Retail Franchise opportunities to start in Dewsbury

Dewsbury is an attractive town to invest in

If you want to open a business in Dewsbury, working for yourself but not on your own, then check out our franchising opportunities in Yorkshire and the Humber. On this page, you will find a range of brands to choose from for becoming a franchisee in the Kirklees area and across the UK. With your interests and business goals in mind, have a look at our selection of franchising options.

The population of Kirklees is 439,000. The most prevalent age group in the population is 40 to 59 years old. The area has 203,300 economically active people, representing 75.0% of the population, with an unemployment rate of 2.8%. This rate is significantly lower than the country's 4% national average. The local income averages £26,934 per year, which is slightly lower than the £30,629 average income in the UK as a whole.

Why the High Street Shops sector might be a good option for you

Across the UK, there are 19 franchises operating in the High Street Shops sector. In fact, we have a wide range of options in the Retail sector including the franchises in the High Street Shops sector. You can pick from two Greeting Card franchises, three Fashion franchises, two Cosmetic franchises, two Music Shop franchises and four Tool franchises today.

Here are three examples of franchise businesses

If working in the High Street Shops sector appeals to you, take a look at Cash Converters. Initially established in 1984, Cash Converters, now a leader in the sector, has gained 36 years of experience since first opening. The brand's network is made up of 200 franchisees, which promote its exposure. In order to start a Cash Converters business, a substantial initial investment of £100,000 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. Cash Converters asks for a personal investment of at least £39,000. The higher startup costs make this an opportunity best suited for most established franchisees with greater access to financial resources.

Check out Tubz Vending. The brand benefits from a well-established network and good visibility, running in 300 franchise locations. An initial investment of £3,295 will allow you to start your own Tubz Vending business. These low startup costs make it a good option to pursue for first-time franchisees. A small premises will also be required to operate this business.

Finally, Post & Packing, open since 2012, is another interesting option. This brand is growing quickly, counting 11 outlets in the UK. You will need to invest £50,000 to open your own Post & Packing business. At least £35,000 of this should come from your own personal investment. The higher startup costs make this an opportunity best suited for most established franchisees with greater access to financial resources.

If you would like to have a look at more new business investment options in the High Street Shops sector, we currently have 19 available opportunities. Point Franchise has close to 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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