FAQ - Australian Franchises

Each year our four teaching terms line up with normal school terms and so regular weekly classes usually go for 39-40 weeks a year. Occasionally due to personal circumstances – such as a planned family holiday - a franchisee may run a shorter term than normal. Some franchisees also run free come and try demonstration

Yes. It is possible to run a Mini Maestros business as a joint franchisee with a partner. It can be a good thing to work with someone you know and trust where you bring complementary skills and time commitments to the table. We have had, and also currently have very successful partnerships in a variety

You do not need any form of formal musical education, although if you plan to be the teacher, you will need a tuneful signing voice, a good sense of pitch, a strong interest in music and passion for the educational and developmental benefits of music in early childhood education. Having a music degree is always

Within your territory, as many as you like!

Mini Maestros do not offer finance packages but for brand new franchises we do offer an option to pay the 5 year territory fee year by year, which means that instead of paying $11,000 upfront for the 5 years (training and access fee $5500 and territory fee $5500), you can pay the training and access

No there is no fee for ongoing training. The upfront fee covers initial and ongoing training and also includes training for any employee teachers attending our normal scheduled training sessions you take on during the life of your franchise. Training manuals are provided to any franchisee or employee teacher who undertakes our training at no

Yes, royalties are paid on a franchisee’s gross revenue – ie all revenue related to Mini Maestros such as enrolment fees, student equipment sales, early learning centre fees, concert tickets, birthday party bookings (less the GST in that revenue for franchisees who are registered for GST). Royalties are 10% plus GST of gross revenue excluding

You don’t need an ABN before signing, but you’ll need it before trading.

As much as you like in order to feel comfortable before running your own classes. It is advisable to buddy train with 2 or 3 different teachers, so you can see different styles, and find your own way within our supportive environment, before taking your own classes.

We expect that the franchisees we take on have a long-term view of their business. Like any new business the first 18 months are the hardest as you need to build up your numbers and become familiar with and skilled in the service you are offering; the right effort will lead to a successful and