Food and Beverage Franchise opportunities to start in Margate

Opening a franchise business in Margate

Are you considering opening a franchise? Margate, in the South East of England, could have a lot to offer. By becoming a franchisee, you could receive training and marketing support from an established brand while running your own business. Take a look at the brands currently recruiting in Thanet. With your interests and career objectives in mind, have a look at our selection of franchising opportunities.

There are 142,000 people living in the Thanet region. The 60+ age group has the highest concentration within the population. Unemployment in the area (3.8%) is comparable to the United Kingdom as a whole (4%). The labour force represents 74.3% of the local population, or 60,400 people. For the Thanet area, the average income is £24,959, which is slightly lower than the UK average salary of close to £31,000.

Why the Food and Beverage sector might be a good option for you

If you would like to operate a Food and Beverage franchise, you are likely to find one that interests you among 23 available across the UK. There are also four Waffle franchises, nine Healthy Food franchises, three Wine franchises, three Natural Food franchises and 14 Drinks franchises recruiting franchisees in the Food sector, alongside the Food and Beverage options. Have a look to find out whether any fit your career goals and aspirations. If you are thinking about starting a business in Hospitality and Food Services, Thanet could be a good place to do it. Indeed, 4,000 people have already made the decision to work in this field in the Thanet area.

Read about these three brands to see what franchise options exist

Crêpeaffaire is an interesting franchise operating in the Food and Beverage sector. By joining its current 24 franchisees, you would be joining a growing brand network. To open your own Crêpeaffaire franchise, you will need to invest £200,000, of which at least £130,000 should be your own personal investment. You could apply for a loan to help cover the remaining startup costs. Due to the higher startup costs, this option is not advisable for first-time franchisees. You will also need to invest in a large premises to operate this business. If you can't afford the startup costs on your own, you may qualify for financial aid.

Another brand worth considering is Baguette Express. First launched in 1999, Baguette Express has acquired valuable experience in the sector in its 21 years since first opening. There are 38 locations open so far, and the network is expanding. In order to open a Baguette Express business, an initial investment of £60,000 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. Baguette Express asks for a personal investment of at least £30,000. It is thus less appropriate for new investors. You may be eligible for financial assistance. See our website for details.

Finally, Bagel Corner could be another good option for you to invest in. The brand is developing, with 30 outlets already in operation, and a desire to expand further.

The Food and Beverage sector currently has 23 new business investment opportunities. Whether you've already decided to invest or are still weighing your options, it's worth exploring different sectors. At Point Franchise, we offer a total of almost 250 franchising opportunities to help you find the right fit.

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