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Retail franchises in the UK

Showing 21-40 of 42 Retail franchises

Really Awesome Coffee

Really Awesome Coffee

The fastest growing mobile coffee franchise in the UK – beat the competition on the high street and take the coffee shop to your customers. Min. Investment: £9,000
Cactus Jacks

Cactus Jacks

A highly branded, family orientated casual dining restaurant specialising in Tex-Mex Cuisine. Min. Investment: £30,000
Local Shops

Local Shops

The franchise with the local shopping app that has become a heavyweight contender with Amazon, Just Eat and Etsy.
YO!

YO!

Join this expanding brand, with a distinctive and recognisable identity, combining Japanese youth culture, bright, colourful designs, and fresh tasting dishes. Min. Investment: £10,000
Panku

Panku

This is your opportunity to own and operate a Panku street food kiosk which is already up and running, generating revenue and profit. Min. Investment: £10,000
Just Cuts

Just Cuts

Just Cuts is the franchise opportunity for those looking to achieve that elusive work-life balance, whilst achieving their goals of business ownership with a reputable and established brand.
Headcase

Headcase

Headcase Barbers has the perfect, affordable, business model for barber owners or investors looking for an opportunity that’s recession resistant.
Auntie Anne's

Auntie Anne's

The world’s largest soft pretzel brand. Sell handcrafted, freshly baked products from a prominent retail location with high footfall. Min. Investment: £50,000
Papa Ji

Papa Ji

The perfect opportunity to take a bite out of the ever-profitable fast-food sector with an Modern Asian Twist that stands out from the crowd. Min. Investment: £25,000
BRU

BRU

Bru is on a committed journey to evolve the coffee shop culture for generations to come.
Shell

Shell

An exciting opportunity to partner with one of the world’s biggest brands, running a cluster of up to six local Shell service stations. Min. Investment: £88,000
Katy Kruger

Katy Kruger

Join a highly profitable handmade leather bags, belts and shoes retail franchise.
My VIP Card

My VIP Card

My VIP Card are the new kid on the block; however we are taking the nation by storm! Min. Investment: £5,995
Snap-on Tools

Snap-on Tools

Join the world's number one tool brand. Be your own boss whilst being supported by an elite team of industry specialists. Min. Investment: £24,143
Quiznos

Quiznos

Owning a sandwich franchise has never been easier! Become a part of this global success story and achieve financial freedom as a franchisee. Min. Investment: £50,000
Warrens Bakery

Warrens Bakery

Warrens Bakery are seeking like-minded partners to roll out this premium bakery brand nationally. Min. Investment: £18,500
Mail Boxes Etc.

Mail Boxes Etc.

If you are looking for greater independence in your future; even if you are a self-employed business owner wanting to diversify your business the Mail Boxes Etc. franchise is perfect for you. Min. Investment: £25,000
The Property Franchise Group

The Property Franchise Group

With five high street brands, a ‘hybrid’ brand & 20 years’ franchising experience - join the UK’s largest multi-brand property franchise! Min. Investment: £35,000
Snack In The Box

Snack In The Box

The UK’s number one vending franchise offering vending solutions to workplaces across the UK.
Husse England & Scotland

Husse England & Scotland

Receive £7,000 worth of start-up support from Husse - the global leader in pet food home delivery. Min. Investment: £25,000

Franchise Spotlight: Retail

There are a lot of franchise opportunities in the retail sector. Read this to get a clearer idea of what they are!

The retail sector is one that can feel the impact of economic changes more than other sectors, however, in many ways, being part of a franchise network keeps you better insulated.

This is usually down to a combination of brand trust and lower prices. When buying in bulk for a network rather than a single unit, franchisors can keep costs low.

The option of better high-street positions and marketing campaigns are also a perk of being part of a bigger brand.

There are many aspects of retail that are quite fickle. If you own a fashion retail shop, it can be a great advantage to have the help of the head office in order to stay ahead of the trends to keep head office informed of what is popular in your territory.

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Retail franchises

There are a lot of franchises that are thriving in the UK. Ableworld is a franchise in the mobility aid sector that is a sector that is getting bigger as people live longer. There has been a growth in the number of old people in the UK and this is a large part of why Ableworld has been able to grow as it has.

The franchise director at Ableworld, Paul Boniface, says that franchising will be what the company focuses on in order to expand.

Clarks is a well-known retailer that specialises in selling shoes. Thanks to the way the business has expanded through franchising, they sell over 105 pairs of shoes every 60 seconds.

Clarkes is looking to expand through the franchising model globally and they have already done so significantly. 

Another company that is expanding globally thanks to their franchisees is Aftershock, a clothing company that works alongside franchisees to keep their businesses market-focused and their stock on trend. 

Sporting-goods retail franchises are also an option for potential franchisees. Nevada Bobs is an American company that has expanded into the UK and franchisees have seen a lot of success in the retail sector with these stores.

Retail

Franchisee profile

Retail franchisees often come from a retail background, but not always. Money-handling and people skills are important, although, with something like a convenience store, customers need very little assistance (unlike, say, a clothes shop).

Hiring the right employees and keeping them motivated will be a large part of your role running a retail franchise - they can make or break your business as the first people that your customers see when they walk into your shop, and they will leave the strongest impression.

If you want to become a clothing or fashion retail franchisee, you will need to have an eye for fashion even though you will be assisted by head office when buying.

Having a general knowledge or interest in the type of product that you are selling will help you to be able to authentically engage with your customers.

Becoming a franchisee of a retail store is going to be a great option for people who are ready to work hard and interact with customers and staff. You will still need to do some market research in order to decide which franchise is the one of which you want to become a part.

A good strategy is to think about what your end goal is and be sure about how you will be able to get there.