Food and Beverage Franchise opportunities to start in Crawley
Is Crawley a good place to be a franchisee?
If you'd like to open your own business but don't know where to start, a franchise might just be the solution. Crawley, situated in the South West, could be a good place to start as there are many businesses currently recruiting franchisees in the East Devon area. There are a number of new business investment options available based on your budget and career goals. Have a look to find the brand that appeals to you most.
There are an estimated 144,000 people in the East Devon area. The most represented age range is 60+ years of age. East Devon has an average annual salary of £26,974, which is slightly lower than the national average income of close to £31,000.
The Food and Beverage sector could be the right choice for you
If you would like to operate a Food and Beverage franchise, you are likely to find one that appeals to you among 23 available across the UK. Bear in mind that the potential for exciting investment opportunities in the Food industry is not limited to the Food and Beverage sector. Other available investment opportunities include three Natural Food franchises, 15 Dessert franchises, six Bakery franchises, three Donut franchises and seven Vegan franchises. See if there's one to suit your career goals. If you are thinking about starting a business in Hospitality and Food Services, East Devon could be a good place to do it. Indeed, 6,000 people have already made the decision to work in this industry in the East Devon area.
Three examples of available franchise business possibilities
If you are interested in running a business in the Food and Beverage sector, read about Baguette Express, a company operating since 1999. Baguette Express now has over 21 years of experience under its belt. By joining its network of 38 franchisees, you could play a part in this brand's success. 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. By investing in this established brand, you could be eligible for financial assistance.
Bagel Corner is an interesting franchise option in the Food and Beverage sector. There are 30 outlets open so far, and the network is expanding. You will need to invest in a small premises to operate this business.
Lastly, another brand worth considering is Crêpeaffaire. The brand is developing, with 24 locations already in operation, and a desire to expand further. In order to open a Crêpeaffaire business, a substantial initial investment of £200,000 is required. If you plan on getting a loan to cover the startup costs, you will typically need to cover 30 to 50% of the total investment yourself. Crêpeaffaire requires a personal investment of at least £130,000. Given these higher startup costs, this opportunity is less suitable for first-time franchisees. Financial aid can be given in some circumstances. See our website for details.
Opening a business in the Food and Beverage sector has great potential. If you're interested, have a look at our 23 available opportunities. If you're curious about franchising opportunities in other sectors, Point Franchise offers almost 250 brands to choose from.
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