Restaurant Franchise opportunities to start in Doncaster
Investing in Doncaster could be your next move
Are you considering opening a franchise? Doncaster, in Yorkshire and the Humber, could have a lot to offer. By becoming a franchisee, you could benefit from training and marketing support from an established brand while running your own business. Have a look at the brands currently recruiting in Doncaster. If you already know which line of work you'd like to pursue, check out our franchise opportunities in that sector. If not, have a browse and see what other options catch your eye. We have businesses to suit many different interests and career objectives.
Recent figures show that 311,000 people live in Doncaster. When broken down by age group, 40-59 year olds represent the largest portion of the population. Unemployment in the area (7.4%) is high compared to the UK as a whole (4%). The labour force represents 77.4% of the local population, or 144,400 people. Residents in the area earn £25,545 per year on average. This income is slightly lower than the country's average gross income, which reaches close to £31,000.
Running a Casual Dining franchise business
If you wish to open a business in the Casual Dining sector, take a look at our 15 brands currently recruiting franchisees in the sector. Bear in mind that the Restaurant services sector offers many investment opportunities in addition to those in the Casual Dining sector. Have a look through our five Noodle Bar franchise, two Burger franchises, 11 Fast Food franchises, four Pizza franchises and two Chicken franchises to find out if any suit your career goals and aspirations. In Doncaster, there are currently 7,000 people employed in the Hospitality and Food Services industry, so you would become a part of an established business community.
Three franchise business examples worth looking at
Café Rouge could be a great option for you if you're planning to invest in the Casual Dining sector. By joining its current 90 franchisees, you would be joining a growing brand network. A total of £700,000, a substantial initial investment, is required to start a Café Rouge franchise. You might want to consider getting a loan to cover the startup costs, in which case at least £350,000 of the total investment should come from your personal funds. Due to the higher startup costs, this option is not advisable for first-time franchisees. Financial assistance can be provided in some circumstances.
Bella Italia is another interesting franchising opportunity if you plan to invest in the Casual Dining sector. There are 100 locations open so far, and the network is expanding. Opening a Bella Italia business requires a substantial initial investment of £700,000. If you plan on getting a loan to cover the startup costs, Bella Italia asks for a personal investment of at least £350,000. For most franchises, this amount represents 30 to 50% of the total investment. It is thus less appropriate for new investors. A large premises will also be required to operate this business.
Finally, Las Iguanas could be another good option for you to invest in. By joining its 55 franchises already in operation, you could contribute to this company's expansion. In order to open a Las Iguanas business, a significant initial investment of £700,000 is required. If you plan on getting a loan to cover the startup costs, you will usually need to cover 30 to 50% of the total investment yourself. Las Iguanas requires a personal investment of at least £350,000. It is thus less appropriate for new investors. 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. Visit our website for details.
If you are thinking about opening a franchise business in the Casual Dining sector, you might be interested to browse our 15 available brands. If you are still not sure which sector best suits your needs, have a look through our range of close to 250 franchising opportunities across a variety of sectors on Point Franchise.
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