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Blackburn and its prospects for new Businesses

Located in North West England, Blackburn is an area with business opportunities on the rise. If working as your own boss with a team behind you sounds appealing, have a look at our franchising options in Blackburn with Darwen and take the first step towards running your own business. Browsing our range of brands and sectors will allow you to pinpoint the type of business that is right for you.

A recent census found that 149,000 people live in Blackburn with Darwen. The majority of the population falls within the 0-19 age group. The local labour force consists of 66,100 people, or 71.6% of the total population. With an unemployment rate of 5%, recent data indicates that employment in this area is slightly higher than in the rest of the United Kingdom. The region's average gross annual income of ?23,609 is lower than the average income of close to ?31,000 across the United Kingdom.

Running a franchise in Cleaning services

Are you interested in running your own business in Cleaning services? Have a look at our 25 franchise opportunities available in this field. Among the business opportunities in this sector, you will find two Dry Cleaning franchises, seven Oven Cleaning franchises, nine Carpet Cleaning franchises, 11 Domestic Cleaning franchises and 10 Commercial Cleaning franchises. The perfect business to suit your career goals and aspirations might just be among them.

Eager to find out more? Here are three franchise business examples

Wilkins Chimney Sweep is a competitive franchise that has been operating in Cleaning services since 2010. By joining its current 10 franchisees, you would become a part of a growing brand network. A total of ?13,100, a reasonable initial investment, is required to open a Wilkins Chimney Sweep franchise. You might want to consider getting a loan to cover the startup costs, in which case at least ?5,500 of the total investment should come from your personal funds. Given these low startup costs, this option could be suitable for first-time franchisees. Also, if you can't afford the startup costs on your own, you may qualify for financial support.

Another possibility to consider is Homeclean. There are 25 outlets open so far, and the network is expanding. You will need to invest ?18,000 to start operating your own Homeclean business, which is a reasonable initial investment. Your personal investment should account for at least ?12,000 of the total amount. These relatively low startup costs make it a good option to pursue for first-time franchisees. If you can't afford the startup costs on your own, you may qualify for financial aid.

Lastly, Zero Dry Time is another interesting investment opportunity if you plan to invest in Cleaning services. Launched in 2006, the company is now mature and a leader within the sector, having developed its franchise community for 14 years. By joining its network of 60 franchisees, you could play a part in this brand's success. When investing in this franchise, you could be eligible for financial assistance. See our website for more information.

Cleaning services currently offer 25 franchising opportunities. If this sector doesn't suit your needs, don't worry. Point Franchise offers close to 250 franchise options across a variety of sectors to help you find your perfect investment opportunity.