Retail Franchise opportunities to start in Canterbury

Is Canterbury a good place to become a franchisee?

Canterbury, located in South East England, offers a variety of new business investment opportunities, especially if you like working for yourself but not on your own. Learn more about our franchising options here. You might just find the right brand for starting your own business in the Canterbury area. We offer franchise investment opportunities in many different sectors. Why not look into the sector that appeals to you the most?

There are 165,000 people living in the Canterbury region. The majority of the population sits within the 20-39 age category. Unemployment affects 4% of the UK population. With a rate of 2.4%, unemployment in this area is significantly lower than the national average. The labour force amounts to 73,500 people, representing 71.0% of the population. Residents of Canterbury have an annual average income of £31,483. In comparison, the average gross salary in the UK is £30,629.

Have you considered the High Street Shops sector?

Are you interested in the High Street Shops sector? If so, there are 19 available franchises to choose from in the UK. There are also two Greeting Card franchises, two Cosmetic franchises, 19 Retail franchises, three Toy Store franchises and two Music Shop franchises recruiting franchisees in the Retail sector, alongside the High Street Shops options. Have a look to see whether any fit your career goals and aspirations. In the Canterbury area, the Retail industry provides work for 8,000 people.

Three franchises that could interest you

Apollo Blinds is a competitive business operating in the High Street Shops sector. Initially established in 1972, Apollo Blinds has gained expertise and customer loyalty in its 48 years since opening. An initial investment of £20,000 will enable you to start your own Apollo Blinds business. These low startup costs make it a good option to pursue for first-time franchisees.

Another possibility to consider is Mail Boxes Etc. With a vast network of 1,600 locations, the brand knows how to support its franchisees. You will need to invest £60,000 to begin running your own Mail Boxes Etc. business, which is an affordable initial investment. Your personal investment should account for at least £25,000 of the total amount. Given these low startup costs, this option could be suitable for first-time franchisees. Also, if you can't cover the startup costs alone, you may be able to benefit from financial assistance.

As a final High Street Shops franchise option, take a look at Promedica24. The brand is expanding, with 100 outlets already in operation, and a desire to expand further. Opening a Promedica24 business requires a reasonable initial investment of £40,000. At least £1,000 should come from your own personal investment. These relatively low startup costs make it a good option to pursue for first-time franchisees. Eligible candidates may apply for financial aid. See eligibility details on our website.

Many businesses are already operating in the High Street Shops sector. We currently have 19 franchise options available in the sector. You will find a total of almost 250 franchise opportunities here on Point Franchise. So if you haven't settled on one sector yet, take your time and explore all the options.

NOMIS and the ONS provided the data shown on this page. This text was automatically generated by LabSense.