Food and Beverage Franchise opportunities to start in Bournemouth
Bournemouth is an attractive town to invest in
Have you ever considered opening a franchise in Bournemouth? This could be your opportunity to run your own business while receiving comprehensive training and marketing support, since many businesses in the Dorset area are currently recruiting franchisees. Browsing our selection of brands and sectors will allow you to pinpoint the type of business that is right for you.
There are an estimated 396,000 people in the Dorset area. The most prevalent age group in the population falls in the 60+ age bracket. The labour force in Dorset amounts to 202,000 people, with an unemployment rate of 2.2%. This rate is significantly lower than the national average. The region's average gross annual income of £29,514 is in line with the average income of £30,629 across the United Kingdom.
Running a Food and Beverage franchise business
If you're interested in becoming a franchisee in the Food and Beverage sector, take a look at our 23 franchise options currently available in the field. There are also eight Ice Cream franchises, seven Vegan franchises, 14 Drinks franchises, three Natural Food franchises and three Weight Loss franchises recruiting franchisees in the Food industry, alongside the Food and Beverage options. Have a browse to see whether any fit your career goals and aspirations.
Have a look at these three business examples
The Food and Beverage sector offers a variety of brands to choose from, including Wiltshire Farm Foods. There are 80 outlets open so far, and the network is expanding. You will have all the guidance you need to manage your business thanks to the training and support provided by Wiltshire Farm Foods. And if you can't afford the startup costs on your own, you may qualify for financial assistance.
Another option to consider is The Incredible Ice Cream Company. By joining its 50 franchises already in operation, you could contribute to this company's expansion. An initial investment of £12,500 will enable you to start your own Incredible Ice Cream Company business. These relatively low startup costs make it a good option to pursue for first-time franchisees. You will also need to invest in a small premises to operate this business. If you can't cover the startup costs on your own, you could find out if you qualify for financial aid.
Lastly, you could also consider Heavenly Desserts. This brand is expanding, counting 21 locations in the United Kingdom. In order to open a Heavenly Desserts business, a significant initial investment of £190,000 is required. If you plan on getting a loan to cover the startup costs, you will generally need to cover 30 to 50% of the total investment yourself. Heavenly Desserts requires a personal investment of at least £110,000. It is thus less appropriate for new investors. An investment in this franchise entitles you to expert training and support as well as financial aid, if eligible. See our website for details.
If you would like to check out more franchising options in the Food and Beverage sector, we currently have 23 available opportunities. If you're interested in exploring business options in other sectors, we've got a total of almost 250 franchising opportunities to choose from on Point Franchise.
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