Food and Beverage Franchise opportunities to start in Ashton-in-Makerfield
What can Ashton-in-Makerfield offer to new businesses?
Many brands are currently looking for franchisees in Ashton-in-Makerfield, located in North West England. By becoming a franchisee, you could run your own business while receiving comprehensive training and marketing support. Keep reading to explore the options in the Wigan area. If you already know which line of work you'd like to pursue, explore our franchise options in that sector. If not, have a look and see what other options catch your eye. We have businesses to suit all kinds of interests and career objectives.
There are an estimated 326,000 people living in the Wigan area. The age group with the highest concentration is 40-59. The local labour force consists of 161,600 people, or 79.5% of the total population. With an unemployment rate of 2.9%, recent data indicates that employment in this area is significantly lower than in the rest of the UK. The annual income in the UK is £30,629 on average. The people of Wigan earn an average annual salary of £26,009, slightly lower than the country's average.
The Food and Beverage sector: An interesting opportunity for franchisees
Are you interested in running your own business in the Food and Beverage sector? Have a look at our 23 franchise opportunities available in this sector. This is just one of the sectors you could choose within the Food industry. There are also five Chocolate franchises, seven Vegan franchises, 14 Drinks franchises, 15 Dessert franchises and three Wine franchises. Have a browse and find out if any are a good fit for you. If you are considering joining the Hospitality and Food Services industry, it may interest you to know that 6,000 people have already made the decision to work in this industry in the Wigan area.
Three franchise business examples
Wiltshire Farm Foods is a competitive brand operating in the Food and Beverage sector. There are 80 outlets open so far, and the network is expanding. Wiltshire Farm Foods also provides training and assistance to help you run your business efficiently.
Check out The Incredible Ice Cream Company. By joining its current 50 franchisees, you would become a part of a growing brand network. Opening an Incredible Ice Cream Company business requires an initial investment of £12,500. Given these low startup costs, this opportunity is suitable for both first-time investors and established franchisees. You will also need to invest in a small premises to operate this business. An investment in this franchise entitles you to financial aid, if eligible.
Lastly, another option worth considering is Heavenly Desserts. By joining its 21 franchises already in operation, you could contribute to this company's expansion. To start your business, you will need an initial investment of £190,000. If you intend to get a loan to cover the costs of opening a franchise, a personal investment of 30 to 50% of the total amount will generally be required. For Heavenly Desserts, the minimum personal investment is £110,000. The higher startup costs make this an opportunity best suited for most established franchisees with greater access to financial resources. Comprehensive training and support are available when you choose to invest in this franchise. You may also be eligible for financial aid. See eligibility details on our website.
If you are interested in the Food and Beverage sector and would like to know more about its available franchising opportunities, look into the 23 businesses currently recruiting franchisees in the sector. You will find a total of 238 franchise options on Point Franchise. So if you are still looking for the perfect business opportunity, there are still plenty of options for you to explore.
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