The Christmas Decorators vs Theatrebugs Franchise

The Christmas Decorators and Theatrebugs are both UK franchise opportunities listed on Franchise Hunt. Theatrebugs has the lower minimum investment at £7,000, compared with £25,000 for The Christmas Decorators. The Christmas Decorators is the older brand, established in 1999.

FactThe Christmas DecoratorsTheatrebugs
Minimum investment£25,000£7,000
Founded19992005
UK outlets41
Training includedYesYes
FinancingThird PartyNot stated
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The Christmas Decorators vs Theatrebugs FAQ

Which is cheaper, The Christmas Decorators or Theatrebugs?

Theatrebugs is the cheaper franchise of the two, starting from £7,000 compared with £25,000 for The Christmas Decorators. These are minimum investment figures; total project cost may be higher.

Which has been around longer, The Christmas Decorators or Theatrebugs?

The Christmas Decorators is the older brand, established in 1999, while Theatrebugs was founded in 2005.

Do The Christmas Decorators and Theatrebugs both include training?

The Christmas Decorators and Theatrebugs both include training for new franchisees.

Is financing available for The Christmas Decorators and Theatrebugs?

The Christmas Decorators financing: Third Party. Theatrebugs financing: Not stated. Contact each franchisor directly to confirm available funding support.

Reviewed by the Franchise Hunt editorial team. Last updated 29 May 2026.