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.

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Manor Tutoring

Manor Tutoring

Personal & Home Care Services - Education

Metro Plumb

Metro Plumb

Personal & Home Care Services - Plumbing

Filta

Filta

Van Based - Van Based

Low Cost Franchises in the UK

The Travel Franchise
The Travel Franchise

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.

  • £2,995
    Minimum investment
  • £150,000
    Expected revenue after 2 years
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The Incredible Ice Cream Company
The Incredible Ice Cream Company

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.

  • £5,000
    Minimum investment
  • £100,000
    Expected revenue after 2 years
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Local Eats
Local Eats

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!

  • £6,000
    Minimum investment
  • £150,000
    Expected revenue after 2 years
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Metro Plumb
Metro Plumb

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!

  • £8,000
    Minimum investment
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Manor Tutoring
Manor Tutoring

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.

  • £9,500
    Minimum investment
  • £62,430
    Expected revenue after 2 years
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Access4Lofts
Access4Lofts

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!

  • £10,000
    Minimum investment
  • £210,000
    Expected revenue after 2 years
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Filta
Filta

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.

  • £10,000
    Minimum investment
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RE/MAX
RE/MAX

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.

  • £10,000
    Minimum investment
  • £300,000
    Expected revenue after 2 years
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Countrywide Signs
Countrywide Signs

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…

  • £10,000
    Minimum investment
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