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Starting a new business in Aldridge

If you want to open your own business, you may find that Aldridge has a lot to offer. Many companies are currently looking for franchisees in the Walsall area. Keep reading to see if running a franchise could be a good option for you! We offer a number of franchises to suit different budgets and career goals. Have a look at our selection of brands and sectors to see what might suit you.

There are an estimated 283,000 people living in the Walsall area. The most represented age range is 0-19 years of age. The community has a 6.7% unemployment rate, which is slightly higher than the national average of 4%. There are 130,000 economically active people in the area, representing 75.7% of the total population. The average annual income across the UK is just over ?30,500. With a gross salary averaging ?24,014, residents of Walsall have a lower salary than the national average.

Why the Food sector might be a good option for you

There are currently 136 opportunities to invest in the Food sector. If you would like to operate a business in this field, keep reading. Have a browse through, six Bakery franchises, eight Ice Cream franchises, five Juice franchises and three Smoothie franchises to find out if any suit your career goals and aspirations. Opening a business is not a simple feat, but becoming a franchisee makes running your own business much more feasible. The Walsall region offers plenty of opportunities for starting a new and exciting business venture of your own. The Hospitality and Food Services industry is a busy one in the region, already employing 4,000 people. So, what is stopping you from starting your own business in Walsall today?

Take a look at these three business examples

The Food industry has many franchise options available, such as Wafflemeister. There are 24 locations open so far, and the network is expanding. A total of ?150,000, a significant initial investment, is required to open a Wafflemeister franchise. You might want to consider getting a loan to cover the startup costs, in which case at least ?100,000 of the total investment should come from your personal funds. Due to the higher startup costs, this option is not recommended for first-time franchisees. You will also need to invest in a small premises to operate this business. You will have all the guidance you need to manage your business thanks to the training and support provided by Wafflemeister. And if you can't afford the startup costs on your own, you may qualify for financial assistance.

Another opportunity worth considering is Heavenly Desserts. By joining its 21 franchises already in operation, you could contribute to this company's expansion. To start your own Heavenly Desserts franchise, you will need to invest ?190,000, of which at least ?110,000 should be your own personal investment. You could apply for a loan to help cover the remaining startup costs. Given these higher startup costs, this opportunity is less suitable for first-time franchisees. Heavenly Desserts also offers training and support to help you run your business successfully.

Finally, another interesting investment opportunity is Snack Aid, which opened in 2013. Opening a Snack Aid franchise will require you to invest a minimum of ?4,259. At least ?2,555 of this should come from your own personal investment. Given these low startup costs, this option could be suitable for first-time franchisees. By investing in this established brand, you can benefit from access to expert training and support

Opening a franchise in the Food industry has great potential. If you're interested, explore our 136 available options. If you're still torn between different sectors, no problem! Point Franchise offers almost 250 franchising opportunities across a variety of sectors. Enjoy exploring your options.