Food and Beverage Franchise opportunities to start in London

What to know before starting a business in London

The franchising possibilities in London, located in the London Region, are numerous. As a franchisee, you could have the independence of working alone with the support of a team behind you. Stay on this page to find out which brands you could work with in London. To begin, look for the line of work that interests you the most. This is a quick way to find the brand best suited to you.

London has a population of approximately 8,908,000 people. When broken down by age group, the majority of the population sits within the 20-39 category. London has an unemployment rate of 4.6% within its labour force of 4,739,500 people. This rate is high compared to the national average. London has an average annual salary of £41,220. This salary is significantly higher than the rest of the UK, which has an average income of just over £30,500.

Why the Food and Beverage sector appeals to franchisees

Are you interested in the Food and Beverage sector? You're likely to find a franchise worth considering among 23 brands across the United Kingdom. The Food and Beverage sector is just one example of a sector you could invest in. Could your ideal business be among our five Tea franchises, three Donut franchises, 15 Dessert franchises, six Bakery franchises and 11 Sweets franchises available in the Food industry? Have a look to find out. If you are thinking about joining the Hospitality and Food Services industry, you may be interested to know that 436,000 people have already made the decision to work in this industry in the London area.

Have a look at three franchise business examples

The Incredible Ice Cream Company operates in the Food and Beverage sector. By joining its network of 50 franchisees, you could play a part in this brand's success. An initial investment of £12,500 will enable you to open your own Incredible Ice Cream Company business. Given these low startup costs, this option could be suitable for first-time franchisees. Financial aid can be given in some circumstances.

You could also consider Wiltshire Farm Foods. This brand is developing, counting 80 outlets across the United Kingdom. Comprehensive training and support are available when you choose to invest in this franchise. You may also be eligible for financial assistance.

Finally, have a look at Heavenly Desserts, another attractive Food and Beverage franchise. By joining its current 21 franchisees, you would be joining a growing brand network. Opening a Heavenly Desserts franchise will require you to invest a minimum of £190,000. At least £110,000 of this should come from your own personal investment. Given these higher startup costs, this is an opportunity best suited for most established franchisees with greater access to financial resources. Heavenly Desserts also offers training and support to help you run your business successfully.

If you would like to take a look at more new business investment options in the Food and Beverage sector, we currently have 23 available opportunities. Whether you've already made the decision to invest or are still weighing your options, it's worth looking at different sectors. At Point Franchise, we have a total of almost 250 franchising opportunities to help you find the right fit.

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