IT, High-Tech & Online Franchise opportunities to start in Wigan

Wigan: A great location to start a business

Would you like to run your own business? Wigan, located in North West England, could be a good place to start. There are many brands currently recruiting franchisees in the Wigan area. Franchising gives you the opportunity to manage your own business while benefitting from the support of an established brand. By browsing the sectors that appeal to you the most, you will find the franchises that best suit your interests and career objectives.

Wigan has a population of approximately 326,000 people. Residents aged 40 to 59 years old are the most represented within the population. The area has an economically active population of 161,600 people, or 79.5% of the total population. The unemployment rate (2.9%) is very low compared to the rest of the UK. Residents in the area earn £26,009 per year on average. This income is slightly lower than the country's average gross income, which reaches just over £30,500.

What the IT sector could offer you

If you wish to open a business in the IT sector, check out our 25 brands currently recruiting franchisees in the field. Could your ideal business be among our three Video Game franchises, five Computer franchises, three Game franchises, seven Online & Internet franchises and two Mobile Phone franchises? Have a browse to find out.

Have a look at three franchise business examples

The IT sector offers a range of brands to choose from, including Techclean. You will need an initial investment of £19,500 to start your own Techclean business. Your personal investment should account for at least £6,000 of the total amount. You may want to consider getting a loan to open a business in this sector. Given these low startup costs, this option could be suitable for first-time franchisees. You could also receive financial assistance, if eligible.

You could also have a look at Spoton.net. By joining its current 30 franchisee, you would become a part of a growing brand network. This business requires an affordable initial investment of £14,000. If you plan on getting a loan to cover startup costs, you should anticipate adding a personal investment of 30 to 50% of the total investment as a general rule. The minimal personal investment to start a Spoton.net business is £8,000. These low startup costs make this a good franchising option for first-time franchisees. Financial support is available for eligible franchisees.

Finally, Families Magazine is another successful business that has been operating in the IT sector since 1992. Families Magazine has acquired valuable experience in the sector in its 28 years since first opening. This brand is growing, counting 35 outlet across the UK. Opening a Families Magazine business requires an initial investment of £12,500. These relatively low startup costs make it a good option to pursue for first-time franchisees. Financial aid can be provided in some circumstances. See our website for more information.

If you are interested in the IT sector and would like to discover more franchising opportunities, take a look at the 25 brands available in this sector. At Point Franchise, we have close to 250 new business investment opportunities available, giving you plenty to choose from in other sectors as well.

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