Food and Beverage Franchise opportunities to start in Poole
Is Poole a good place to be a franchisee?
Located in South West England, Poole is an area with business opportunities on the rise. If working as your own boss with a team behind you sounds appealing, have a look at our franchising possibilities in Dorset and take the first step towards running your own business. Browsing our range of companies and sectors will allow you to pinpoint the type of business that is right for you.
Recent figures show that Dorset has a population of 376,000 residents. The 60+ age group has the highest concentration in the population. Approximately 157,200 people are economically active in the community, representing 77.8% of the population. The unemployment rate (2.6%) is very low compared to the national average (4%). Dorset has an average annual salary of £27,043. This salary is slightly lower than the rest of the UK, which has an average income of just over £30,500.
Why choose to open a franchise in the Food and Beverage sector?
Across the UK, there are currently 23 opportunities to open your own franchise in the Food and Beverage sector. Could a starting business in the Food and Beverage sector, or in the Food industry more widely, help you reach your career goals and aspirations? Take a look at the nine Healthy Food franchises, 14 Drinks franchises, three Weight Loss franchises, three Natural Food franchises and five Chocolate franchises recruiting at this time.
Three franchise business examples worth looking at
If you're interested in the Food and Beverage sector, check out Wafflemeister. By joining its network of 24 franchisees, you could play a part in this brand's success. A substantial initial investment of £150,000 will enable you to open your own Wafflemeister business. In most cases, your personal investment should represent 30 to 50% of the total amount. Wafflemeister requires you to personally invest at least £100,000. You could potentially get a loan to cover the remaining costs. Given these higher startup costs, this is an opportunity best suited for most established franchisees with greater access to financial resources. A small premises will also be required to operate this business. Also, if you can't afford the startup costs on your own, you may qualify for financial support.
Another option worth considering is Crêpeaffaire. There are 24 outlets open so far, and the network is expanding. Opening a Crêpeaffaire franchise will require you to invest a minimum of £200,000. At least £130,000 of this should come from your own personal investment. 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 may be eligible for financial assistance.
Lastly, another option to consider is Heavenly Desserts. By joining its current 21 franchisees, you would be joining a growing brand network. Starting a Heavenly Desserts business requires a significant initial investment of £190,000. At least £110,000 should come from your own personal investment. Given these higher startup costs, this is an opportunity best suited for most established franchisees with greater access to financial resources. An investment in this franchise entitles you to financial aid, if eligible. See eligibility details on our website.
The Food and Beverage sector currently offers 23 franchising opportunities. Point Franchise has 236 franchising opportunities across a wide variety of sectors. So if this sector isn't for you, there are still lots of investment options to explore.
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