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What to consider when opening a franchise in Chester

The Cheshire West and Chester area offers many interesting business opportunities. If you like the idea of running your own business, you should consider franchising. This would allow you to work for yourself while benefiting from the support of an established brand. Have a look on this page to discover the franchise options available to you in Chester. We offer a number of franchises to suit various budgets and career objectives. Have a look at our selection of businesses and sectors to see what might suit you.

The population of Cheshire West and Chester is made up of 341,000 residents. When broken down by age group, the 60+ age range is the most prevalent in the population. In terms of employment, the area has a labour force of 160,000 people (78.6%), of which the unemployment rate is 2.1%. This figure is significantly lower than the average unemployment rate in the United Kingdom. The average gross salary in the United Kingdom is close to ?31,000. Residents of Cheshire West and Chester earn ?30,557 a year on average.

Franchising options in the Takeaway services sector

There are 14 UK-based franchises available in the Takeaway services sector. Bear in mind that the potential for exciting business plans in the Restaurant sector is not limited to the Takeaway services sector. Other available investment opportunities include three Frozen Yogurt franchises, five Sandwich franchises, three Juice Bar franchises, four Halal franchises and two Food Truck franchises. See if there's one to suit your career goals.

Want to know more? Read about these three brands

If you are interested in opening a business in the Takeaway services sector, read about Thai Express. By joining its network of 300 franchisees, you would become a part of a well-established business community. This business opportunity requires a substantial initial investment of ?150,000. 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. Thai Express asks for a minimum personal investment of ?50,000. It is thus less appropriate for new investors. You will also need to invest in a large premises to operate this business. If you can't afford the startup costs on your own, you may qualify for financial aid.

Cr?peaffaire is another interesting option. By joining its current 24 franchisees, you would be joining a growing brand network. You will need to invest ?200,000 to start your own Cr?peaffaire business. At least ?130,000 of this substantial amount should come from your own personal investment. Given these higher startup costs, this is an opportunity best suited for most established franchisees with greater access to financial resources. A large premises will also be required to operate this business.

Finally, Shoryu Ramen is an interesting franchising opportunity in the Takeaway services sector. There are 13 locations open so far, and the network is expanding. A substantial initial investment of ?400,000 will enable you to open your own Shoryu Ramen business. In most cases, your personal investment should represent 30 to 50% of the total amount. Shoryu Ramen requires you to personally invest at least ?200,000. You could potentially apply for a loan to cover the remaining costs. It is thus less appropriate for new investors. You will also need to invest in a small premises to operate this business. By investing in this established brand, you could be eligible for financial assistance. See our website for more information.

Eager to read more about business opportunities in the Takeaway services sector? Check out our 14 available options. You will find a total of almost 250 franchise possibilities here on Point Franchise. So if you haven't settled on one sector yet, take your time and explore all the options.