Food and Beverage Franchise opportunities to start in Barrow-in-Furness
Is Barrow-in-Furness a good place to become a franchisee?
You could open your own business by becoming a franchisee in Barrow-in-Furness. Barrow-in-Furness, located in North West England, offers a number of new business investment opportunities. On this page, you'll find a range of companies looking for franchisees. Have a look at our various franchising options to discover the sectors and brands that most appeal to you.
The population of Barrow-in-Furness is 67,000. When broken down by age group, the majority of the population falls within the 60+ category. The area has a 3.5% unemployment rate, which is lower than the national average of 4%. Overall, the region's labour force consists of 26,200 people or 65.6% of the total population. Residents in the area earn £28,633 per year on average. This income is slightly lower than the country's average gross income, which reaches just over £30,500.
The Food and Beverage sector and its business options
Across the UK, there are 23 franchises in the Food and Beverage sector. In fact, the Food industry as a whole offers a wide variety of franchises to invest in, including three Catering franchises, five Tea franchises, 14 Drinks franchises, six Bakery franchises and 15 Dessert franchises. Explore our available brands to find a potential match.
Three franchise businesses worth reading about
If you would like to invest in a Food and Beverage business, you could consider The Incredible Ice Cream Company. This brand is growing, counting 50 outlets across the United Kingdom. An initial investment of £12,500 will allow you to start your own Incredible Ice Cream Company business. Whether you're an established franchisee or a first-time investor, the low startup costs mean that this could be a good option for you. A small premises will also be required to operate this business. By investing in this established brand, you could qualify for financial aid.
Heavenly Desserts is another interesting option. There are 21 locations open so far, and the network is expanding. You will need an initial investment of £190,000 to open your own Heavenly Desserts business. Your personal investment should account for at least £110,000 of the total amount. You may want to think about getting a loan to open a business in this sector. The higher startup costs make this an opportunity best suited for most established franchisees with greater access to financial resources. Training and assistance provided by Heavenly Desserts will help you steer your business in the right direction. And, if eligible, you might be entitled to financial assistance.
Lastly, Wiltshire Farm Foods is another successful brand operating in the Food and Beverage sector. The brand is developing, with 80 franchises already in operation, and a desire to expand further. Investing in Wiltshire Farm Foods entitles you to all the guidance, training and support you need to run your business successfully. And if you can't afford the startup costs on your own, you may be eligible for financial aid. Visit our website for details.
If working in the Food and Beverage sector appeals to you, check out our 23 available franchising opportunities in the sector. If you are still not sure which sector best suits your needs, have a look through our selection of close to 250 new business investment opportunities across a variety of sectors on Point Franchise.
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