UK Franchise Opportunities & Franchises For Sale
Search and compare 133 franchise opportunities across 202 industries. Filter by budget, lifestyle and industry to find the right franchise to buy.
Franchises For Sale by Investment
From low cost franchises you can run from home to premises-based businesses with staff.
Under £5,000
Starter franchises
Under £10,000
Low cost franchises
Under £20,000
Home and van based businesses
Under £50,000
Established brands to grow
Under £100,000
Management franchises
Under £500,000
Premises-based and major investments
Browse Franchises For Sale By Industry
From cleaning, care and children's activities to food, fitness and home services, choose an industry to see every franchise opportunity in it.
Find a Franchise in Three Simple Steps
1. Search & compare
Filter franchise opportunities by budget, lifestyle and industry, then compare profiles side by side.
2. Request information
Add the franchises you like to your request list and send one enquiry to all of them.
3. Speak to the franchisor
The franchisors get in touch with more details so you can ask questions and decide what's right for you.
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Leading franchise brands that people are enquiring about most across our directory.
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Hidden Gem Franchises
Established brands getting fewer enquiries right now, so you're more likely to have the franchisor's full attention.
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Business to Business
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Home Improvement
Step into a business that is redefining the kitchen renovation market through innovation, efficiency...
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How to Buy a Franchise in the UK
Buying a franchise lets you run your own business with a brand, system and support network already in place. Franchise Local brings franchise opportunities from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland together in one place, so you can research and compare them before you commit.
Set your budget and lifestyle
Decide how much you can invest, the hours you want to work and whether you want a home, van or premises-based business.
Shortlist franchises
Filter by budget, lifestyle and industry, then read each franchise profile in full.
Request information
Add your shortlist to your request list and send one enquiry to every franchisor on it.
Meet franchisors and franchisees
Ask about training, support and territories, and speak to people already running the business.
Take professional advice
Have a franchise solicitor review the agreement, an accountant check the numbers, and check bfa membership.
Arrange finance and launch
Speak to bank franchise teams or the franchisor’s lending partners, complete your training and open for business.
What Does a Franchise Cost?
Franchises for sale in the UK range from under £10,000 to £500,000. Look beyond the headline fee and budget for all four of these.
Initial fee
The licence, training and launch support.
Set-up costs
Equipment, vehicles, stock or premises.
Working capital
Money to cover costs while the business grows.
Ongoing fees
Usually a monthly management fee or royalty.
Why Buy a Franchise Business?
Franchising takes much of the guesswork out of starting a business. When you buy a franchise, you get a business model that has already been tested by the franchisor, including:
- Business processes with a proven track record.
- Products and services customers already buy.
- An established brand and marketing support.
- Training before you launch and ongoing support afterwards.
You also join a network of other franchisees running the same business, which means you can learn from people who have already faced the challenges you're about to take on.
Franchises vs Business Opportunities
As well as traditional franchises, our directory includes business opportunities. These usually give you more freedom than a franchise, for example:
- More room to add your own services or ideas.
- Fewer rules on how you market the business.
- Fewer or no territory restrictions.
- Less rigid ways of working.
- Many can be run from home or on the move.
The trade-off is usually less structured support. Business opportunities can suit people with a clear vision and strong management skills, while a full franchise suits people who want a proven step-by-step system.
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