Restaurant Franchise opportunities to start in Leighton Buzzard

Leighton Buzzard: A great location to start a business

Are you considering opening a franchise? Leighton Buzzard, in the East of England, could have a lot to offer. By becoming a franchisee, you could benefit from training and marketing support from an established brand while managing your own business. Check out the brands currently recruiting in Central Bedfordshire. Explore our extensive possibilities in order to find the right franchise for you, and you'll be one step closer to starting your own business.

There are approximately 284,000 people currently living in Central Bedfordshire. The population's most prevalent age group is made up of 40-59 year olds. The 1.1% unemployment rate among the 146,700 economically active people in the area is significantly lower than the national average. The region's average gross annual income of £33,508 is higher than the average income of £30,629 across the UK.

The Casual Dining sector could be the right choice for you

There are 15 brands offering franchise options in the Casual Dining sector. The Casual Dining sector is just one example of a sector you could invest in. Could your ideal business be among our two Chicken franchises, three Pub & Bar franchises, three Juice Bar franchises, four Halal franchises and five Noodle Bar franchises available in the Restaurant industry? Have a look to find out. In the Central Bedfordshire area, the Hospitality and Food Services industry provides work for 9,000 people.

Have a look at these three business examples

If you'd like to run your own Casual Dining business, Café Rouge could be a great option for you. The brand is developing, with 90 locations already in operation, and a desire to expand further. To start your business, you will need an initial investment of £700,000. If you intend to get a loan to cover the costs of opening a franchise, a personal investment of 30 to 50% of the total amount will usually be required. For Café Rouge, the minimum personal investment is £350,000. Given these higher startup costs, this opportunity is less suitable for first-time franchisees. You will also need to invest in a large premises to operate this business. Also, if you can't afford the startup costs on your own, you may qualify for financial support.

Wolf is another interesting option. There are four outlets open so far, and the network is expanding. This business opportunity requires a significant initial investment of £200,000. You could get a loan to help cover startup costs, in which case your personal investment will generally need to cover 30 to 50% of the total investment. Wolf requires a minimum personal investment of £100,000. Given these higher startup costs, this opportunity is less suitable for first-time franchisees. You will also need to invest in a large premises to operate this business. Also, if you can't cover the startup costs alone, you may be able to benefit from financial assistance.

Lastly, Shoryu Ramen is another interesting brand operating in the Casual Dining sector. In order to start a Shoryu Ramen business, a substantial initial investment of £400,000 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. Shoryu Ramen asks for a personal investment of at least £200,000. Given these higher startup costs, this is an opportunity best suited for most established franchisees with greater access to financial resources. Financial aid can be provided in some circumstances. Visit our website for more information.

If you would like to take a look at more new business investment options in the Casual Dining sector, we currently have 15 available opportunities. Point Franchise currently has a total of 236 brands recruiting franchisees across a range of sectors. Have a browse to see which other sectors you might want to invest in.

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