Banana Moon
Financial Plan
Liquid capital
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Total investment
Total Investment to launch the business, including initial fees (Not disclosed)
The Concept
- Year of creation
- 2006
- Implantations
- 50+
A family-run day nursery franchise and the only nursery group to hold full British Franchise Association membership.
A Banana Moon franchise is a day nursery, and the group is the only nursery brand holding full membership of the British Franchise Association.
The business was established in 2006 and began franchising in October 2010, signing ten franchisees in its first year. It now supports over 50 nurseries across England, Scotland and Wales, and is run by three generations of the same family. Exactly half of its franchisees operate more than one nursery.
Why Choose the Franchise Banana Moon?
The ethos is stated plainly and consistently: children first, alongside the intention of developing a successful business model. The company has kept that framing through fifteen years of franchising.
The package covers operating manuals with access to operational policies, procedures and the curriculum, plus regular network updates on government and regulatory changes. An expert early years support team trains franchisees on the company’s bespoke curriculum. Full business training, recruitment support through a bespoke platform, and property acquisition assistance are all included.
Resales form part of the picture too, with established nurseries coming to market with client bases and teams already in place.
The company places weight on community involvement, with nurseries supporting foodbank collections, clothes swaps and charity events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you open a Banana Moon franchise in the UK?
Yes, with over 50 nurseries already operating across England, Scotland and Wales and exclusive territories still available. The company also lists resale opportunities, where an established nursery comes with its client base and team in place.
How much does it cost to open a Banana Moon franchise?
Estimated total investment is around £450,000, which includes working capital to cover the first year of operations. That figure reflects the premises required for a nursery. The company does not publish a separate franchise fee on its own site; a £47,500 figure circulates on third-party listings but is unconfirmed.
Is Banana Moon accredited?
Yes. It is a full member of the British Franchise Association, and is the only nursery group franchise to hold established status with the bfa. It has also been recognised in the daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Large Nursery Groups awards.
What is included in the Banana Moon franchise package?
Operating manuals covering policies, procedures and the curriculum, regular network updates on regulatory changes, early years training on the bespoke curriculum, full business training, recruitment support through a dedicated platform, and property acquisition assistance.
How many Banana Moon nurseries are there?
Over 50 across England, Scotland and Wales. The business was founded in 2006, began franchising in October 2010 with ten franchisees signing in the first year, and has now been franchising for fifteen years.
Do Banana Moon nurseries have resale value?
The company states that its nurseries have strong resale value, offering long-term benefit should an owner choose to sell, and it maintains a resales section listing established businesses coming to market.
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