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So Much Choice …. Why Choose Wigwams®?

As the summer arrives, it’s time to consider being part of Wigwam® Holidays Franchise!

Wigwam® Holidays is one of the UK’s leading glamping accommodation providers, and has been in business for 23 years.

With 78 sites across the UK (and counting), Wigwam® Holidays offers a proven Franchise business model giving farmers and landowners ‘the complete package’.

Wigwam® Holidays Core Purpose:

Great Holidays in the Great Outdoors

Wigwam® Holidays Core Values:

· Welcoming and listening to customers

· Access to ‘camping made comfy’ all year found in rural locations

· Providing a safe, stress-free, affordable holiday

· Supporting the community with sound environmental practices

· Continuing to be one of the country’s most innovative glamping accommodation providers

How the Franchise Works …

To become part of one of the UK’s leading glamping brands, there is a one-off Franchise fee, a minimum order of six Wigwam® cabins (various models available), and a small commission on bookings. In return, a business will get …

· Full support from the experienced Wigwam® team, from Planning to IT, from Finance, Funding through to Marketing & PR

· Choice of Wigwam® cabin type, including en-suite versions, reducing initial infrastructure outlay

· A full Wigwam® Operations Manual, helping a new business with every aspect of running their Wigwam® site

· The Wigwam® Brand Manual

· Design & launch of their own website with an integrated online booking system

· The right to geographical exclusivity

· Opportunity to attend the annual Wigwam® Conference

· Use the Wigwam® Holidays trademark name

Brand Awareness

Wigwam® Holidays attends major events such as the Glamping Show, have an excellent website (desktop and mobile friendly), with regular promotions and features in the regional and national media.

Wigwam® Camping Cabins … No One Size Fits All

From humble beginnings with a timber tent, Wigwam® cabin designs offer flexibility as well as excellent quality timber structures. Velux windows, lockable doors, comfy raised mattresses, storage, electricity points, insulation and heating are as standard.

Choose from:

Wee Brave – sleeps three guests

Big Chief – sleeps five guests

Running Water – sleeps four guests, en-suite, and dining area

Running Water Deluxe – sleeps four guests, en-suite, kitchenette, dining area

Case Study – Brampton Wigwams®

Brampton Wigwams near Carlisle, Cumbria is a picturesque site set in seven acres of countryside centred round a corn mill built in 1753, overlooking a stream and adjacent to New Mills Trout Fishing Park.

When asked about initial planning, owner James Goode said: “We invited the planners to carry out a pre-planning visit, during which any obvious concerns were discussed. As a result, our planning application directly targeted their requirements, overcoming most objections. A positive planning decision was reached in eight weeks, with minimal problems or inherent conditions.

“We would highly recommend would-be Franchisees to make that initial call to the local planning department as one of the first steps in the due diligence process.”

James continued: “The Wigwam® Franchise network includes like minded individuals working together. From day one, we were made to feel most welcome and part of the Wigwam family, with everyone happy to share their experiences and offer advice where necessary.”

Inspired by Wigwams®? Get In Touch!

Wigwam Holidays Strathfillan Tyndrum Scotland FK20 8RU T: 0131 450 7126

E: [email protected]

W: http://www.wigwamholidays.com/Start_A_Site