Retail Stores Franchise Opportunities Manchester
Natures Purest
Organic Baby Clothes and Products
Natures Purest is the top choice for baby products made of organic and naturally coloured cotton.
Ann Summers
A taste of summer
Ann Summers is a globally recognised and iconic brand that is known for being daring, provocative, and sticking to the company’s promise
SPAR
Bigger is Better
SPAR is the largest food store chain in the world operating with over 12,500 stores in more than 40 countries.
The Original Poster Company
The leading franchised distributor of greeting cards
OPC has been producing ranges of greetings cards, wrap, bags and displays, distributing them through a franchise network.
Equivalenza
Discover A World of Fragrances From Your Home
Find Your Perfume, Olfactory Family or Ingredient
Marks and Spencer
We are a world leader when it comes to the retail of top quality clothing, food products, and home supplies.
Ecigwizard
Ecigwizard or Electronic Cigarettes Ltd. is the largest online and offline retailer of e-cigarettes in the UK and a one-stop shop for a wide range of products designed for both newbies and experienced vapers
- £290,000Expected revenue after 2 years
Pandora
Pandora jewellery had sprung its roots as a small Danish jewellery shop to dominating the world’s jewellery market
Nixy
Fantastic Opportunity to be part of a High End Fabulous Fashion Brand that represents Elegance and Style
Nixy® offers chic, high end contemporary women’s wear. We believe in making a fashion statement, no matter where you are
Noa Noa
Inspired By The Bohemian Woman
Noa Noa is known for being inspired by the modern Bohemian woman with a powerful expression and vision who will not allow herself to be dictated to by time in any shape or form.
Rush Hair
HAIR & BEAUTY
Rush Hair is a globally competitive brand dedicated to giving professional hair care services to everyone in the world.
Skechers
Skechers is a global leader in performance and lifestyle footwear industry, valuing at $3.56 billion. We design, develop, and market more than 3,000 styles for men, women, and children.
River Island
The leader of the global fashion industry with more than 60 years of retail experience
Mr Arkwright's Tool Emporium
The Perfect Tool for a Franchise Success
Mr Arkwright’s Tool Emporium is one of the leading traditional tool store in the UK.
- £200,000Expected revenue after 2 years
Tubz Vending
Take advantage of this massive opportunity.
Franchisees needed to help supply our famous Tubz vending towers with confectionary and toys to thousands of businesses throughout the UK.
Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger is an American international clothing corporation that designs and manufacture luxurious apparel for men, women and children with a vast array of licensed products.
Uber
We have been in the hair and beauty business for over 20 years and we’re currently the process of launching our Uber range of products.
Budgens
Your independently owned food retailer at the heart of your local community.
Budgens is a community retailer based in the UK ranging from petrol forecourts and supermarkets.
Cartridge World
The World Leader in Ink and Toner Replacement Cartridges
Cartridge World is the leading printer cartridge retail in the world
- £153,000Expected revenue after 2 years
The London Vape Company
The Leading Vape Company in London
With five stores in total, and the opportunity of endless yearly growth, we are looking for new members of the London Vape Co family to help us grow even more! We’re offering a franchising opportunity that puts you at the centre of London’s fastest growing vaping company.
- £230,000Expected revenue after 2 years
- £75,000Expected revenue after 2 years
Body Shop
The Body Shop International plc, is one of the world’s leaders in the cosmetic and skin care industry.
We offer a wide range of products including bath & body, skincare, makeup, fragrance, hair care and hand care.
- £50,000Expected revenue after 2 years
Clarks
Shoes Experts
For almost two centuries, Clarks has played well in the industry revolutionising shoes, defining generation from generations and innovating shoe styles and designs.
Bargain booze
Select convenience
We are one of the leading off-license and convenience store groups in the UK
Build-A-Bear
Making Dreams Come True
Build-A-Bear provides a magical place where dreams and stuffed animals are made
Calzedonia
Under you
Calzedonia is the leading and one of the largest fashion retail brands across the globe
- £320,000Expected revenue after 2 years
Platinum Business Partners
At Platinum Business Partners, we have a proven recipe for creating a successful e-commerce business by selling products online without having to make, handle, or ship them.
Arabian Oud
Arabian Oud is the largest oriental perfume retailer and the premium provider of Arabian perfumes, scents and oils in the world.
Urban Planters
Indoor forestry experts
We supply plants and plant-related products for your office, workplace or home
Mac Tools
Mac Tools produce tools that have been manufactured with the highest specifications to exceed national standards.
Vapestore
Vaping the way to Success
Online retailer specializing in the selling of innovative vaping technology and high quality e-liquid or e-juice
Printing.com
The home of low cost, hi-definition print
Printing.com is a fast-growing UK- based printing company that has over 300 outlets in the UK and Ireland.
- £204,000Expected revenue after 2 years
Karen Millen
Luxury Women's Clothes and Fashion
Karen Millen is a multinational British-born women’s clothing retailer; we specialise in tailoring, coats, footwear, and eveningwear.
Local Appliance Rentals
You name it, we rent it
Local Appliances Rentals or LAR is the primary choice for domestic appliances lease.
Is Manchester a good place to become a franchisee?
Discover the business options waiting for you in Manchester, situated in North West England. On this page you'll find a selection of brands that could make you a franchisee in the Manchester area. Becoming a franchisee would allow you to run your own business and benefit from comprehensive support. Starting a business should be exciting! Have a look at our range of franchising opportunities, starting with the sectors that you feel most passionate about.
The population of Manchester is 548,000. The most prevalent age group in the population is 20 to 39 years old. In terms of employment, the region has an economically active population of 276,800 people (71.3%), of which the unemployment rate is 6.3%. This figure is slightly higher than the average unemployment rate in the United Kingdom. Manchester has an average annual income of ?25,609, which is slightly lower than the national average salary of just over ?30,500.
Running a Retail franchise business
There are 61 franchises in the Retail industry to choose from. There are two Greeting Card franchises, three Fashion franchises, two Cosmetic franchises, two Music Shop franchises and three Craft franchises recruiting at this time. Our range is likely to have an option that suits your career goals and aspirations. If you are considering joining the Retail industry, you may be interested to know that 34,000 people have already made the decision to work in this sector in the Manchester area.
Three examples of available franchise business possibilities
If you would like to invest in the Retail industry, The Original Poster Company could be a good option. First established in 1991, The Original Poster Company now has over 29 years of experience under its belt. There are 70 outlets open so far, and the network is expanding. Financial aid can be given in some circumstances.
Zip Yard is an interesting franchising opportunity in the Retail industry. If you can't cover the startup costs on your own, you may qualify for financial assistance.
Finally, Ecigwizard is another successful brand that has been operating in the Retail industry since 2011. By joining its network of 45 franchisees, you could contribute to this up-and-coming brand's success. You will need to invest ?60,000 to begin running your own Ecigwizard business. Your personal investment should account for at least ?40,000 of the total amount. Due to the higher startup costs, this option is not recommended for first-time franchisees. Also, if you can't afford the startup costs on your own, you may qualify for financial support. See our website for details.
If you would like to know more about franchise opportunities in the Retail industry, have a look through our 61 available options. But you also have plenty of investment possibilities in other sectors as well, including more than 232 franchising opportunities available on Point Franchise.

















































































