Page 2 - Food Franchise Opportunities Runcorn

What can Runcorn offer to new businesses?

If you're thinking about running your own business in Runcorn, located in North West England, you should look at franchising options. Several brands are currently recruiting in the Halton area. As a franchisee you could manage your own business while benefitting from comprehensive support. Keep reading to find out if this could be for you. Deciding which sector you'd like to work in will lead you to the businesses that best suit your needs and career goals.

The Halton area has 128,000 residents. The majority of the population falls within the 40-59 age range. The region has a labour force of 62,400 people, or 79.9% of the total population. The unemployment rate (2.8%) is very low compared to the rest of the UK. The annual income in the United Kingdom is ?30,629 on average. The people of Halton earn an average annual salary of ?26,304, slightly lower than the national average.

Why start a franchise in the Food sector?

Are you interested in the Food industry? If so, there are 136 available brands to choose from across the United Kingdom. There are five Tea franchises, nine Healthy Food franchises, 23 Food and Beverage franchises, six Milkshake franchises and eight Ice Cream franchises recruiting at this time. Our selection is likely to have an option that suits your career goals and aspirations.

Three franchises that could interest you

Baguette Express is a competitive franchise that has been operating in the Food industry since 1999. Baguette Express has proved itself to be a successful business and leader in the field in its 21 years since opening. There are 38 locations open so far, and the network is expanding. You will need an initial investment of ?60,000 to open your own Baguette Express business. Your personal investment should account for at least ?30,000 of the total amount. You may want to consider getting a loan to start a business in this sector. Due to the higher startup costs, this option is not recommended for first-time franchisees.

Wafflemeister is an interesting franchise option in the Food sector. By joining its current 24 franchisees, you would be joining a growing brand network. This business opportunity requires a significant initial investment of ?150,000. You could get a loan to help cover startup costs, in which case your personal investment will usually need to cover 30 to 50% of the total investment. Wafflemeister requires a minimum personal investment of ?100,000. Due to the higher startup costs, this option is not advisable for first-time franchisees.

Lastly, Heavenly Desserts is another interesting brand operating in the Food industry. To start your business, you will need an initial investment of ?190,000. If you plan on getting a loan to cover the costs of opening a franchise, a personal investment of 30 to 50% of the total amount will typically be required. For Heavenly Desserts, the minimum personal investment is ?110,000. Given these higher startup costs, this opportunity is less suitable for first-time franchisees. Financial aid can be given in some circumstances. See eligibility details on our website.

If you would like to have a look at more new business investment options in the Food industry, we currently have 136 available opportunities. If you're interested in exploring franchising options in other sectors, Point Franchise has 236 brands to choose from.