FRANCHISEFOCUS INVESTMENT: FROM £86 ,000
Change things up It’s not too late to make 2020 what you want with Subway
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ubway is one of the world’s largest franchise networks, made up of thousands of entrepreneurs. Each
Subway store is individually owned and operated by franchise owners who are members of the local community and committed to contributing to their local economy. Subway’s franchise model has helped many entrepreneurial individuals become franchise owners and take control of their future destinies. Could you be next?
Abhilash (Abhi) Prakash became the
proud owner of his first Subway store in Ilkeston, Derby, in 2019 at just 27. It was a simple change of heart that led Abhi to a Subway franchise. After graduating with a degree in medicine, Abhi changed his mind about his whole career path and wanted to run his own business instead of working for someone else. He decided a franchise would be the best and lowest-risk route to business ownership for him.
"There is a lot less risk with a Subway franchise compared to going it alone"
The choice of franchise wasn’t a
difficult one for Abhi. Since he knew he wanted to work within the food industry, for a well-known brand with low costs, Subway was the obvious choice. Abhi says: “I grew tired of working for
others or sitting at a desk. I wanted to be physically involved in a business, making the decisions and on my feet, not sat down all day. Making the choice to open a Subway store has been a long journey but it’s been fun, interesting, a lot of work, but totally worth it.” The support offered by Subway was a
big factor in Abhi’s choice of franchise. He attended a two-week training course at Subway’s UK and Ireland Support Centre in Cambridge where new Subway
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franchise owners take part in both classroom and store-based training. Beyond this course, Subway’s team of Business Development Agents are on hand to answer any questions or offer advice that a franchise owner may need, at any point along their Subway franchise career. Abhi continues: “There is a lot less
risk with a Subway franchise compared to going it alone. I didn’t have any previous food industry experience, and the Business Development Agents have been able to answer any questions I’ve had and point me in the right direction. Subway is great because all of the food is made in front of our guests, there isn’t any grilling or frying or need for any big or heavy equipment, so with a bit of guidance it has been easy to navigate the set-up process and managing the store.” Abhi now enjoys a better work-life
balance and the independence of being his own boss. While the store is still in its infancy, he plans to continue working on the front line, serving guests and making
sure the customer service is as he would expect it to be in a Subway store. “I think it’s important I meet regular guests in the store and for them to get to know me. I set the expectation of customer service in the store – some people walk in and I know exactly what they want in their Sub before they ask. Great service is what will keep people coming back to the store.” With new and existing store
opportunities available throughout the UK and Ireland, Subway is especially keen to hear from hard-working, 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.
www.subwayfranchising.com
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Investment level: £50k-£100k
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