Part One: About Us

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The Busylizzy franchise

Find out why owning a Busylizzy club could be the perfect fit for you and how you can make a difference in your local community.

Health and fitness is the sector to invest in and Busylizzy is the brand for your investment.

  • This is your chance to own and run a Busylizzy pre and postnatal fitness club

  • No experience necessary

  • Low start up costs

  • Our model supports multi-unit franchising across multiple locations

  • High investment return

  • British Franchise Association Accredited (full members)
  • Multiple Award winning franchise and maternity programme

  • Complete training and ongoing education

We’re the UK’s No.1 boutique fitness club for new & expectant parents

Established in Surrey, UK in 2011, Busylizzy was founded with the aim of assisting new and expectant parents on their pregnancy and postnatal fitness journey. Over the course of 13 years, the Busylizzy concept has flourished, evolving into a network of boutique pre and postnatal fitness clubs across the U.K., collectively supporting thousands of families annually.

During maternity leave, the co-founders, Sarah (a solicitor) and Julie (a leisure professional), sought to enhance all aspects of pregnancy and postnatal fitness offerings. Mainstream gym chains struggled to cater to the specific needs of pregnancy and postnatal clients, while individual trainers lacked flexibility and the diverse class options that new parents desired. Recognizing the inadequacy of traditional gyms for their changing lifestyle, Busylizzy emerged.

The Busylizzy concept is straightforward yet distinctive. Each club delivers tailored pregnancy and mum & baby programs, guided by pre/postnatal experts who provide comprehensive support and celebration during this unique time.

Beyond fitness classes, the Busylizzy boutique club concept has expanded to include baby classes, social events, and parenting workshops. This holistic approach provides parents with a one-of-a-kind maternity experience, fostering connections with like-minded individuals.

Imagine a space where guilt-free fitness for yourself coincides with creating joyful bonding moments with your baby!

We are shaping the future of pre and postnatal fitness provision.

Our Vision

To support every parent in the UK on their pre and postnatal fitness journey

Our Mission

Busylizzy is on a mission to guide every parent through their personal pre and postnatal fitness journey. We give our members a truly unique maternity experience with our blend of expert pregnancy and postnatal instruction, supportive class environment, personal service and unrivaled flexibility. We are shaping the future of pre and postnatal fitness to ensure every parent feels equipped, supported and celebrated during this special time.

Our Promises

PERSONAL SERVICE
Every member, supplier, partner and employee is treated with respect and is considered one of the family.

TECHNOLOGY
We use technology to make life easier.

PROFESSIONAL
We recruit the best and take safeguarding seriously for your peace of mind.

COMMUNITY
We make people happy because we prioritise family life, fun & well-being.

British Franchise Association established members

February 24th, 2022, West Sussex, UK – Busylizzy Mum Ltd a Boutique fitness club for new and expecatant parents has been awarded established membership status by the British Franchise Association (bfa) in recognition of the network’s proven track record of ethical trading, best practice, robust operational support and financial sustainability over a period of time.

Franchised in 2014, Busylizzy became an Associate Member of the bfa in 2015. In order to become established members, the business had to undergo thorough scrutiny by the industry body that included:

  • Evidence of Busylizzy’s franchise experience, maintenance of strong industry standards and commitment to an ethical business format to build and sustain a healthy brand and network.
  • Confirmation that the Busylizzy franchise agreement satisfies the requirements of all relevant rules of bfa membership and applicable clauses of the European Code of Ethics for Franchising.
  • Audited accounts for both the franchisor and two franchisees, demonstrating the achievement of business model projections.
  • Demonstration of thorough operational support and how manpower can be scaled up as required by network growth.
  • A network health check survey of all franchisees.
  • Franchise material review from prospectuses to business plan templates and models, website and marketing materials.
  • Interview with Busylizzy Founder and Franchisor Julie Clabby.

This process resulted in the compilation of a file on the business which was signed off by the bfa’s Head of Compliance, Andrew Dick, and CEO, Pip Wilkins.

The British Franchise Association has set the standard in UK franchising for over 40 years. Our members reflect these standards through their established business models and approved ethical business practice in their chosen sectors. We would like to congratulate Busylizzy for their successful journey from joining us in 2015 as Associate Members, for carrying on their business development, and for now becoming established bfa Members,” said bfa CEO Pip Wilkins.

As the UK’s largest and longest standing franchise association, the bfa represent the rulebook when it comes to franchise ethics and best practice in the UK, so we are thrilled to have been awarded established membership status,” commented Julie Clabby, Busylizzy Founder. “We have always been fully committed to the creation of a well supported, sustainable franchise network. This thorough investigation and acknowledgement of the way we operate represents a great signpost to all stakeholders of our commitment to ethical franchising.

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