Home Care Franchise opportunities to start in Wickford

Investing in Wickford could be your next move

Wickford, located in the East of England, currently offers many franchising opportunities. As a franchisee, you could run your own business while receiving expert training and support from an established brand. Keep reading to explore the options in the Basildon area. By exploring the sectors that appeal to you the most, you will find the franchises that best suit your interests and career objectives.

Recent figures show that 186,000 people live in Basildon. Residents aged 40 to 59 years old make up the majority of the population. Unemployment in the area (3.5%) is below par compared to the UK as a whole (4%). The labour force represents 81.0% of the local population, or 91,700 people. Across the UK, the average gross salary is just over £30,500. In the Basildon area, it is £32,823.

Have you considered Home Care services?

Are you interested in Home Care services? If so, there are nine available franchises to choose from across the UK. Home Care services is just one example of the options available in the Personal & Home Care Services sector. Other options include five Drainage franchises, four Medical franchises, two AC franchises, 11 Handyman franchises and five Gardening & Lawn Care franchises. Have a look, the perfect business opportunity for you could be a few clicks away.

Three brands worth your attention

Heritage Healthcare is an interesting franchise that has been operating in Home Care services since 2013. This business opportunity requires a significant initial investment of £95,994. You could get a loan to help cover startup costs, in which case your personal investment will usually need to cover 30 to 50% of the total investment. Heritage Healthcare asks for a minimum personal investment of £35,994. It is thus less appropriate for new investors.

Home Care services have many brands worth considering. Take a look at Right at Home. By joining its 49 franchises already in operation, you could contribute to this company's expansion. You will need to invest £120,000 to start operating your own Right at Home franchise, which is a substantial initial investment. Your personal investment should account for at least £40,000 of the total amount. The higher startup costs make this an opportunity best suited for most established franchisees with greater access to financial resources.

Finally, another interesting investment opportunity is Radfield Home Care. The brand is developing, with 13 locations currently in operation, and a desire to expand further. Starting a Radfield Home Care franchise will require you to invest a minimum of £90,000. At least £27,000 of this should come from your own personal investment. Due to the higher startup costs, this option is not recommended for first-time franchisees. A small premises will also be required to operate this business. You may qualify for financial assistance. See our website for more information.

There are currently nine franchising opportunities available in Home Care services. But you also have plenty of investment options in other sectors as well, including more than 232 franchising opportunities available on Point Franchise.

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