Clip ‘n Climb to launch its first-ever franchise centres

The decision to franchise comes from a 40-50 per cent surge in people wanting to climb indoors

Clip ‘n Climb UK, the market leader in fun climbing, is rolling out its successful model by launching franchise centres and concessions nationwide. Operating in the UK since 2011, the brand is part of Entre-Prises UK Ltd – a subsidiary of the ABEO Group. With over 80 centres across the UK, it achieves approximately £25m cumulative turnover per annum.

Clip ‘n Climb plans to open 100 new franchise centres and will license its brand to independents and budding entrepreneurs as part of its expansion programme.

A Clip ‘n Climb franchise incorporates a complete turnkey leisure business model including design and installation for more than 40 indoor and outdoor climbing challenges designed to appeal to all age groups. The proposition for those who share Clip ‘n Climb’s values and principles is a comprehensive franchise training and support programme covering business planning, finance and safety. In addition, they will receive exclusive discounts on equipment, maintenance checks, further training, early access to upgrades, new climbing wall releases, marketing support and additional booking system features.

For customers, the franchise centres will offer the same access to quality climbing challenges for the whole family with its unique auto belay devices. They will also have a branded cafe, party rooms and additional soft play areas.

Vicky Coupe, Clip ‘n Climb franchise manager, said: “Clip ‘n Climb has revolutionised indoor climbing. The theme park meets climbing wall concept offers a thrill and challenge to people aged four all the way up to 80-plus.

“We’ve seen leisure climbing grow in popularity since we installed the first Clip ‘n Climb centre in the UK. Industry insights report a 40-50 per cent increase in indoor climbers in the last two years alone. With the news that sport climbing will make its Olympic debut at the games in Japan 2020 its popularity is set to soar and so it’s the perfect time to look for the right people in the right locations to share in our success.”

“Launching the franchise model marks a major milestone and cements our ambition to give even more people in the UK access to fun, safe, indoor climbing.”