Money Making

BRAND PROFILE
[ SUBWAY ]
CAREER CHANGE
Take advantage of the ‘fresh start effect’
by becoming a SUBWAY franchisee
Many people dream of
starting their own
business and becoming
their own boss, but
have yet to take the plunge.
The New Year is one of the best times
to start a new career. Known as the
‘fresh start effect’, tying a career goal to
a temporal landmark makes you much
more likely to succeed.
Changing career and particularly
starting a new business can be a
daunting prospect, stepping into the
unknown from the relative comfort
of regular employment and financial
stability.
ATTRACTIVE ALTERNATIVE
Franchising can offer an attractive
alternative, providing the autonomy
to run your own business, but with the
added reassurance that you’re working
within a tried and tested business
model.
Franchising is growing in popularity
and one franchise business that’s
benefiting from this growth is the
SUBWAY brand. One of the largest and
best known franchise brands, there are
now over 2,300 stores in the UK and
Ireland and more than 44,000 stores in
over 110 countries.
Its successful franchise model is
enabling thousands of ambitious and
entrepreneurial individuals to fulfil
their dreams of becoming their own
boss.
New SUBWAY franchisees are
provided with robust support and
training to get their ventures up
and running. Every new franchisee
attends a comprehensive 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.
Luke Kendall, a SUBWAY franchisee
who owns two stores with his brother,
Ryan, and mum, says: “One of the
reasons we decided on a SUBWAY
franchise was the level of support it
offered, which was very reassuring for
Ryan and I, 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 problem, our
field consultant was on the other end of
the phone to help.
“If they couldn’t, 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.”
Starting a new business requires
commitment and motivation.
Successful SUBWAY franchisees
are self-motivated, organised and
hardworking. Willing to get involved in
all areas of the business, from serving
NEW SUBWAY
FRANCHISEES ARE
PROVIDED WITH
ROBUST SUPPORT
AND TRAINING TO
GET THEIR VENTURES
UP AND RUNNING”
customers and local store marketing
to human resources and recruitment,
they’re also passionate about the brand.
EXPERT ADVICE
Stephen Coulter, a SUBWAY franchisee
in Belfast, says: “My advice to anyone
considering buying a franchise is
simple - just do it, but be prepared to
work hard and that means being very
hands-on in your store, especially in the
early days.
“It’s hard work running your own
business, there’s no doubt about it, but
it’s one of the best things I have ever
done and, what’s more important, I
really enjoy it. We’re learning new
things every day and making the most
of all the opportunities.”
The SUBWAY brand is continuing
to expand and is always looking for
ambitious, hardworking individuals to
become part of its success story.
INFORMATION
Call 0800 0855 058 (UK) or
1800 413 076 (Eire), email
franchiseopportunities@subway.
co.uk or visit
www.subwayfranchising.com.
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