023
CoGoGo is delighted to present Footlights Middleton to the market, a highly esteemed and well-established Stage School located in and around Middleton.
Our client initially joined the business as a franchisee in 2019 and expanded to Middleton in 2023. Over the years, they have built an outstanding reputation, making this sale a reluctant and heartfelt decision due to family commitments.
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Footlights is a multi-award-winning theatre company founded in Manchester in 2005. They not only perform classic for school but also use drama as a vehicle for social change, delivering issue-based professional plays and related workshops to schools, colleges, institutions, and businesses. The company is committed to providing quality education that enhances the school curriculum and local services.
Footlights also supports professionals and businesses working with vulnerable groups, families, and the general public, helping them understand important themes explored through their work.
Advantages:
- Lond-standing Establishment: Over many years of successful operation.
- Dedicated Community: Loyal students and families committed to the long term.
- Strong Local Presence: Deep roots in the local community.
- Engaged Students: Many students attend multiple sessions, with older students at advanced levels.
- Expansive Potential: Chadderton, Blackley, Moston, and other affluent areas offer great opportunities.
- Supportive Environment: Senior students contribute as teaching assistants.
- Experienced Team: Backed by a knowledge and experienced team.
- Casting Agency: A casting agency is attached to the school.
- Early Training: Training for children as young as 3 years old.
How It All Works:
The busiest session at Footlights Middleton occurs every Saturday morning, where students aged 3 to 18 receive training in acting, singing, and dance from industry professionals. For the youngest participants (ages 3 to 6), a 90-minute session introduces the foundational principles of these disciplines. Older students (ages 7 and up) receive an hour each of acting, singing, and dance, grouped by age: F1 for ages 7-8, F2 for ages 9-10, and F3 ages 11 and up.
Each year, students have the chance to showcase their talents and progress in two shows. The main events, the Summer Show, allows students to perform on a professional stage, making it a highly popular and celebrated occasion.
Key Selling Points:
- Comprehensive Training: Acting, singing, and dance taught in one session.
- Support Network: Strong support from franchisors and fellow franchisees.
- Territory Ownership: You own the territory.
- Casting Agency: Access to a casting agency attached to the franchise.
- Production Discounts: Discounts on theatre hire in Media City for productions.
- Established Business: A well-established operation with excellent community links.
- Award-Winning: Part of an award-winning organisation.
Location
The business expands acorss Middleton.
Premises
Ground Floor theatre, drama, dance studios and canteen/reception.
Tenure
We are instruced to sell the business on a Leasehold basis with venue hire costs being in the region of £21,500 per annum.
Hours
The business trading hours are:
Saturday – 09:30am to 13:00pm
Staff
The business is run and managed by 4 members of staff.
We are also advised there are some freelance / self employed members of staff.
Financial Profile
Financial information can be made available upon request.
