Why Franchise Ownership Could be the Solution to Teacher Burnout
If you or anyone you know is involved in teaching or education administration, you might want to check on them – because they’re not OK. What was already a strenuous position became even more so after the pandemic, leaving many educators and teachers even more stressed out than before. Statistics from numerous surveys and studies sound the alarm on the ever-increasing rise in teacher burnout. One such survey, conducted by the American Educational Research Association, concluded that teachers are 40% more likely to experience workplace anxiety than frontline healthcare workers, 30% more than active duty military, and 20% more than average office employees.
Now that divisive politics are forcing their way into public education, school board meetings, and literary choices, many teachers are fast approaching their limit and are ready to explore alternatives. For some, this includes taking a gap year off or the more drastic option of exploring a career transition. For those interested in the latter, the franchise opportunities that make up the Unleashed Brands portfolio could be the exit ramp they’ve been looking for. Here’s why…
The Inherent Risks of Teacher Burnout
Aside from increased levels of anxiety, there are real health concerns – both mental and physical - for educators who experience prolonged periods of stress at work. On the mental side, there’s the threat of panic attacks and depression. A wide range of physical reactions to stress include high blood pressure, headaches, shortness of breath, weight gain, and sleeplessness. As any healthcare professional will tell you, it’s not sustainable, nor is it any way to live.
Why Franchise Ownership Could Work
Despite the industry’s best efforts, there are still millions of Americans who don’t have an accurate understanding of what franchising is or how it works. Far too many simply think “McDonald’s,” but as we know – there’s way more to this industry than just French fries. Franchise ownership comes with all the freedom and flexibility that an entrepreneurial life has to offer. Individual concepts provide franchisees with a proven business model to follow, comprehensive training, and close-knit, ongoing support to ensure collective success. Franchisees not only have the support and backing of their corporate partners, but all the other franchisees in the system as well – the perfect network for getting assistance on any issue related to running their independent businesses. Educators and teachers are bound by school years, class schedules, and more bureaucratic red tape than the average person could hope to experience in two lifetimes. Franchise ownership offers a viable exit ramp to a better lifestyle.
Why Unleashed Brands Franchise Opportunities are a Good Fit
The one constant theme of our franchise concepts is that they’re all youth enrichment-oriented business models, designed to help children learn, grow, and play. Which is amazingly similar to the role of teachers and educators. A few of our brands are directly related to the teaching profession – such as Class 101, Premier Martial Arts, Snapology, and of course – Sylvan Learning Centers. The Little Gym and Urban Air Adventure Parks are about showing children a good time through experiential learning. And XP League, one of our newest acquisitions, is helping to build an entirely new environment for positive online gaming. Though they all differ slightly in scope and what they have to offer kids and young adults, any of Unleashed Brands franchise opportunities should instantly be relatable to teachers and educators.
Education and teaching are among the most noble pursuits we have, and the commitment to educating the next generation of children and young adults should never be taken for granted. We at Unleashed Brands have the greatest respect for anyone willing to “reach for the power to teach.” But what we hope to impart is that entrepreneurship can be an alternative option for stressed out teachers to consider. And all of our brands offer educators and teachers the opportunity to continue nurturing the imaginative spark that got them involved in the profession in the first place.
NOTE: If you or someone you know in teaching or educational administration is experiencing burnout and emotional stress, please direct them to Education Support, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the wellbeing of teachers and educational staff with free tools and resources.
A Little More About Us…
The Unleashed Brands platform includes Urban Air Adventure Park, Snapology, The Little Gym, XP League, Class 101, Premier Martial Arts, and Sylvan Learning Centers – all youth enrichment franchises. As the parent company, Unleashed Brands was founded to curate and grow the most innovative and profitable business opportunities that help kids learn, play and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform and know-how for scaling businesses that focus on serving families. All have become first-in-category brands by providing fun, engaging, and inspiring experiences that help kids with their No. 1 development goal – to become who they were destined to be. To speak with one of our franchise experts and learn more about our children’s business opportunities, simply fill out this form and an Unleashed Brands representative will be in touch shortly.