Investment level: £50k-£100k
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"It’s the ideal model for entrepreneurial individuals who want to start their own businesses, but with the added reassurance that they are joining a proven system."
For Myles, a career in franchising was always
the plan and he began researching franchise opportunities whilst at Sheffield Hallam University where he undertook a degree in business and enterprise management. Myles explains: “I have always wanted to run
my own business; franchising seemed like the perfect way to achieve this. In the first couple of years, many new startups fail and it’s very difficult to make a profit. With franchising you can hit the ground running, using a tried-and-tested business model. What’s more, with a franchise like Subway, there is an established customer base and excellent brand awareness. There is also a strong support network in place. It’s the ideal model for entrepreneurial individuals who want to start their own businesses, but with the added reassurance that they are joining a proven system.” Myles was keen to open his first store in Maidstone, an area he was familiar with and planning to move to, having found a house on a new development at Langley Park. After talking to the Subway Business Development team for Kent and Surrey, it transpired that a retail unit was available at Langley Park and Myles snapped up the opportunity. The store at Langley Park opened in March
2018 and was one of the first in the UK to feature the new Fresh Forward décor – a modern format featuring clean lines and customer-focused touches, such as digital menu boards, free-to-use charging ports and special displays for the brand’s cookies, bread and vegetables. Myles attended a two-week training course at
Subway’s Support Centre in Cambridge, which included both theoretical content in the classroom as well as time in a store. Myles continues: “The training was really helpful, and it was fantastic to put it into practice once the store opened. But the support does not stop there. The ongoing advice and guidance provided by the Business Development team is invaluable. They are always there, whatever time of the day or night, to respond to questions and provide assistance. “The Business Development Agent and Business
Consultants are very experienced and are more than happy to share their knowledge to help each and every franchise owner get the most out of their businesses. They regularly visit the store and even helped with training my staff.” Subway franchise owners work hard,
particularly in the early stages to get their stores
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up and running. Myles says: “I have much more responsibility than I did as an employee, but I definitely have more freedom and flexibility too. I am really investing the time and hard work now and planning for my future, so hopefully I have more time and financial security when I’m older and have a family of my own.” Myles has the following advice for anyone
thinking of joining the Subway franchise: “Make sure you undertake due diligence. Once you’re sure it’s the right franchise business for you, you need to find the right location for your store. Consider the property, its location, ie high street or retail park and the likely footfall. You also need to think about where your staff will be coming from. “I certainly have no regrets about becoming
a Subway franchise owner and I am optimistic and excited for the future.” With new and existing store opportunities
available throughout the UK and Ireland, Subway is keen to hear from hardworking, entrepreneurial individuals who want to join one of the largest and most popular franchise brands.
SUBWAY Quick-service restaurant 0800 0855 058 (UK) or 1800 413 076 (Eire)
franchiseopportunities@subway.co.uk www.subwayfranchising.com
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