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Investing in a franchise in Birmingham

Located in the West Midlands, Birmingham is an area with business opportunities on the rise. If working as your own boss with a team behind you sounds appealing, take a look at our franchising possibilities in Birmingham and take the first step towards managing your own business. We offer a number of franchises to suit different budgets and career objectives. Take a look at our range of brands and sectors to see what might suit you.

Approximately 1,141,000 people currently live in Birmingham. The most represented age group is 20-39 years of age. The labour force in Birmingham amounts to 522,400 people, with an unemployment rate of 8.8%. This rate is slightly higher than the national average. The local income averages ?26,786 per year, which is slightly lower than the close to ?31,000 average income in the UK as a whole.

Have you considered the Casual Dining sector?

Are you interested in running your own business in the Casual Dining sector? Have a look at our 15 franchise opportunities available in this sector. The Casual Dining sector is actually part of the Restaurant services sector which offers a wider selection. There are currently three Frozen Yogurt franchises, five Noodle Bar franchises, three Juice Bar franchises, four Pizza franchises and five Sandwich franchises recruiting at this time. Amongst these options, there is likely to be one to suit your career goals and aspirations. If you're interested in the Hospitality and Food Services industry, you're not alone. In Birmingham, 27,000 people currently work in the industry.

Take a look at three franchise business examples

Veeno is a competitive business operating in the Casual Dining sector. Starting a Veeno franchise will require you to invest a minimum of ?80,000. At least ?35,000 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. You will also need to invest in a large premises to operate this business. An investment in this franchise entitles you to financial assistance, if eligible.

Shoryu Ramen is an interesting franchising opportunity in the Casual Dining sector. This brand is growing, counting 13 outlets in the United Kingdom. To start your business, you will need an initial investment of ?400,000. If you plan on getting a loan to cover the costs of opening a franchise, a personal investment of 30 to 50% of the total amount will usually be required. For Shoryu Ramen, the minimum personal investment is ?200,000. Due to the higher startup costs, this option is not recommended for first-time franchisees. You will also need to invest in a small premises to operate this business. If you can't cover the startup costs on your own, you could see if you qualify for financial aid.

Finally, have a look at Las Iguanas, another interesting Casual Dining franchise. By joining its 55 franchises already in operation, you could contribute to this company's expansion. You will need to invest ?700,000 to open your own Las Iguanas business. At least ?350,000 of this substantial amount 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. A large premises will also be required to operate this business. If you can't afford the startup costs on your own, you may qualify for financial aid. Visit our website for details.

If you would like to know more about franchise opportunities in the Casual Dining sector, have a browse through our 15 available options. Point Franchise currently has a total of close to 250 brands recruiting franchisees across a variety of sectors. Have a look to see which other sectors you might want to invest in.

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