Businesses and individuals in Ards are being encouraged to explore the opportunities of franchising in the second-wave of a dedicated programme, ‘Franchise It’.
Ards Entrepreneurs Encouraged To ‘Franchise-It’
The ‘Franchise It’ programme will provide information, advice and guidance on what’s available using the franchising business model, highlighting that franchises enjoy a 91% success rate, find it easier to access funding and despite popular belief, the costs of franchises start at as little as £2,000.
The programme was launched locally by Ards Borough Council, Ards Business Centre and Franchising NI, Northern Ireland’s Franchising experts, in November 2012 and has proven so successful that a second wave has now began.![dn_screen](http://www.downnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dn_screen2.jpg)
“Franchisors are actively recruiting in Northern Ireland, demonstrating the growth within the franchise market here in NI. We work hard to dispel the common misconception that franchising is a high cost involvement and participants learn that there are many affordable franchises available in Northern Ireland, operating within sectors of the market they may not have considered.”
John O’Hare, Economic Development Officer, for Ards Borough Council added: “The programme offers a fantastic opportunity to explore self-employment and in the current economic climate where many people are looking to diversify and try something new it couldn’t be timelier. The ‘Franchise It’ programme will provide background information, advice and guidance for those interested in exploring this potential business model.”
The ‘Franchise It’ programme is being delivered by Ortus, Northern Ireland’s leading franchising experts. More information can be found at www.franchisingni.com/SEED and applications can be requested from barry@franchisingni.com .
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