Low cost franchise opportunities in the UK
If you want to start a UK business on a low budget, this selection of franchises under £10,000 offers a practical way in. Each option provides a proven model and solid support, giving you a cost-effective route to growth from day one.
Our favorite franchises
Low Cost Franchises in the UK
The Travel Franchise
All adventures begin with a single step…
Established in 2001, The Travel Franchise offers an award-winning business model for anyone who wants to start a travel business from home - even if they’ve never worked in travel before. Start planning and booking holidays after 5 days of virtual training and begin earning industry-leading commission from our 450+ travel suppliers. You’ll get ongoing support from a personal business development manager, plus a team of experienced head office staff with all ticketing done for you. You’re free to choose your own hours - some agents earn £40k working part-time, while others earn £100k+ full-time.
Franchisees also have the chance to join company trips abroad with the co-founders and celebrity brand ambassadors, including TV broadcaster Eamonn Holmes OBE.
- £2,995Minimum investment
- £150,000Expected revenue after 2 years
The Incredible Ice Cream Company
The Ice Cream Business That’s as Incredible as It Looks
Stop Press: Limited-Time Pilot Franchise Opportunity!
As we relaunch our exciting franchise proposition, we’re offering a select number of enthusiastic operators the chance to try out The Incredible Ice Cream Company and build your own business just in time for the key 2026 trading periods.
- £5,000Minimum investment
- £100,000Expected revenue after 2 years
Local Eats
Takeaway – The local way
Run your own Just Eat Style food ordering service and earn up to £70,000 in your first year with your proven model and unbeatable technology!
- £6,000Minimum investment
- £150,000Expected revenue after 2 years
Metro Plumb
If you have the plumbing skills we have the business expertise.
Why Start From Scratch When a Franchise is Ready to go?
Metro Plumb franchise is a great way to fast track that process, with all the business functions and support you need to get off to a flying start!
- £8,000Minimum investment
Manor Tutoring
Confidence-Boosting Learning Support
This is your opportunity to be part of something meaningful: a business that supports learners in a deeply human, personalised way — and gives you the tools, training, and backing to build a thriving local tutoring franchise.
Manor Tutoring was founded with a simple but powerful belief: that education should support the whole student — not just their grades, but their confidence, executive function, and sense of self. What began as Hampton Tutors LLC in the United States has grown into a trusted and thriving academic coaching model, now reimagined for the UK as Manor Tutoring.
- £9,500Minimum investment
- £62,430Expected revenue after 2 years
Access4Lofts
Creating space, creating profit!
Access4Lofts is a franchise business that helps utilise wasted space by providing quick, easy and affordable loft access and storage solutions.
There are now over 100 franchises across the UK!
- £10,000Minimum investment
- £210,000Expected revenue after 2 years
Filta
An owner/operator franchise that gives you the freedom to run your own business, be your own boss and grow as big as your ambition will take you.
Filta is a global leader in complete fryer management, with its own unique technology, exclusively used only by its franchise owners. Filta provide all the training you need to offer this unique service, required by every commercial kitchen in the UK.
- £10,000Minimum investment
RE/MAX
Build your future with the global real estate brand built for success.
RE/MAX England & Wales helps ambitious entrepreneurs build successful real estate businesses backed by a global brand. With a proven model, powerful marketing tools, and ongoing training and support, franchise owners gain the freedom to grow at their own pace — while being part of a worldwide network of property professionals.
- £10,000Minimum investment
- £300,000Expected revenue after 2 years
Countrywide Signs
THE Property Signage Experts
Countrywide Signs is a franchisor with almost 30 years impressive expertise in the property signage business, and its nationwide network is not yet at full capacity…
- £10,000Minimum investment

















