Food and Beverage Franchise opportunities to start in Stalybridge

Stalybridge is an attractive town to invest in

If you want to start a business in Stalybridge, working for yourself but not on your own, then check out our franchising opportunities in the North West of England. On this page, you will find a range of brands to choose from for becoming a franchisee in the Tameside area and across the United Kingdom. Have a look at our different franchising options to find the sectors and brands that most appeal to you.

Recent figures show that Tameside has a population of 225,000 residents. Residents aged 40 to 59 years old have the highest concentration in the population. The community has a 4.1% unemployment rate, which is in line with the UK average of 4%. There are 109,600 economically active people in the area, representing 78.2% of the total population. Residents in the area earn £24,496 per year on average. This income is lower than the national average gross income, which reaches close to £31,000.

Could the Food and Beverage sector be the right choice for you?

If you want to manage your own business in the Food and Beverage sector, the good news is that there are 23 franchises currently recruiting new franchisees across the country. In fact, we have a wide selection of options in the Food sector including the franchises in the Food and Beverage sector. You can choose from three Donut franchises, five Juice franchises, 11 Sweets franchises, 14 Drinks franchises and seven Vegan franchises today. If you are thinking about opening a business in Hospitality and Food Services, Tameside could be a good place to do it. Indeed, 4,000 people have already made the decision to work in this field in the Tameside area.

Eager to find out more? Here are 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 be joining a growing brand network. A small premises will be required to operate this business.

Baguette Express, open since 1999, is another interesting option. By joining its network of 38 franchisees, you could play a part in this brand's success. The brand is now mature and a leader within the sector, having expanded its franchise community for 21 years. A total of £60,000 is required to open a Baguette Express franchise. You might want to consider getting a loan to cover the startup costs, in which case at least £30,000 of the total investment should come from your personal funds. Given these higher startup costs, this opportunity is less suitable for first-time franchisees. If you can't afford the startup costs on your own, you may qualify for financial aid.

Finally, another option worth considering is Crêpeaffaire. This brand is developing, counting 24 outlets across the country. You will need to invest £200,000 to start operating your own Crêpeaffaire business, which is a significant initial investment. Your personal investment should account for at least £130,000 of the total amount. Due to the higher startup costs, this option is not recommended for first-time franchisees. You will also need to invest in a large premises to operate this business. If you can't cover the startup costs on your own, you could see if you qualify for financial assistance. See our website for more information.

If you are interested in the Food and Beverage sector and would like to know more about its available franchising options, explore the 23 companies currently recruiting franchisees in the sector. Whether you've already decided to invest or are still weighing your options, it's worth looking at different sectors. At Point Franchise, we have a total of 236 franchising opportunities to help you find the right fit.

Data on this page was collected from NOMIS and the ONS. This content was machine-generated in partnership with LabSense.