Food and Beverage Franchise opportunities to start in Preston
Preston: A great location to start a business
Preston, located in Scotland, currently offers many franchising opportunities. As a franchisee, you could run your own business while receiving expert training and support from an established brand. Keep reading to explore the options in the Scottish Borders area. We offer a number of franchises to suit various budgets and career goals. Take a look at our range of brands and sectors to see what might suit you.
There are 115,000 people in the Scottish Borders region. Residents aged over 60 years old make up the majority of the population. The economically active population in Scottish Borders amounts to 53,300 people, with an unemployment rate of 3.2%. This rate is lower than the national average. With an average gross annual income of £26,777, salaries in Scottish Borders are slightly lower than the average income of £30,629 across the United Kingdom.
Running a Food and Beverage franchise business
If you wish to open a business in the Food and Beverage sector, take a look at our 23 franchises currently recruiting franchisees in the sector. The Food and Beverage sector is actually part of the Food industry which offers a wider selection. There are currently three Smoothie franchises, seven Vegan franchises, four Waffle franchises, three Natural Food franchises and five Juice franchises recruiting at this time. Amongst these options, there is likely to be one to suit your career goals and aspirations. If you would like to work in the Hospitality and Food Services industry, it may interest you to know that, in the Scottish Borders area, 3,000 people currently work in the industry.
Have a look at three franchise business examples
There are many interesting franchising possibilities in the Food and Beverage sector. Take Bagel Corner for example. 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.
Baguette Express is another interesting investment opportunity if you plan to invest in the Food and Beverage sector. Launched in 1999, the brand has acquired valuable experience and expertise over the past 21 years. There are 38 outlets open so far, and the network is expanding. You will need to invest £60,000 to begin operating your own Baguette Express business. Your personal investment should account for at least £30,000 of the total amount. Due to the higher startup costs, this option is not advisable for first-time franchisees. If you choose to invest in this franchise, financial assistance is available, providing you meet the eligibility criteria.
Finally, have a look at Heavenly Desserts, another interesting Food and Beverage franchise. By joining its 21 franchises already in operation, you could contribute to this company's expansion. You will need to invest £190,000 to start your own Heavenly Desserts business. At least £110,000 of this significant amount should come from your own personal investment. Due to the higher startup costs, this option is not advisable for first-time franchisees. If you can't cover the startup costs on your own, you could find out if you qualify for financial aid. See our website for more information.
There are currently 23 available franchise options in the Food and Beverage sector. Check out these businesses to see if there's a good fit for you. If this sector doesn't suit your needs, don't worry. Point Franchise offers almost 250 franchise options across a variety of sectors to help you find your perfect investment opportunity.
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