Taste of success

HAVE recent events prompted you to consider a new career? Make life what you want with Subway’s tried- and- tested franchise model. Abhi Prakash became the proud owner of his first Subway store in Ilkeston, Derby, in 2019 at the age of just 27.

It was a simple change of heart that led Abhi to a Subway franchise. After graduating university with a degree in medicine, Abhi changed his mind about his career path and wanted to own his own business.

After trying several options, including recruitment, he decided a franchise would be the best and lowest risk route to business ownership for him.

Abhi researched many types of franchise but knew he wanted to work within the food industry, for a well- known brand with low costs. Subway was the obvious choice.

Abhi said: “I grew tired of working for others or sitting at a desk. I wanted to be physically involved in a business, making the decisions. Making the choice to open a Subway store has been a long journey, including all the research but it has 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. During this training, new Subway franchise owners take part in both classroom and store- based training.

Beyond this course, Subway’s team of business development agents are always on hand to answer questions or offer advice. Abhi added: “There is a lot less risk with a Subway franchise compared to going it alone. The Business Development team is always on hand to answer questions or help if something goes wrong or something happens unexpectedly. There is so much to learn but you’re never alone.

“I didn’t have any previous food industry experience but the Business Development Agents have been able to 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.”

With store opportunities available throughout the UK and Ireland, Subway is keen to hear from hardworking, entrepreneurial individuals who want to join one of the most popular franchise brands.

● For more about becoming a Subway franchise owner, tel: 0800 0855 058.