Franchises Under 40K

Looking for a high end franchise on a limited budget? Browse franchises for sale under £40,000

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The Franchise Consultant


The Franchise Consultant team are experienced franchise professionals who o...

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Iprosurv Franchise


This is an opportunity for entrepreneurial minds to chart their path to suc...

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Spitting Pig Franchise


Join the UK's leading hog roast franchise with over 28 franchisees already ...

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CUPP Bubble Tea Franchise


Run your own bubble tea shop or kiosk with a CUPP franchise. Opportunities ...

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Red Air Media Franchise


Red Air is a highly experienced drone operations company based in the South...

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Ovenu Franchise


Discover the Ovenu oven cleaning business opportunity - Enjoy flexibility r...

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Active Future Franchise


Help keep your community moving by becoming a franchise owner with one of t...

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UK Prestige Car Brokers Franchise


UK Prestige Car Brokers offer a unique, bespoke and free of charge service ...

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Merry Maids Franchise


Join the UK's leading cleaning franchise with over 30 years franchising exp...

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Envie Roses Franchise


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The Splashback Shop Franchise


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What is a Franchise?

Looking to get into business, backed by the support of a franchisor whilst retaining the freedom of business ownership? Franchising is one of several ways of getting into business, and for many, it’s a decision they haven’t looked back from.

Franchising is a method of business expansion. Unlike other types of business expansion where new units are launched at company expense, the expense in the case of franchising falls mostly on the franchisee – the person buying the rights to trade. Not to be seen as a disadvantage, becoming a business owner through franchising means your investment will be less risky because you won’t be putting your money into a solo startup of your own, which would otherwise be very risky especially if you’ve no business experience. Instead, you’ll be granted access to a proven business model, established brand name, and access to the training and support of the franchisor. Who wouldn’t want to go into business ownership with all of that!

Many franchises can be invested in for less than £40,000, and generally the average franchise investment is around this figure so you should expect to see a great range of opportunities in this franchise directory.

A franchise is a business which has been launched under the franchising framework. Some big name UK franchises include Dial a Dog Wash, ChipsAway, Oven Clean and Tubz Vending – all of these can be started for less than £40K! (correct as of 2023).

A Supportive Sector

If the £40,000 figure sounds a lot, you’ll be pleased to know many banks and businesses favour franchising as a more successful route to business ownership. As a result, they’re often able to lend up to 70% of the investment, enabling you to set aside more of your own funds as working capital.

Despite not being government regulated, franchising is very well supported in the UK. The British Franchise Association is made up of a wide range of members and partners, from franchises to franchise consultants, lawyers and lenders who are all eager to help the sector.

From franchise consultants and associations, right down to the franchisor themselves, franchising is considerably well supported. But it is important that you do your due diligence and explore the market and its demand before jumping into business ownership.

What will I get when I invest in a Franchise Under £40,000?

The initial investment of £40,000 or less will cover everything you need to get the business off the ground. Generally that will include training, support and launch marketing, plus whatever you need to start handling your first clients. For an oven cleaning business, that might include chemicals and vehicle signwriting. For a travel franchise, it would include prominence online plus any necessary customer management software.

Are Franchises under £40,000 Profitable?

Generally speaking, all types of franchises are profitable. For a business to get to the point of franchising, the business model needs to have already demonstrated resilience in the market. The profitability of a business is very much up to its owner.

To gauge whether a franchise under £40k is profitable you should carry out due diligence. Explore the market in your own area and understand whether the demand is enough to enable a business to be profitable. Understand the competition and learn whether the demand is already met. Luckily, franchise businesses benefit from increased buying power, greater marketing (through an already recognised brand) and sizeable territories, meaning regardless of competition, the business should still be successful provided there is demand. But profitability of a franchise will strong depend on its owner. How much time can you commit? The more you put in, the more you’ll get out of owning a franchise.

Ultimately, when you’ve built up the business, you’ll be able to sell it as a franchise resale.

Discover The Best Franchises Under 40K at Franchise Planet

Active Future Franchise

With over 550 profile views and 16 enquiries in the last 24 hours, franchise territories are selling fast with this franchise.

Active Future Franchise enables franchisees to run their own business from home. Enjoying the luuries of business ownership, Active Future Franchise franchisees can benefit from low overheads, and a flexible lifestyle. Conveniently for many, the Active Future Franchise can be run either full or part-time. Therefore the more work you put in, the more you're likely to get out. The Active Future Franchise business has been established since 2020 so franchisees will have peace of mind that the business model has plenty of experience under its belt. Mistakes will have been made by the franchisor, but they'll have been learnt from, and perfected by other franchisees.

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Ovenu Franchise

Get into business for yourself but not by yourself. With unlimited earning potential, Ovenu Franchise enables entrepreneurs to achieve in line with their ambitions. The sky's the limit, and a businesss is what you make of it.

Ovenu Franchiseis a flexible franchise opportunity which can either be run from home, or out in the field. You may need a premises or van for this franchise, so be sure to make an enquiry to check with the franchisor. Conveniently for many, the Ovenu Franchise can be run either full or part-time. Therefore the more work you put in, the more you're likely to get out. The Ovenu Franchise business has been established since 1994 so franchisees will have peace of mind that the business model has plenty of experience under its belt. Mistakes will have been made by the franchisor, but they'll have been learnt from, and perfected by other franchisees.

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ZLX Business Solutions Franchise

This is a fantastic business model more and more people are choosing.

ZLX Business Solutions Franchise enables franchisees to run their own business from home. Enjoying the luuries of business ownership, ZLX Business Solutions Franchise franchisees can benefit from low overheads, and a flexible lifestyle. Conveniently for many, the ZLX Business Solutions Franchise can be run either full or part-time. Therefore the more work you put in, the more you're likely to get out. The ZLX Business Solutions Franchise business has been established since 2019 so franchisees will have peace of mind that the business model has plenty of experience under its belt. Mistakes will have been made by the franchisor, but they'll have been learnt from, and perfected by other franchisees.

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Iprosurv Franchise

With over 291 profile views and 11 enquiries in the last 24 hours, franchise territories are selling fast with this franchise.

Iprosurv Franchise enables franchisees to run their own business from home. Enjoying the luuries of business ownership, Iprosurv Franchise franchisees can benefit from low overheads, and a flexible lifestyle. Conveniently for many, the Iprosurv Franchise can be run either full or part-time. Therefore the more work you put in, the more you're likely to get out. The Iprosurv Franchise business has been established since 2014 so franchisees will have peace of mind that the business model has plenty of experience under its belt. Mistakes will have been made by the franchisor, but they'll have been learnt from, and perfected by other franchisees.

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Brilliant Businesses Franchise

Brilliant Businesses Franchise enables entrepreneurs to get into business for themeself but not by themself. Fully backed and supported by the franchisor, with comprehensive training and support, investing in a franchise enables you to regain control of your career. Get into business for yourself but not by yourself with one of the best Franchises Under 40K

Brilliant Businesses Franchise enables franchisees to run their own business from home. Enjoying the luuries of business ownership, Brilliant Businesses Franchise franchisees can benefit from low overheads, and a flexible lifestyle. One of the benefits of Brilliant Businesses Franchise is that the business can be run on a part-time basis, adapting to your own lifestyle whilst being your own boss. The Brilliant Businesses Franchise business has been established since 2019 so franchisees will have peace of mind that the business model has plenty of experience under its belt. Mistakes will have been made by the franchisor, but they'll have been learnt from, and perfected by other franchisees.

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