{"id":12081,"date":"2021-12-21T13:54:17","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T13:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=12081"},"modified":"2022-05-19T09:00:23","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T08:00:23","slug":"10-advantages-of-franchising-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/10-advantages-of-franchising-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Advantages of Buying a Franchise in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/10-advantages-of-franchising-in-2022\/#1-capitalise-on-upcoming-trends-%e2%80%93-the-rise-of-online\" >1. Capitalise on upcoming trends &#8211; the rise of online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/10-advantages-of-franchising-in-2022\/#2-new-and-emerging-technologies\" >2. New and emerging technologies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/10-advantages-of-franchising-in-2022\/#3-the-need-for-home-services\" >3. The need for home services\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/10-advantages-of-franchising-in-2022\/#4-focus-on-health-and-wellbeing\" >4. Focus on health and wellbeing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/10-advantages-of-franchising-in-2022\/#5-education\" >5. Education\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/10-advantages-of-franchising-in-2022\/#6-be-your-own-boss\" >6. Be your own boss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/10-advantages-of-franchising-in-2022\/#7-brand-awareness\" >7. Brand Awareness\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/10-advantages-of-franchising-in-2022\/#8-lower-risk\" >8. Lower Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/10-advantages-of-franchising-in-2022\/#9-low-cost\" >9. Low Cost\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/10-advantages-of-franchising-in-2022\/#10-flexible-working\" >10. Flexible Working\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/10-advantages-of-franchising-in-2022\/#conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps you\u2019re considering starting a business in 2022 and asking yourself what the advantages of franchising are? A new year brings new beginnings, and if you\u2019re looking for a fresh challenge, we&#8217;re here to help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide will explore the 10 advantages of buying a franchise in 2022. We\u2019ll outline the trends to look out for, including the rise of online and how you can tap into new and emerging technologies. We\u2019ll explore the benefits of buying a franchise and why 2022 could be the perfect year to get started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-capitalise-on-upcoming-trends-%e2%80%93-the-rise-of-online\"><\/span><b>1. Capitalise on upcoming trends &#8211; the rise of online<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pandemic has changed the way we source our goods and services. Businesses have adapted by improving the online customer experience, and E-retail stores have exploded. More and more people have come to embrace online, and the trend is set to continue in 2022.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A benefit for franchisees is demand has increased for services like web design, coding and tech support. If you have an interest or skill in computers or tech then an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/industries\/computer-tech\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online franchise <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">could be for you. You could sell web design services to an up and coming e-commerce retailer or train people who want to improve their IT skills. The opportunities for online franchises are endless.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-new-and-emerging-technologies\"><\/span><b>2. New and emerging technologies<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-commerce is an ever-changing industry. Each year we see new trends and technologies emerge that help businesses grow and compete in the marketplace. Capitalising on these trends is a big opportunity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One trend to watch is the rapid evolution of online food ordering and delivery. Food delivery has become a global market worth more than $150 billion and is poised to remain a permanent fixture in the food sector.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a franchisee, you could take a piece of the pie by running your own <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/industries\/food-franchises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">food ordering business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As an added benefit, these franchises are available with low initial investment and offer fantastic earning potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-the-need-for-home-services\"><\/span><b>3. The need for home services\u00a0<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more people than ever working remotely, the home has become a focal point. People are investing in home improvements to create better workspaces and to make the most of their homes. This has driven a demand for home services like domestic cleaning and home improvement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This sector has a wide range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/industries\/home-improvement-franchises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">franchise options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> meaning you can choose a business that fits your skillset. Opportunities range from running your own <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/industries\/cleaning-franchises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cleaning franchise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gutter cleaning<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">furniture repair<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-focus-on-health-and-wellbeing\"><\/span><b>4. Focus on health and wellbeing<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the pandemic, people&#8217;s focus naturally turned toward health and wellbeing. <\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From home workout videos to mindfulness, we gained a greater awareness of our physical and mental wellbeing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/industries\/fitness-franchises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">franchises with a health and wellness focus<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could see success in 2022. If you enjoy health and fitness, there are lots of franchises that offer you a chance to turn your hobby into a career. Become a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/gymguyz\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal trainer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or open your own <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/industries\/yoga-franchises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yoga business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the support of an established franchise.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-education\"><\/span><b>5. Education\u00a0<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pandemic has created a shift in learning for students across the globe. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/industries\/education-franchises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home education franchises<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are expected to gain and maintain popularity as parents continue to employ the help of online tutors. Adults have also taken to online learning to up-skill or change career direction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting a tutoring franchise could mean home working, more flexibility and the satisfaction of using your skills to help others.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-be-your-own-boss\"><\/span><b>6. Be your own boss<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The biggest benefit of buying a franchise is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/being-your-own-boss-vs-being-employed-4-reasons-why-running-your-own-business-is-life-changing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">being your own boss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019ve always wanted to run your own business, opening a franchise is a low-risk way without starting from scratch. With the added benefit of receiving support from the franchisor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being your own boss can be hard work, but the benefits can also be extremely rewarding. Creating your own schedule, working towards your own goals and setting your direction. You could even work from home whilst earning more money every month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franchising allows you to go it alone without the associated risks of starting an independent business.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-brand-awareness\"><\/span><b>7. Brand Awareness\u00a0<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A big advantage to opening a franchise is brand awareness and recognition. Building your own brand awareness from scratch can be challenging and takes time as you build your customer base.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franchisees benefit from buying into a well known, established business that already has a customer base. Working with a recognisable brand makes it easier to win customers because the groundwork has been done for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more about the benefits of brand awareness in our blog: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/the-key-differences-between-buying-a-franchise-and-starting-your-own-brand\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Key Differences Between Buying A Franchise And Starting Your Own Brand<\/span><\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-lower-risk\"><\/span><b>8. Lower Risk<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the pandemic, there is a greater need to mitigate risk. Opening a franchise could be lower risk than starting your own independent business. Franchise brands have shown a great deal of reliance during Covid by continuing to succeed and overcoming challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most franchises are operated by large, established corporations that have proven business models for their franchisees to follow. With higher average success rates than new independent businesses, a franchise may experience fewer setbacks making it a lower risk investment.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-low-cost\"><\/span><b>9. Low Cost\u00a0<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can start a franchise for under \u00a310,000. A<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/franchise-under-10k\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> low-cost franchise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could be an advantage if you have a smaller budget and want to start up with minimal costs. On the other hand, if you have a larger budget, making a higher initial investment could open the door to a larger business operation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefit here is that you have the choice to choose your investment level, with a great range of opportunities available to suit all budgets.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-flexible-working\"><\/span><b>10. Flexible Working\u00a0<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/franchise-under-10k\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part-time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/home-based-franchise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> home based<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> franchise opportunities offer the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/7-reasons-to-buy-a-home-based-franchise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefit of flexible working<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in contrast to a 9-5 office job. Choosing a franchise that offers you flexible hours increases work-life balance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps you want more time to look after your children or to focus on a hobby that you enjoy. Whatever your reason for seeking more flexibility, buying a part-time franchise could offer you a solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most other businesses, buying or starting a franchise will take hard work and dedication. It\u2019s important to thoroughly research opportunities before choosing the right one for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider your strengths and which business models match your skill set. Think about your level of experience and the package of support available from the franchisor. Expect long hours and hard graft to get established.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The great news is that 2022 is predicted to be a good year for franchising. There\u2019s a positive outlook and many advantages to look forward to for both the franchisor and the franchisee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perhaps you\u2019re considering starting a business in 2022 and asking yourself what the advantages of franchising are? A new year brings new beginnings, and if you\u2019re looking for a fresh challenge, we&#8217;re here to help.\u00a0 This guide will explore the 10 advantages of buying a franchise in 2022. 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