IT, High-Tech & Online Franchise opportunities to start in Weymouth
Weymouth is an attractive town to invest in
Located in the South West, Weymouth is an area with business opportunities on the rise. If working as your own boss with a team behind you sounds appealing, check out our franchising possibilities in Dorset and take the first step towards managing your own business. We offer franchise investment options in many different sectors. Why not explore the sector that appeals to you the most?
According to recent census data, there are 376,000 people in Dorset. The most prevalent age range in the population is over 60 years old. Unemployment in the area (2.6%) is very low compared to the UK as a whole (4%). The labour force represents 77.8% of the local population, or 157,200 people. Dorset has an average annual salary of £27,043, which is slightly lower than the national average income of close to £31,000.
Why start a business in the IT sector?
There are 25 UK-based franchises available in the IT sector. There are currently seven Online & Internet franchises, five Computer franchises, three Video Game franchises, three Game franchises and two Mobile Phone franchises recruiting franchisees. Have a look to find out whether any fit your career goals and aspirations.
Read about these three brands to see what franchise opportunities exist
The IT sector has many franchise options available, such as GoCruise. By joining its 100 franchises already in operation, you could contribute to this brand's expansion.
Another interesting investment opportunity is Spoton.net. This brand is developing, counting 30 outlets in the UK. You will need an initial investment of £14,000 to open your own Spoton.net business. Your personal investment should account for at least £8,000 of the total amount. You may want to think about getting a loan to open a business in this sector. Given these low startup costs, this option could be suitable for first-time franchisees. Also, if you can't afford the startup costs alone, you may be able to benefit from financial assistance.
Lastly, another option to consider is Jam Coding. By joining its current one franchisee, you would become a part of a growing brand network. Opening a Jam Coding business requires an affordable initial investment of £19,950. If you plan on getting a loan to cover the startup costs, Jam Coding asks for a personal investment of at least £4,000. For most franchises, this amount represents 30 to 50% of the total investment. Given these low startup costs, this opportunity is suitable for both first-time investors and established franchisees.
If you would like to learn more about franchise opportunities in the IT sector, have a browse through our 25 available options. If you're curious about business options in other sectors, we've got a total of almost 250 franchising opportunities to choose from on Point Franchise.
Data on this page was provided by NOMIS and the ONS. This content was machine-generated in partnership with LabSense.