Summer is almost here and for the first time in over a year, there are many reasons to be hopeful again.
With vaccinations in full swing, case numbers down, and the end of a full lockdown, individuals and businesses are now finally able to settle into a more stable phase of the pandemic. As the restrictions began to lift in April, businesses once again opened their doors, signalling what is hopefully the end of tough lockdowns. As the majority of industries begin to reopen, the road to recovery appears to be edging closer and closer.
While the future still remains uncertain and unpredictable, the UK franchise market is well-placed to succeed in 2021 and onwards. For any emerging entrepreneurs looking to move to the next step in their business career, franchising is primed to be a lucrative option post-pandemic.
Franchising has been known to be a recession-proof industry, with many franchises being able to weather difficult economic conditions far better than smaller, independent operations. With ample support, brand name-recognition, and an established customer base, a franchise is an enticing option for potential investors.
So why not bite the bullet and take a look at some of our innovative, trending franchise opportunities for the month of May?
1. Icon Business Solutions
If you are a business professional and have a passion for strategic business transformation, then ICON Business Solutions can help you to fast track your own consultancy franchise.
Building a successful business consultancy can be financially lucrative and be a challenging, positive and rewarding experience in the next chapter of your career. SMEs are facing uncertain times and market demand has created a great opportunity for you to join a leading solutions provider and build your own successful consulting business.
2. Tutor Doctor
Tutor Doctor is a leader in providing one-on-one supplementary education to students & adults through offering in-home tutoring to families.
As a prominent leader in the multi-billion-pound industry of private tutoring, Tutor Doctor is experiencing one of the fastest growing international expansions of any educational company in the history of franchising. With 15 countries, 640+ franchises around the world, Tutor Doctor has changed the lives of 300,000+ people by helping them with their academic goals.
3. First Class Learning
First Class Learning is the ideal franchise for those who want to operate their own rewarding business that helps children excel in Maths and English.
If you are looking to start your own business that is rewarding and helps to educate others, invest in First Class Learning (FCL), a quality education and tutoring franchise! First Class Learning is a thriving franchise network of after school education centres run by independent Centre Managers (Franchisees) that use specially designed Maths and English programmes to educate children of all ages.
4. Dolly Char
Dolly Char is a cleaning, home help management franchise. The franchise start-up package starts from just £3,995 which means you can be in business without breaking the bank. In addition, the ongoing licence fees are very low and initially free.
Tap into enormous profit potential with this unique management and domestic cleaning franchise where your hard work will be rewarded. A proven recession and pandemic proof opportunity
5. Smart PA
SmartPA are the leading providers of outsourced administrative, secretarial and PA support to businesses around the world.
Run your own virtual PA business with SmartPA. SmartPA Partners are part of a global community who support each other delivering world-class services to businesses in every sector. This incredible opportunity disregards the pyramid structure common in traditional franchise opportunities to allow our Partners to truly flourish individually and as a team. Some key features of starting a franchise include: Flexible working hours, secured income through clients handed out via Head Office, an average income of £8,000 - £10,000 per month(full-time) and £2,500 - £4,000 (part-time), and expert training and SmartPA Accreditation.
6. Robocore Recruitment & Technology
Own a business that operates right in the heart of technologies that are shaping the future, with foundations in innovation and technology, recruitment, education, research and technical services!
Start your own international recruitment business with the full support of a multinational innovative recruitment technology team.
7. Transworld Business Advisors
Starting a new career shouldn’t mean starting again. Transworld Business Advisors is a business brokerage franchise, which allows you to combine your skills with our 40+ years of experience.
With a world-class training programme, ongoing support and respected global brand, you will be able to take advantage of your career history to create a name yourself in a new industry and scale up your new business quickly and sustainably. Typically, with your very first deal, you can earn back your investment in the franchise.