Feed your hunger for success
CHANGING career and particularly starting a new business can be a daunting prospect. Franchising offers an attractive alternative, providing the opportunity to run your own business but with the added reassurance that you are working within a tried and tested business model.
Franchising is growing in popularity and one franchise business that is certainly from this growth is the SUBWAY® brand. One of the largest and best known franchise brands, there are over 2,400 stores in the UK and Ireland, and more than 44,000 stores in over 110 countries. With low start-up costs for a franchise of its size and stature, its franchise model is enabling thousands of ambitious, entrepreneurial people to fulfil their dreams of becoming their own boss.
Luke Kendall is reaping the benefits of a SUBWAY® franchise. With his mum Sarah and brother, Ryan, Luke now runs two successful SUBWAY® stores in Southsea and Havant in Hampshire.
New to franchising after having worked for the Ambulance Service, Luke says: “One of the reasons that we decided on a SUBWAY® franchise was the level of support it offered, which was very reassuring for Ryan and me, especially as we’d never worked in the industry before.
“The SUBWAY® brand supported us from day one, with everything from the shop fit-out plans to sales growth. If we ever had a question or a problem, our Field Consultant was on the other end of the phone to help and if they couldn’t, then they’d find someone who could. You always have support there when you need it with the SUBWAY® brand – it’s like a big family.”
New SUBWAY® franchisees are provided with robust support and training to get their new business ventures up and running.
Every new franchisee attends a two-week training course at the UK and Ireland’s SUBWAY® training centre in Cambridge. In addition, Regional Development Agents provide support and assistance on the ground with site selection, leasing, operations and store development. There are also regular opportunities to meet with fellow franchisees and share best practice.
Starting a business requires hard work and commitment. Successful SUBWAY® franchisees are selfmotivated and passionate about the brand and are willing to get involved in all areas of the business.
Luke says: “We would encourage
Challenges
anyone thinking of buying their first franchise to do so, but don’t underestimate the challenges that come with it. Do your research and make sure you are buying into a well-established franchise with proven results from other franchisees to back it up, and speak to other franchisees before you take the plunge.
“We are thrilled that we decided to buy our SUBWAY® franchises.”
The SUBWAY® brand is continuing to expand and is always looking for people to join the team. INFORMATION: Tel: 0800 0855 058 (UK) or 1800 413 076 (Eire), email: franchise opportunities@subway.co.uk or visit subwayfranchising.com