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Franchise Opportunities in Burnley
Franchising can offer a great many opportunities to entrepreneurs looking to expand their portfolios. Striking the ideal balance between the freedom of being your own boss and having access to the support of an established brand, the franchise business model provides a great way to get a head start with a new venture.
The coffee shop industry lends itself particularly well to franchising as it’s such a competitive market with strong customer loyalty to tap into. If you’re keen to develop a business in Burnley and want to test your skills with a coffee shop, investing in an Esquires franchise may just be your perfect next step.
Why Open a Coffee Shop in Burnley?
Burnley, a vibrant Lancashire town, is renowned for its industrial heritage and picturesque surroundings owing to the Pennine countryside, which provides a wonderful backdrop for your new coffee shop.
With a population of around 97,000, you’re set up with a substantial and diverse local customer base made up of diverse demographics including families, students and commuters all looking for that unbeatable coffee shop experience.
Plus there are plenty of attractions to bring in visitors who will surely need somewhere to relax and recharge when out and about. Places like Gawthrope Hall, Towneley Hall, Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, Thompson Park and the iconic Singing Ringing Tree draw a steady stream of tourists and locals alike, ensuring plenty of foot traffic that’ll encourage a well-placed coffee shop to thrive.
Thanks to a culture of innovation and enterprise, Burnley has also been noted as being a top UK town for high growth prospects for small and medium businesses. This puts your new venture in great company, setting you up in a welcoming environment where you can thrive. Burnley has all the ingredients to make your coffee shop a success!


Why Invest With Esquires Coffee?
The coffee shop industry is notoriously competitive, so it pays to have the support of an organisation that understands the ins and outs of building a successful coffee business. This is where Esquires comes in.
We’ve been in the coffee franchise game for over three decades now so we know what it takes to stay on top. When you partner with us, you get access to all our expertise. We’ll help with things like site procurement, lease negotiation, equipment, vendor contracts, menus, staff training, marketing, ongoing support and anything else you need to get off the ground and continue to thrive.
You can find out more about what’s included in an Esquires Coffee agreement with our franchising FAQs.
Along with all this market knowledge, you’ll also inherit our brand ethos and values. Since the very beginning, we’ve been committed to championing Fairtrade, ethical coffee that prioritises the well-being of coffee farmers and their environments. So if this is something you’re interested in supporting and bringing into the local community, a franchise with us may just prove to be the ideal choice!
Apply For a Coffee Franchise in Burnley
If you share our love of ethical coffee and think you’ve got what it takes to run your own Esquires Coffee shop, we’d love to hear from you.
We are currently interested in developing a number of new stores across the UK, including in Burnley and the surrounding areas. With the UK coffee chain market on the rise and the demand for quality coffee just as strong as ever, now is a great time to invest in your own coffee business!
Register your interest by filling out the application below.