A strong start for MagiKats Kenton
Six months on from starting her MagiKats Tuition Centre in Kenton, we caught up with franchise owner and Principal, Swati Shukla, to find out how it’s all going.
Swati joined MagiKats at the start of the school year whilst still working full time as a teacher and raising her young family. Since then, the centre has quickly established itself and has a growing presence in the local community, supporting children of all ages and abilities with structured, confidence-building tuition. She said, “I set an ambitious target of breaking even within the first three months of my business and I am delighted that I’ve been able to exceed this by some margin.”
The new business is a family affair, with Swati’s husband, Jigar, supporting the business’ growth by assisting with the marketing and promotion of the Tuition Centre. Swati said, “Starting a new business is hard work and so it was really important that we made the decision together as a family. Jigar has been as enthusiastic about the opportunity as I am and so this has made our first six months really enjoyable. We’ve attended local events and used marketing materials from HQ to help spread awareness, and feedback from parents has been really positive.”
“The business model is flexible, so I decided to run my tuition workshops on Friday afternoons after school and Saturday mornings so that it doesn’t interfere with my school teaching, but still gives options to parents so they can choose a workshop that suits them. I love being able to provide focused support and the small group workshop environment is great at helping children engage with what’s being taught.”
Swati explains how she decided MagiKats was right for her, “I first came across MagiKats while exploring tuition business opportunities that offered a structured, supportive, and values-driven approach to learning. The ethos of MagiKats strongly resonated with me, particularly the focus on supporting children both academically and personally. I was not familiar with what a franchise was, but my research showed that being part of a well-established system with proven results would help me reach my business goals, while still having the flexibility to build relationships with families and adapt to the needs of the local community.”
Speaking more about the benefits of joining a franchise rather than setting up a Tuition Centre herself, Swati said, “MagiKats provides curriculum support, resources, training, and ongoing business support, which saves me valuable time and allows me to focus on creating a positive learning environment for children.”
“Parents enrol their children with us because we don’t just focus on academic improvement but also on building confidence, resilience, and lifelong learning skills. The programme is structured, yet highly personalised, and includes mentoring and self-reflection to encourage children to take ownership of their learning. Parents also receive regular feedback, which builds trust and transparency. Most importantly, we provide a welcoming environment where children feel motivated and supported.”
Summing up the past six months, Swati said, “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this new venture so far and have ambitious plans for the future. We’re aiming for the Kenton centre to be a well-established, trusted name in the community, supporting hundreds of children each year. My long-term goal is to expand to nearby areas and continue making a meaningful impact on young learners’ confidence, academic achievement, and personal growth.”
Do you feel inspired by Swati’s story? MagiKats Tutoring is looking for franchise business owners to help bring its Tuition Workshops to more local communities. Now is the ideal time to make an enquiry and get prepared for your September opening.
