Food Franchise opportunities to start in Bridgwater
Investing in Bridgwater could be your next move
If you want to open a business in Bridgwater, working for yourself but not on your own, then check out our franchising opportunities in South West England. On this page, you will find a variety of brands to choose from for becoming a franchisee in the Sedgemoor area and across the UK. Why not have a browse through our range of franchising options? There are opportunities to suit many needs and career goals.
There are approximately 123,000 people currently living in Sedgemoor. Residents aged over 60 years old have the highest concentration within the population. In terms of employment, the area has a labour force of 60,100 people (84.1%), of which the unemployment rate is 4.6%. This figure is slightly higher than the average unemployment rate across the United Kingdom. In the UK, the average gross salary is close to £31,000; in the Sedgemoor area, it is £27,365.
The Food industry: An interesting opportunity for franchisees
There are currently 136 opportunities to invest in the Food industry. If you would like to run a business in this sector, keep reading. Among the business opportunities in this field, there are five Chocolate franchises, nine Healthy Food franchises, three Donut franchises, 14 Drinks franchises and five Tea franchises. There might be one worth considering among them. If you're interested in the Hospitality and Food Services industry, you may want to consider how many people already work in the industry. In Sedgemoor, Hospitality and Food Services companies currently employ 4,500 people.
Three examples of available franchise business possibilities
If you're interested in the Food industry, check out Snack Aid, a brand that launched in 2013. In order to start a Snack Aid business, a reasonable initial investment of £4,259 is required. If you plan on getting a loan to cover the startup costs, you will generally need to cover 30 to 50% of the total investment yourself. Snack Aid asks for a personal investment of at least £2,555. These low startup costs make this a good franchising option for first-time franchisees.
Bagel Corner is another interesting franchising opportunity if you plan to invest in the Food industry. By joining its current 30 franchisees, you would become a part of a growing brand network. A small premises will be required to operate this business.
Finally, another interesting franchise option is Wafflemeister. By joining its 24 franchises already in operation, you could contribute to this brand's expansion. A significant initial investment of £150,000 will enable you to open your own Wafflemeister business. In most cases, your personal investment should represent 30 to 50% of the total amount. Wafflemeister requires you to personally invest at least £100,000. You could potentially get a loan to cover the remaining costs. Due to the higher startup costs, this option is not advisable for first-time franchisees. A small premises will also be required to operate this business. You may qualify for financial aid. See eligibility details on our website.
If you would like to have a look at more new business investment options in the Food industry, we currently have 136 available opportunities. If you're still torn between different sectors, no problem! Point Franchise offers almost 250 franchising opportunities across a variety of sectors. Enjoy exploring your options.
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