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Franchise Opportunities in Blackburn

In recent years, many entrepreneurs have turned to franchising as the perfect balance of behind-the-scenes support and business independence. With the strength and expertise of an established brand, franchising offers a more reliable path to success.

If you want to expand your portfolio in Blackburn or embrace a new challenge, opting for a franchise may prove the perfect venture. And where better to experience the benefits of franchising than with the ever-profitable coffee shop industry?

Why Open a Coffee Shop in Blackburn?

Blackburn is the second largest town in Lancashire after Blackpool, providing a lively place to establish a thriving local coffee shop. With a population of 150,000 residents that is made up of diverse demographics of families, students and commuters, there are plenty of opportunities to cater to a customer base that appreciates great coffee shop experiences.

Historically, Blackburn has been a hub for industry, particularly known for its textile manufacturing during the 19th century. While still preserving this rich heritage, today the town provides a modern retail and service-oriented economy that has benefitted from a range of recent regeneration projects. This blend of old and new gives Blackburn a unique character that makes for a brilliant backdrop for new businesses.

Key attractions like the Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, the three local theatres, Witton Country Park and its proximity to the West Pennine Moors bring in healthy foot traffic, allowing you to market your cafe to a range of customers. Plus, with easy access to nearby cities like Preston and Manchester, there’ll be a steady flow of commuters coming in and out of Blackburn, perfectly primed for that caffeine fix!

Ultimately, the town’s growing community and the increasing demand for quality coffee and relaxing spaces make it an ideal place for a cosy coffee shop to flourish.

Why Choose an Esquires Coffee Franchise?

As a franchise with over 30 years of industry experience, we know what it takes to build a successful community-driven coffee shop. When you partner with us, you’ll inherit this expertise as well as our powerful brand reputation and existing customer loyalty.

As an Esquires Coffee franchisee, you’ll receive support in a range of areas to ensure you can hit the ground running. Our franchising team will offer guidance around store location, lease negotiation, equipment, menus, vendor contracts, staff training and marketing while also providing ongoing support as your business grows.

To learn more about what’s included in an Esquires franchise agreement, see our franchising FAQs.

Another part of what makes our coffee shops so special is our core ethos. This means prioritising people and planet with Fairtrade, sustainable coffee that both tastes great and supports the communities and environments responsible for growing it.

Apply For a Blackburn Coffee Franchise

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, we’d love to hear from you! We’re currently looking to expand our reach across the UK, particularly in the northwest and the Blackburn area, so this may prove the perfect opportunity for you.

Please fill in the application below and our franchise team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.