The Willowbrae Academy franchise model has proven to be successful for entrepreneurs of various backgrounds. Even those without a background in early childhood education have been able to leverage the advantages of owning a franchise and achieve positive results with us.
While we look for certain characteristics and qualifications, the Willowbrae Academy franchise is available to an array of candidates who are looking for a childcare business that offers more growth potential compared to owning a daycare franchise.
Although our franchise owners come from diverse professional backgrounds, they all share a common goal to establish a new standard of excellence in delivering childcare that far surpasses what is available at a daycare or playschool franchise. Many bring a track record of strong leadership and financial management in an executive role, which sets them up well as a non-operational CEO for their Willowbrae Academy location.
Below are some of the prior roles and attributes that we have found to be most effective in helping our franchisees make the most of the advantages of owning a franchise with Willowbrae Academy:
These individuals are typically confident in their decision-making and leadership roles while remaining highly adaptable to make necessary changes. Their background aligns with the non-operator CEO model, guiding from a high level while the Director manages day-to-day operations. They have experience working their way up from a variety of different roles and responsibilities, such as real estate development, financial investment, and engineering.
Entrepreneurs are typically full of determination, willing to take calculated risks, and possess other qualities essential for expanding into new markets. Additionally, their willingness to learn and implement a proven system fuels their franchise’s growth.
Individuals with a background in managing large portfolios with businesses in multiple industries often find that Willowbrae Academy offers the best opportunity to start a childcare business. They bring a deep understanding of:
Even if you have not followed a similar career path to any of the examples we listed, you could still be the ideal candidate for our franchise opportunities. Your attitude and attention to detail are the most important aspects that will set a Willowbrae Academy franchise apart and achieve the growth you desire from a business investment. If you bring any of those key traits and can meet the financial requirements to own a Willowbrae Academy franchise, we’d love to welcome you to our team!
Beyond embodying some or all of the traits above, as a Willowbrae Academy franchise owner or non-operator, you’ll be expected to participate in our corporate training program. You’ll find that the training program will provide valuable insight into your responsibilities as the Academy owner.
Your Academy Director, whom we will work together to hire, will also participate in the training program alongside you. With their role in managing your franchise’s day-to-day operations being essential to your franchise’s growth, the selection process will require careful and collaborative consideration.
To further support you in your role as a Willowbrae Academy franchise owner, you’ll have access to our Braeview monitoring tools that will enable you to assess business performance more effectively with your Director. This will also help ensure that, as a management team, you are both working in partnership toward a common objective.
If you are an experienced entrepreneur looking for a strong opportunity to enter the in-demand childcare market, you could be the franchise owner we’re searching for! And, if you have a serious interest in pursuing multi-unit franchise opportunities, the Willowbrae Academy team can support your intent and reserve a state or province with promising markets.
