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What can Stanford-le-Hope offer to new businesses?

If you want to start a business in Stanford-le-Hope, working for yourself but not on your own, then check out our franchising options in the East of England. On this page, you will find a variety of brands to choose from for becoming a franchisee in the Thurrock area and across the United Kingdom. If you already know which line of work you'd like to pursue, look into our franchise opportunities in that sector. If not, look around and see what other options catch your eye. We have businesses to suit many different interests and career goals.

There are an estimated 173,000 people in the Thurrock area. The 0-19 age group is the most represented within the population. The labour force makes up 81.5% of the population, or approximately 89,300 people. The region has an unemployment rate of 5.5% which is slightly higher than the national average of 4%. The annual income in the UK is just over ?30,500 on average. The people of Thurrock earn an average annual salary of ?30,610, in line with the country's average.

Does the Casual Dining sector appeal to you?

In the UK, you will find 15 franchises recruiting in the Casual Dining sector. In fact, the Restaurant industry as a whole offers a wide range of franchises to invest in, including two Burger franchises, two Chicken franchises, nine Coffee, Cafe & Coffee Shop franchises, 15 Restaurant franchises and four Halal franchises. Explore our available brands to find a potential match. Opening a business is not a simple feat, but becoming a franchisee makes managing your own business much more feasible. The Thurrock 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 4,500 people. So, what is stopping you from opening your own business in Thurrock today?

Three brands worth your attention

Bella Italia is an interesting franchise operating in the Casual Dining sector. By joining its current 100 franchisees, you would be joining a growing brand network. To start your own Bella Italia franchise, you will need to invest ?700,000, of which at least ?350,000 should be your own personal investment. You could get a loan to help cover the remaining startup costs. It is thus less appropriate for new investors. A large premises will also be required to operate this business. An investment in this franchise entitles you to expert training and support as well as financial aid, if eligible.

Shoryu Ramen is another interesting option. The brand is expanding, with 13 locations currently in operation, and a desire to expand further. You will need to invest ?400,000 to open your own Shoryu Ramen business. At least ?200,000 of this significant amount should come from your own personal investment. The higher startup costs make this an opportunity best suited for most established franchisees with greater access to financial resources. A small premises will also be required to operate this business. Shoryu Ramen could be a good option for you, as the company provides comprehensive training and support. Also, if you can't cover the startup costs alone, you may be able to benefit from financial assistance.

Finally, another interesting investment opportunity is Wolf. By joining its four franchises already in operation, you could contribute to this brand's expansion. You will need an initial investment of ?200,000 to start your own Wolf business. Your personal investment should account for at least ?100,000 of the total amount. You may want to think about getting a loan to open a business in this sector. The higher startup costs make this an opportunity best suited for most established franchisees with greater access to financial resources. Wolf provides comprehensive training and support to help you build a successful business of your own. Furthermore, you may qualify for financial aid. Visit our website for details.

The Casual Dining sector offers many interesting franchising opportunities, including our 15 franchise options. Point Franchise has almost 250 franchising opportunities across a wide variety of sectors. So if this sector isn't for you, there are still lots of investment options to explore.