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Club Manager to Business Owner - Connors Lewes Case Study

Journey to franchising with The Outdoors Project // Connor McNally - Lewes District

Connor McNally, Franchisee for Lewes District had the advantage of having worked for the Brighton & Hove Outdoors Project clubs before taking on his own territory. However, he’d not been his own boss before and was taking on a territory which was developed by someone else. In the below interview we ask Connor about life as a business own vs being an employee and what it is like to take over some elses territory. 

Flexible childcare for our flexible lives

During the holidays, the idea of working from home with kids vs the reality of working from home, are two different things. Endless snack requests, restless children who need to burn off steam outdoors, & the added parental guilt of kids watching TV all day doesn’t make for the ideal solution for anyone

Where it all started - Rowan's Bristol Case Study

Journey to franchising with The Outdoors Project // Rowan Hibbet - Bristol

Rowan was our very first franchisee to join the Outdoors Project back in 2014. Although the franchise was very different then, the mission hasn't changed. Rowan is pretty much the embodiment of this mission and of what it means to be a part of the Outdoors Project Tribe. As a result, Rowan's been someone that both new and old franchisee’s, as well as HQ ,go to for advice.

Can we accommodate children with additional needs?

Can we have children with additional needs? SEN? Mobility issues? Behavioural difficulties?

What did we do this summer? (2023)

A short video on 10 important (defintely not silly) stats of summer 2023

Breaking free from the Corporate World: Robs Case Study

Journey to franchising with The Outdoors Project // Rob - West Sussex

Rob left the corporate world to run his own business in West Sussex.

“The thing I’ve loved most about taking on a franchise is that it’s given me the autonomy of running my own business but without the anxiety of trying to invent everything from scratch.

The business model is tried and tested, and new franchises are statistically far less likely to fail than a completely new business. If you tend to worry and over-think things as I do, a franchise means easier sleeps.”

The winning combination of teachers experience and HQ support: Mel's case study

Journey to franchising with The Outdoors Project // Mel UJ - Cirencester

After many years teaching Mel launched the Outdoors Project Cirencester in August of this year. Mel wanted to use her teaching experience and passion for the Outdoors in a new venture, but was nervous about starting a business. Having the Outdoors Project HQ Team beside her as she launched her clubs was the perfect combination of Mel's infectious enthusiasm for running clubs and the franchise support expertise in marketing, operations and business administration. 

Battle of the Screens

Avoid unneccesary screen time & embrace the outdoors!

Lewes Franchise Heads to Into The Tree's Festival

The Outdoors Project Lewes Team recently had the pleasure of attending 'Into The Trees', a children's festival of nature, play and discovery. The festival was held in the heart of the Sussex countryside and attracted many families who were looking for a fun day out in nature.

The 2023/24 Customer Survey

Your chance to tell us what you want to see in the future of The Outdoors Project! (& win £250 of vouchers)

Day of the Dead Discovery Day

Do you want to combine your love of nature, fun and inspiring the next generation? 

Look out!

What to look out for at The West Sussex Outdoors Project!