This landlocked county in the Midlands has a population of around one million. Engineering of all types has been an important part of the local economy for hundreds of years. Other thriving sectors in Leicestershire include farming, food and drink and clothing. Subway, Concept Building Solutions and Countrywide Signs have franchise branches in the county.
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.