Franchises such as Stagecoach Performing Arts, Subway and Jetts Fitness service the 1,820,000 people living in Essex. One of the home counties, the industries that contribute to the county’s economy span mechanical engineering, automotive, metalworking, agricultural and electronics. Basildon is home to the Ford Motor Company’s British headquarters, while Chelmsford is known as a hub for electronics businesses, such as the Marconi Company.
There are numerous ways to make money running a business. Franchising is a way of running your own business, but with the training and support of an established national - or even international - company. There are hundreds of business opportunities that are classified as franchises operating in dozens of market sectors. Franchisors give full initial and ongoing training, so you don’t necessarily need any experience of the market you wish to enter. In addition, the success rate of franchises is many times greater than independent start-up businesses.