{"id":10499,"date":"2021-08-20T16:00:41","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T15:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=10499"},"modified":"2021-08-20T14:16:36","modified_gmt":"2021-08-20T13:16:36","slug":"opportunities-for-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/opportunities-for-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"Opportunities for expansion in Dragons\u2019 Den backed franchise"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>Back in March 2020, the unthinkable happened and the pandemic caused a full<br \/>\nlockdown. Key workers, in particular the NHS staff, became real life heroes,<br \/>\nespecially those who returned to the front line.<\/p>\n<p>Early in 2020, a brand new theatre school opened in Horsham and immediately<br \/>\nbecame a hit with local children. But the school\u2019s Principal worked for the NHS and<br \/>\nreturned to doing this incredibly important job.<\/p>\n<p>However, the children who attended Dragons\u2019 Den backed Razzamataz Horsham,<br \/>\nhave been missing their performing arts classes. So it is wonderful news that the<br \/>\nschool is set to reopen in September with a brand new, but extremely experienced<br \/>\nPrincipal.<\/p>\n<p>Andrea White has been the Principal of Razzamataz Bognor for more than five years<br \/>\nand is set to take on Razzamataz Horsham. Andrea has been involved in performing<br \/>\narts all of her life. Practically born on stage to her dancer mum and stage manager<br \/>\ndad, Andrea has performed all over the world. As well as being a Principal, Andrea<br \/>\nhas produced, directed and choreographed more than 75 shows and has spent her<br \/>\nlife inspiring young people with an interest in the arts.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI\u2019m delighted to be taking over Razzamataz Horsham, especially because parents<\/em><br \/>\n<em>have been contacting Head Office saying their children are really missing it,\u201d says<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Andrea. \u201cI know from the families in Bognor, how important Razzamataz was to their<\/em><br \/>\n<em>children over the various lockdowns and how they have been so delighted to be back<\/em><br \/>\n<em>doing what they love. I\u2019m so pleased to be giving the same opportunity to the young<\/em><br \/>\n<em>people in Horsham.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Over lockdown, Andrea continued to invest in Razzamataz and in fact doubled her<br \/>\nstudent numbers and created a loyal and supportive following in Bognor. The school<br \/>\nis busier than ever and many new students have joined to enjoy the dancing, singing<br \/>\nand acting classes.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe are delighted that Andrea will be relaunching Horsham and we are doing all we<\/em><br \/>\n<em>can to support her,\u201d says Denise Hutton-Gosney, MD and Founder of Razzamataz<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Theatre Schools. \u201cIn order for her to run both territories, we have arranged for free<\/em><br \/>\n<em>training for her manager as well as supporting the school with marketing and PR.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Razzamataz Theatre Schools constantly supports growth and many franchisees<br \/>\nhave more than one territory. Support systems and training are in place to allow<br \/>\neach franchisee the opportunity to grow at their own pace. Some franchisees<br \/>\ncombine running a Razzamataz school with their other work or home commitments,<br \/>\nwhile others run multiple units.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back in March 2020, the unthinkable happened and the pandemic caused a full lockdown. Key workers, in particular the NHS staff, became real life heroes, especially those who returned to the front line. Early in 2020, a brand new theatre school opened in Horsham and immediately became a hit with local children. 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