Restaurant, Coffee Shop & Pub Franchise opportunities to start in Luton

Investing in Luton could be your next move

If you want to open a business in Luton, working for yourself but not on your own, then check out our franchising opportunities in the East of England. On this page, you will find a range of brands to choose from for becoming a franchisee in the Luton area and across the United Kingdom. Check out our different franchising options to find the sectors and brands that most appeal to you.

The population of Luton is 214,000. When broken down by age group, 20-39 year olds represent the largest portion of the population. The local unemployment rate of 5% among 103,100 economically active people, or 74.1% of the population, is slightly higher than the average in the UK. Salaries in Luton average £28,196 a year, while in the UK the average salary is just over £30,500.

Why Restaurant businesses appeal to franchisees

Are you interested in the Restaurant industry? If so, there are 88 available brands to choose from in the United Kingdom. You will find a lot of interesting franchising options, including 11 Fast Food franchises, 14 Takeaway franchises, five Sandwich franchises, two Burger franchises and four Pizza franchises. Have a look at the available brands to find out if your perfect match is among them. It may interest you to know that companies in the Luton area currently employ 4,500 people in the Hospitality and Food Services industry.

Here are three examples of franchise businesses

If working in the Restaurant industry appeals to you, take a look at Crepe Delicious. By joining its network of 25 franchisees, you could play a part in this brand's success. You will need an initial investment of £80,000 to start your own Crepe Delicious business. Your personal investment should account for at least £50,000 of the total amount. You may want to consider getting a loan to start a business in this sector. It is thus less appropriate for new investors. A large premises will also be required to operate this business. You may qualify for financial assistance.

If the Restaurant sector appeals to you, Café Rouge is another option you could consider. By joining its current 90 franchisees, you would be joining a growing brand network. You will need to invest £700,000 to begin running your own Café Rouge business, which is a substantial initial investment. Your personal investment should account for at least £350,000 of the total amount. Given these higher startup costs, this is an opportunity best suited for most established franchisees with greater access to financial resources.

Lastly, Wolf is an interesting franchising opportunity in the Restaurant sector. There are four locations open so far, and the network is expanding. To start your own Wolf franchise, you will need to invest £200,000, of which at least £100,000 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. You will also need to invest in a large premises to operate this business. If eligible, you might be able to benefit from financial aid. See our website for more information.

The Restaurant industry has many successful franchise businesses. We currently have 88 options available in this sector. Point Franchise offers a total of close to 250 franchising opportunities across a variety of sectors. So, if you're still looking for a brand that meets your needs, there are plenty of options for you to explore.

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