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Southampton is waiting for you to start a franchise business

You could start your own business by becoming a franchisee in Southampton. There are a number of opportunities to choose from in Southampton, located in the South East of England. Check out our range of brands and start running your own business with a team behind you. Starting a business should be exciting! Have a look at our selection of franchising options, starting with the sectors that you feel most passionate about.

There are 253,000 people in the Southampton region. When broken down by age group, 20-39 year olds represent the largest portion of the population. Approximately 138,000 people are economically active in the region, representing 79.5% of the population. The unemployment rate 5.7% is high compared to the UK average 4%. Southampton has an average annual income of ?26,049. This salary is slightly lower than the rest of the United Kingdom, which has an average salary of ?30,629.

Why the Professional Services sector appeals to franchisees

If you wish to open a business in the Professional Services sector, take a look at our 41 brands currently recruiting franchisees in the field. The B2B Services sector offers a variety of options in addition to those in the Professional Services sector. These include three Media franchises, six Recruitment franchises, two Business Coaching franchises, 38 Management franchises and two Consulting franchises. Take a look at the brands available to see which could be your perfect match.

Here are three examples of franchise businesses

If you're planning to invest in the Professional Services sector, take a look at CPA Online. By joining its current 10 franchisees, you would be joining a growing brand network. A total of ?14,750, an affordable initial investment, is required to start a CPA Online franchise. You might want to consider getting a loan to cover the startup costs, in which case at least ?7,375 of the total investment should come from your personal funds. These low startup costs make it a good option to pursue for first-time franchisees. Training and assistance provided by CPA Online will help you take your business in the right direction.

Bartercard UK is another interesting franchising opportunity if you plan to invest in the Professional Services sector. The brand is growing, with 75 outlets currently in operation, and a desire to expand further. Starting a Bartercard UK franchise will require you to invest a minimum of ?6,000. At least ?2,000 of this should come from your own personal investment. These relatively low startup costs make it a good option to pursue for first-time franchisees. When investing in this franchise, you could be eligible for financial assistance.

Finally, if the Professional Services sector appeals to you, Driver Hire is another option you could consider. Initially established in 1983, the brand's extensive experience, good reputation and wide exposure are valuable assets. There are 100 locations open so far, and the network is expanding. Opening a Driver Hire business requires an initial investment of ?40,000. At least ?32,000 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. An investment in this franchise entitles you to expert training and support as well as financial aid, if eligible. See our website for more information.

If you are interested in the Professional Services sector and would like to discover more franchising opportunities, check out the 41 brands available in this sector. At Point Franchise, we have almost 250 new business investment opportunities available, giving you plenty to choose from in other sectors as well.

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