Food and Beverage Franchise opportunities to start in Dunstable

Dunstable: A great location to start a business

Discover the business opportunities waiting for you in Dunstable, situated in the East of England. On this page you'll find a range of brands that could make you a franchisee in the Central Bedfordshire area. Becoming a franchisee would allow you to run your own business and benefit from comprehensive support. We offer a number of franchises to suit various budgets and career objectives. Take a look at our selection of brands and sectors to see what might suit you.

The Central Bedfordshire region has 284,000 residents. The 40-59 age group makes up the majority of the population. The local labour force consists of 146,700 people, or 81.8% of the total population. With an unemployment rate of 1.1%, recent data indicates that employment in this area is significantly lower than in the rest of the United Kingdom. The gross annual income in Central Bedfordshire amounts to £33,508, which is higher than the national average of £30,629.

Why Food and Beverage businesses appeal to franchisees

There are 23 brands offering franchise options in the Food and Beverage sector. The Food and Beverage sector is just one example of a sector you could invest in. Could your ideal business be among our eight Ice Cream franchises, seven Vegan franchises, five Chocolate franchises, 15 Dessert franchises and six Bakery franchises available in the Food industry? Have a look to find out. If you're interested in the Hospitality and Food Services industry, you're not alone. In Central Bedfordshire, 9,000 people currently work in the sector.

Eager to know more? Here are three franchise business examples

If you're interested in the Food and Beverage sector, take a look at Heavenly Desserts. The brand is growing, with 21 outlets already in operation, and a desire to expand further. A total of £190,000, a substantial initial investment, is required to open a Heavenly Desserts franchise. You might want to consider getting a loan to cover the startup costs, in which case at least £110,000 of the total investment should come from your personal funds. Due to the higher startup costs, this option is not recommended for first-time franchisees. Investing in Heavenly Desserts entitles you to all the guidance, training and support you need to run your business successfully. And if you can't afford the startup costs on your own, you may qualify for financial aid.

You could also have a look at The Incredible Ice Cream Company. There are 50 locations open so far, and the network is expanding. Initially, you would need to invest £12,500 to get your own Incredible Ice Cream Company business up and running. Given these low startup costs, this option could be suitable for first-time franchisees. A small premises will also be required to operate this business. Financial assistance is available for eligible franchisees.

Wiltshire Farm Foods is a third interesting franchising opportunity in the Food and Beverage sector. This brand is expanding, counting 80 locations across the country. This investment entitles you to training, assistance and support from Wiltshire Farm Foods. You could also receive financial aid, if eligible. See our website for more information.

The Food and Beverage sector currently offers 23 investment opportunities. Point Franchise has almost 250 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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