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Chester is an attractive town to invest in

Franchising is a great way to start your own business, while benefitting from the comprehensive support of an established brand. Have a look at our selection of brands in Chester, located in the Cheshire West and Chester area in North West England, where many companies are currently recruiting. Deciding which sector you'd like to work in will lead you to the brands that best suit your needs and career goals.

Recent figures show that 341,000 people live in Cheshire West and Chester. The most prevalent age group in the population falls in the 60+ age bracket. Cheshire West and Chester has an unemployment rate of 2.1% within its labour force of 160,000 people. This rate is very low compared to the national average. Across the United Kingdom, the annual gross salary is ?30,629 on average. In the region of Cheshire West and Chester, it is ?30,557.

Why choose to operate in the Professional Services sector?

If you wish to run a business in the Professional Services sector, take a look at our 41 franchises currently recruiting franchisees in the sector. The Professional Services sector is part of the B2B Services sector which offers a wide range of interesting options. These include six Recruitment franchises, 10 Marketing franchises, seven Training franchises, 27 B2B franchises and three Legal & Solicitor franchises. See if any catch your eye.

Check out three available franchise opportunities

The Professional Services sector offers a variety of brands to choose from, including Driver Hire. Launched in 1983, Driver Hire has gained many loyal customers over the past 37 years. This brand is growing, counting 100 locations across the country. A total of ?40,000 is required to start a Driver Hire franchise. You might want to consider getting a loan to cover the startup costs, in which case at least ?32,000 of the total investment should come from your personal funds. The higher startup costs make this an opportunity best suited for most established franchisees with greater access to financial resources. Training and assistance provided by Driver Hire will help you lead your business in the right direction. And, if eligible, you might be able to benefit from financial aid.

CPA Online is an interesting franchising opportunity in the Professional Services sector. By joining its 10 franchises already in operation, you could contribute to this company's expansion. Opening a CPA Online franchise will require you to invest a minimum of ?14,750. At least ?7,375 of this should come from your own personal investment. Given these low startup costs, this opportunity is suitable for both first-time investors and established franchisees. If you feel uncertain about starting your own business, you may feel more secure in taking on a franchise. CPA Online can support you with comprehensive training and assistance to help your business reach its full potential.

Lastly, Bartercard UK is another interesting franchise option if you plan to invest in the Professional Services sector. There are 75 outlets open so far, and the network is expanding. A reasonable initial investment of ?6,000 will enable you to start your own Bartercard UK business. In most cases, your personal investment should represent 30 to 50% of the total amount. Bartercard UK requires you to personally invest at least ?2,000. You could potentially apply for a loan to cover the remaining costs. Whether you're an established franchisee or a first-time investor, the low startup costs mean that this could be a good option for you. When investing in this franchise, you could be eligible for financial assistance. Visit our website for more information.

The Professional Services sector offers many interesting investment opportunities, including our 41 franchise options. If you're curious about franchising options in other sectors, Point Franchise has close to 250 brands to pick from.