Food Franchise opportunities to start in Chester

Chester: A great location to start a business

If you're thinking about running your own business in Chester, located in the North West of England, you should explore franchising options. Several brands are currently recruiting in the Cheshire West and Chester area. As a franchisee you could run your own business while benefitting from comprehensive support. Keep reading to find out if this could be for you. We offer a variety of realistic new business investment opportunities, so that you can find one you like.

The population of Cheshire West and Chester is 341,000. The most represented age group is 60+ years of age. The local unemployment rate of 2.1% among 160,000 economically active people, or 78.6% of the population, is significantly lower than the average in the United Kingdom. The average annual salary across the UK is close to £31,000. With a gross income averaging £30,557, residents of Cheshire West and Chester have a salary comparable to the national average.

Running a Food franchise business

Across the United Kingdom, you will find 136 franchises operating in the Food industry. This sector offers a number of interesting options, including three Donut franchises, three Wine franchises, three Weight Loss franchises, three Smoothie franchises and 23 Food and Beverage franchises. See if any catch your eye.

Read about these three brands to see what franchise options exist

If you plan to invest in a Food business, you could consider Baguette Express. First established in 1999, Baguette Express now has over 21 years of experience under its belt. This brand is developing, counting 38 locations across the United Kingdom. In order to open a Baguette Express business, an initial investment of £60,000 is required. If you plan on getting a loan to cover the startup costs, you will usually need to cover 30 to 50% of the total investment yourself. Baguette Express asks for a personal investment of at least £30,000. Given these higher startup costs, this opportunity is less suitable for first-time franchisees. An investment in this franchise entitles you to financial aid, if eligible.

Wiltshire Farm Foods is another successful brand operating in the Food industry. By joining its 80 franchises already in operation, you could contribute to this company's expansion. When investing in this franchise, you could be eligible for financial assistance. See eligibility details on our website.

Lastly, Bagel Corner is another attractive brand operating in the Food industry. A small premises will be required to operate this business.

The Food industry has many successful franchise businesses. We currently have 136 options available in this sector. Whether you've already made the decision to invest or are still weighing your options, it's worth looking at different sectors. At Point Franchise, we offer a total of close to 250 franchising opportunities to help you find the right fit.

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