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While it may seem daunting to start up a business in the current economic climate, there are still good opportunities available for budding entrepreneurs looking to take their careers in a tasty new direction.
The home delivery food market has achieved 25% growth in the past five years and is now reported to be worth £1.5 billion. Within this dynamic industry sector, the pizza home delivery market is the fastest growing.
Domino’s Pizza – the UK’s leading pizza delivery company – is the ideal proposition for anyone looking to start their own business and capitalise on the nation’s love of food. Offering one of the best franchise opportunities available, Domino’s Pizza is showing strong growth, with like for like sales up by over 10%. With over 550 stores in the UK and a goal of 1,000 by 2017, the company is seeking new franchisees to open these additional stores.
“Domino’s Pizza remains one of the largest and most successful franchised businesses, and we are still actively recruiting franchisees,” says Andy Hirst, head of franchise development at Domino’s. “The growing popularity of home delivery food, combined with trends for ‘trading down’ from a meal out to a takeaway at home, has created a great opportunity for pizza deliveries. With a fanatical focus on customer service, an outstanding product and the support of an established brand, Domino’s franchisees can only go from strength to strength. The North in particular offers some of the best opportunities for growth and we’re looking for talented people who are keen to capitalise on the region’s need for pizza.”
As banks continue to keep their belts tightened in the current climate, it’s proven winners and solid business plans that are most likely to tempt lenders. With a national brand and track record as a thriving company, a Domino’s Pizza franchise fits the criteria. Mr Hirst continues: “As we have a proven, successful business model, banks see Domino’s as a good investment and remain keen to lend to potential franchisees. With all the support Domino’s offers to new franchisees, there’s never been a better time to be your own boss.”
With 12 stores throughout the UK, Slawomir Szulc is a great example of a successful Domino’s Pizza multi-unit franchisee.
Having arrived in Britain from Poland 11 years ago, he joined Domino’s as a pizza delivery driver and quickly progressed within the company. He seized the opportunity to become franchisee of the Ashford store in Kent in 1999. He has since opened 11 more stores in Folkestone, Canterbury, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Heaton Chapel, Burnley, Blackburn, Rochdale, Ashton, Denton and Swindon.
He comments: “After I made a success of my first store, I wanted to expand and replicate the achievement elsewhere. I worked with Domino’s to identify other potential sites and they helped me with the necessary operational and paperwork requirements. They also provided guidance on how to market the new stores and get my business up and running.”
The opportunities available as a Domino’s franchisee have exceeded his expectations. Based on the success he has achieved to date, he plans to continue growing his empire.
The cost of a Domino’s franchise is £250,000 and applicants will need access to around £100,000 of their own money. Every new franchisee is fully supported with comprehensive management and franchise training, plus ongoing support from Domino’s experienced head office team and a network of successful franchisees.
For further information, people are asked to
visit www.dominos.uk.com/franchising or contact Dawn Power by calling 01908 580 657 or emailing dawn.power@dominos.co.uk
