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Is Liverpool a good place to become a franchisee?

Would you like to run your own business? Liverpool, located in the North West of England, could be a good place to start. There are many businesses currently recruiting franchisees in the Liverpool area. Franchising gives you the opportunity to run your own business while benefitting from the support of an established brand. Why not have a browse through our selection of new business investment options? There are opportunities to suit many needs and business goals.

There are 495,000 people living in the Liverpool area. The age group with the highest concentration is 20-39. The local unemployment rate of 4.7% among 235,800 economically active people, or 70.6% of the population, is slightly higher than the average in the UK. Salaries in Liverpool average ?26,687 a year, while in the UK the average income is just over ?30,500.

The High Street Shops sector and its investment opportunities

Are you interested in running your own business in the High Street Shops sector? Have a look at our 19 franchise options available in this field. Bear in mind that the potential for exciting investment opportunities in the Retail sector is not limited to the High Street Shops sector. Other available investment opportunities include three Craft franchises, two Greeting Card franchises, four Tool franchises, three Toy Store franchises and three Fashion franchises. See if there's one to suit your career goals. In Liverpool, there are currently 26,000 people working in the Retail industry, so you would be joining an established business network.

Here are three examples of franchise businesses

If you plan to invest in the High Street Shops sector, Apollo Blinds could be a good option. In business since 1972, Apollo Blinds now has 48 years of experience in the sector, making it a strong leader. By joining its network of 50 franchisees, you could contribute to this brand's success. Opening an Apollo Blinds business requires an initial investment of ?20,000. These low startup costs make this a good franchising option for first-time franchisees.

Another possibility to consider is Veeno. There are eight locations open so far, and the network is expanding. In order to start a Veeno business, an initial investment of ?80,000 is required. If you plan on getting a loan to cover the startup costs, you will typically need to cover 30 to 50% of the total investment yourself. Veeno asks for a personal investment of at least ?35,000. Due to the higher startup costs, this option is not advisable for first-time franchisees. A large premises will also be required to operate this business. If you can't cover the startup costs on your own, you may qualify for financial aid.

As a final example, have a look at Nicholas Humphreys Estate Agent. Initially established in 1999, Nicholas Humphreys Estate Agent now has over 21 years of experience under its belt. By joining its 28 franchises already in operation, you could contribute to this company's expansion. This business opportunity requires an affordable initial investment of ?31,200. You could get a loan to help cover startup costs, in which case your personal investment will generally need to cover 30 to 50% of the total investment. Nicholas Humphreys Estate Agent requires a minimum personal investment of ?15,000. These low startup costs make this a good franchising option for first-time franchisees. Financial assistance can be given in some circumstances. Visit our website for details.

If you are considering opening a franchise business in the High Street Shops sector, you might be interested to browse our 19 available brands. If you're interested in exploring franchising opportunities in other sectors, Point Franchise has almost 250 brands to pick from.