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Build a successful future with a Subway franchise INVESTMENT LEVEL: FROM £100,000
he Subway brand is one of the largest and best-known franchise businesses, with over 2,400 stores across the UK and Ireland and more than 44,000
stores in over 110 countries. Its successful franchise model is enabling thousands of ambitious and entrepreneurial individuals to fulfi l their dreams of becoming their own boss.
Changing career or starting a new business can be a daunting prospect. Franchising is an attractive alternative, off ering you the chance to run your own business, but with the added reassurance that you are working within a tried-and- tested business model.
At 21, Rajveer (Raj) Sandhar is one of the youngest Subway franchisees in the country. After leaving school at 16, Raj launched himself headfi rst into the challenge of helping to manage one of his father’s two Subway stores located in Cannock and Staff ord, before becoming a second-generation franchisee when he opened his fi rst store in Bromsgrove in November 2015.
Raj employs eight members of staff and takes pride in following in his father’s footsteps. He explains: “I’m very lucky to receive support from my dad whenever I need it. He is very experienced in most matters and can answer most of my questions, but the support I also receive from the Subway brand itself is invaluable. It’s very much a hands-on approach with constant support from my fi eld consultant and development agent; everyone wants to see you do well, which is very reassuring.” The young entrepreneur is now looking to the future and considering new ventures with the Subway brand. Raj says: “At the moment, I am still focusing on the development of my fi rst store but I can’t wait to start planning my next steps. “To open a franchise, especially for the
Subway brand, you need to have both your head and your heart in it 100 per cent. I’ve set myself the target of opening fi ve Subway stores by the age of 30 – I know it will be a tough challenge, but I’m looking forward to getting there.”
Raj has this advice for anyone thinking of buying a Subway franchise for the fi rst time: “Young people may think opening a franchise at their age is a risk; however, it’s a good risk. The support you receive from
Raj Sandhar
the Subway brand is amazing, you really get a step-by-step guide, and if you really put your all into it, you can’t go wrong.”
Subway franchisees benefi t from: • Comprehensive training: all franchisees take part in a two-week training course at the Subway training centre in Cambridge. There are also interactive online training courses available through the University of Subway for franchisees and their staff
• Ongoing support: experienced regional development agents provide advice and mentoring on site selection, leasing, operations, local store marketing and much more
• Regular franchisee conventions provide an opportunity to network with fellow franchisees and staff
• Marketing: national and regional advertising boards, made up of franchisees, organise and fund national and regional marketing activity on
behalf of all franchisees
• Purchasing and supply chain management: a franchisee-owned purchasing company manages the purchasing and supply chain activity for all food, packaging, equipment and services in the UK, Ireland and other European countries.
The Subway brand is continuing to expand and is always looking for new franchisees to become part of its success story. There has never been a better time to start thinking about what new opportunities may be out there.
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