Retail Franchise opportunities to start in Bloxwich
Bloxwich is an attractive town to invest in
Bloxwich, located in the West Midlands, currently offers many franchising opportunities. As a franchisee, you could manage your own business while receiving expert training and support from an established brand. Keep reading to explore the options in the Walsall area. By exploring the sectors that appeal to you the most, you will find the franchises that best suit your interests and business objectives.
Walsall has a population of approximately 283,000 people. The 0-19 age group makes up the majority of the population. The 6.7% unemployment rate among the 130,000 economically active people in the area is slightly higher than the UK average. Across the UK, the annual gross salary is just over £30,500 on average. In the area of Walsall, it is £24,014.
The High Street Shops sector and its business options
In the UK, there are 19 franchises recruiting in the High Street Shops sector. In fact, the Retail sector as a whole offers a wide variety of franchises to invest in, including two Greeting Card franchises, four Printing franchises, three Craft franchises, four Sweet Shop franchises and three E Cigarette franchises. Have a look at our available brands to find a potential match.
Check out three available franchise opportunities
Initially established in 2012, Post & Packing operates in the High Street Shops sector. The brand is developing quickly, with 11 outlets already in operation, and a desire to expand further. To open your own Post & Packing franchise, you will need to invest £50,000, of which at least £35,000 should be your own personal investment. You could apply for a loan to help cover the remaining startup costs. Given these higher startup costs, this opportunity is less suitable for first-time franchisees. If you can't cover the startup costs on your own, you could find out if you qualify for financial aid.
Another interesting investment opportunity is CAVAVIN. By joining its network of 160 franchisees, you would become a part of a strong business community. In order to start a CAVAVIN 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. CAVAVIN asks for a personal investment of at least £40,000. Due to the higher startup costs, this option is not advisable for first-time franchisees. A large premises will also be required to operate this business. If you can't afford the startup costs on your own, you may be eligible for financial assistance. See eligibility details on our website.
Finally, Apollo Blinds is another interesting franchise option if you plan to invest in the High Street Shops sector. Launched in 1972, Apollo Blinds has gained many dedicated customers over the past 48 years. By joining its network of 50 franchisees, you could play a part in this brand's success. You will need an initial investment of £20,000 to start your own Apollo Blinds business. These low startup costs make it a good option to pursue for first-time franchisees.
If you are thinking about running a franchise business in the High Street Shops sector, you might be interested to browse our 19 available brands. If you're interested in exploring franchising opportunities in other sectors, Point Franchise has 236 brands to pick from.
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