About XplorerGroup
The XplorerGroup, founded in 2023, is a multiple-brand franchise operator with a growing number of established brands in its portfolio. We are a new group making waves in the world of franchising, coupling a fresh, adaptive approach to franchise recruitment and packages with big, but achievable, ambitions.
XplorerGroup strives to provide the most comprehensive franchise management offering on the market, using the latest technology and innovations to ensure success and sustainable growth for all our franchisees.
We are adopting the latest technology platforms to nurture new franchise leads and social media management tools to streamline local social media activity. We are always on the lookout for new ways to create efficiency and ease of use for our franchise networks, whilst working closely with franchisees to keep an open line of communication about things that work, challenges they face, and solutions to those challenges.
XplorerGroup currently operates three brands, two franchises in the children’s sector as well as a technology platform. They are all distinct from each other, the two franchises offer potential franchisees quite different opportunities, and the technology platform offers a unique discovery platform for franchisors.
Our success with our original brand, ComputerXplorers, has led to approaches by a number of other brands and we do hope to be able to bring you more opportunities to explore in the future – more on this to come later in 2024!
Ultimately, we aim to foster a culture of innovation and creativity with an ability to adapt quickly to changing business landscapes, technology and customer requirements whilst retaining at our core sustainable success, longevity, trust and value – for both our franchisees and their local communities.
If you think this sounds like something you want to be a part of, take a look at our brands for more information on the opportunities available.
Meet the XplorerGroup Team
Stuart Harley, Managing Director
XplorerGroup’s Managing Director, Stuart Harley, set up the XplorerGroup by drawing on a 15 year long career in business development and sales, and a highly successful history in franchising.
After taking on his own business in the ComputerXplorers franchise in 2017 and growing it rapidly, he took up an opportunity to purchase the whole ComputerXplorers brand. Since taking on the franchise network in 2021, Stuart has steered the brand on an exceptional upwards trajectory, transforming it into an innovative, vibrant business model which supports its ever-growing number of franchisees to build successful, valuable businesses which bring great value to the communities they serve.
Following this success, Stuart developed sister brand, ActiveXplorers, to complement ComputerXplorers. Mirroring the computing education franchise’s successful model, this franchise focuses on encouraging active lives in 3-11 year olds through extra-curricular sports classes and holiday camps.
These two brands now sit within the overarching XplorerGroup, where Stuart uses his expert knowledge of franchising to grow and develop the Group’s franchise brands sustainably and successfully, with longevity, trust and value at their core.
Outside of the business world, Stuart also has a very busy home life with a family including three young children. Stuart brings this sense of family to the brands he owns and champions the need for flexibility in franchise businesses to encourage people from all walks of life to run their own successful businesses.
Gina Anderson, Franchise Manager, ComputerXplorers
Gina Anderson brings over ten years of experience in the franchise sector, supporting businesses to grow, adapt and thrive. Her background spans the full franchise life cycle, from site selection and launch through to ongoing support and performance optimisation. She has managed large regional portfolios, coached franchisees towards sustained profitability, and developed innovative training solutions that strengthen long-term business resilience.
She is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs to succeed. Whether guiding new franchisees through their first launch, supporting multi-unit expansion, or developing strategies for sustainable growth, she focuses on building strong relationships and delivering meaningful results.
Gina looks forward to supporting franchisees on their business journey with ComputerXplorers.
Siobhan Percy, Marketing Director
Siobhan is an experienced communications professional and has spent 13 years delivering marketing campaigns for start-ups and multi-nationals. She ensures that there is a comprehensive marketing kick-off for our franchisees when they join the XplorerGroup family, and is excellent at maximising opportunities to deliver brand awareness at local and national level. In her spare time, she is a tech fiend and loves exploring the latest gadgets from 3D printers to electric cars.
Gemma Harley, Operations Support
Gemma assists and supports Stuart with the day-to-day running of the business and ensures that everything is functioning smoothly and efficiently. She enjoys spending time with her three boys and believes all children should have access to the best education to prepare them for a successful future.
XplorerGroup Growth
2021– Stuart buys ComputerXplorers from the Bardon Group
2023 – ComputerXplorers grows by 300%, is shortlisted for ClubHub and BFA Lifestyle franchisee awards as well as winning the Great British Franchisee Award.
2023 – The creation of ActiveXplorers
2024 – XplorerGroup welcomes Discover My Franchise and Kall Kwik to the family. Stuart is named CEO of the Year.
2025 – ComputerXplorers named in Elite 100 Top Franchises
