Q&A with Sophie Marich, Retained agent for Mathnasium

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Name: Sophie Marich

Role: Retained agent for Mathnasium

Company: Curson Sowerby Partners

About the business

1. Who are Mathnasium?

Mathnasium is a well-established and resilient international franchise network, supported by strong operational governance, a proven business model and sustained long-term growth across multiple markets. Mathnasium is dedicated exclusively to helping children build confidence and excel in mathematics through the proven Mathnasium Method.

2. How many locations do they currently have?

Over 40 locations across the UK, and over 1,300 globally.

3. How many new locations are you targeting over the next few years?

15 - 20 this year, with the rate of growth expected to increase over the next few years.

4. What are their current target locations?

• Balham
• Banstead (U/O)
• Beckenham
• Canterbury
• Earlsfield
• Epsom
• Esher
• Hampstead
• Harborne
• Highbury & Islington
• Isleworth (U/O)
• Leamington Spa (U/O)
• Leeds (U/O)
• Maidenhead
• Preston (U/O)
• Putney (U/O)
• Sevenoaks
• Sutton Coldfield
• Woking

Property requirements

5. What are their size requirements?

800 - 1,750 sq ft.

6. Do you have any additional property requirements?

• Affluent and densely populated catchments with strong family demographics and a significant population of children aged 4–16
• Prominent, high-visibility high street and retail premises
• Prominent glazed frontage preferred
• Strong pedestrian activity and vehicle traffic are desirable.
• Nearby short-stay parking and/or convenient drop-off facilities by the premesis.
• Walking distance to local schools is desirable.

7. What planning consent or use class do you require?

Mathnasium operates under a class F1 planning consent and our dedicated planning consultants are well-versed in securing consents in a timely manner.

8. Are you seeking leasehold, freehold or both?

Leasehold

9. Have you had any recent openings or new locations that are currently in the pipeline?

Opened 2026

• Guildford
• Lichfield & Tamworth
• Northfield

September - December 2026

• Bedford
• Bishop's Stortford
• Bromsgrove
• Coventry
• Frimley
• Harpenden
• Reigate
• Surbiton
• Weybridge

Additional questions

10. What are the biggest challenges you face when acquiring new property?

Specifically to Mathnasium, the proximity to drop-off points and availability of suitably sized units, within the target locations.

11. Favourite occupier, and why?

Nobody's Child - I adore their clothing (a lot)!

12. What is your favourite building?

Château de Purnon located in Verrue, France. The owners are currently undertaking a restoration of the building, and it's fascinating watching and learning about its history and the whole process.

13. What is your favourite retail or leisure destination?

Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas (or the Las Vegas strip as a whole).

Contact details

Name: Sophie Marich

Email: sophie@cspretail.com

Telephone: 07984 347052