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Bletchley and its prospects for new Businesses

If you'd like to open your own business but don't know where to start, a franchise might just be the solution. Bletchley, situated in South East England, could be a good place to start as there are many businesses currently recruiting franchisees in the Milton Keynes area. We offer franchise investment options in a variety of sectors. Why not look into the sector that appeals to you the most?

A recent census found that 269,000 people live in Milton Keynes. Residents aged 0 to 19 years old make up the majority of the population. Unemployment affects 4% of the UK population. With a rate of 4.8%, unemployment in this area is slightly higher than the national average. The labour force amounts to 140,300 people, representing 82.2% of the population. Residents in the area earn ?32,644 per year on average. This income is slightly higher than the national average gross income, which reaches just over ?30,500.

The Food industry could be the right choice for you

Across the United Kingdom, there are currently 136 opportunities to run your own franchise in the Food sector. Among the business opportunities in this sector, you will find four Waffle franchises, nine Healthy Food franchises, seven Vegan franchises, three Weight Loss franchises and 15 Dessert franchises. The perfect business to suit your career goals and aspirations might just be among them.

Read about these three brands to see what franchise opportunities exist

The Food sector has many franchise opportunities available, such as Shakeaway. By joining its current 40 franchisees, you would be joining a growing brand network. In order to start a Shakeaway business, a substantial initial investment of ?100,000 is required. If you plan on getting a loan to cover the startup costs, you will generally need to cover 30 to 50% of the total investment yourself. Shakeaway asks for a personal investment of at least ?40,000. Given these higher startup costs, this opportunity is less suitable for first-time franchisees. You will also need to invest in a large premises to operate this business. If eligible, you might be entitled to financial assistance.

If the Food industry appeals to you, Cinnabon is another option you could consider. Initially established in 2004, Cinnabon now has over 16 years of experience under its belt. It is now firmly rooted in the market, counting 1,300 franchise locations.

Finally, another possibility to consider is Snack Aid. The brand has been operating since 2013. This business opportunity requires a reasonable initial investment of ?4,259. You could get a loan to help cover startup costs, in which case your personal investment will typically need to cover 30 to 50% of the total investment. Snack Aid requires a minimum personal investment of ?2,555. Given these low startup costs, this opportunity is suitable for both first-time investors and established franchisees. Financial aid can be given in some circumstances. See eligibility details on our website.

If you would like to work in the Food sector, the perfect business opportunity could be waiting for you among our 136 available franchises in the sector. If you're curious about franchising opportunities in other sectors, Point Franchise has close to 250 brands to choose from.