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Franchise Opportunities in Swindon

An increasing number of entrepreneurs have taken advantage of the franchise business model in recent years, appreciating how it can help them expand their portfolios and enter new markets.

The coffee shop industry is especially well suited to the franchising model, as you can harness the power of a built-in customer base while still being your own boss and putting a personal spin on your store, getting the best of both worlds.

Thinking of starting a new venture in Swindon? Consider how investing in a coffee shop franchise could help fulfil your business goals.

Why Buy a Swindon Coffee Franchise?

The historic market town of Swindon is Wiltershire’s largest town, with a population of over 230,000, making it the regional hub for business, retail and leisure. In this diverse and multicultural town, you’ll have a great opportunity to build up a thriving coffee-drinking community.

Surrounded by scenic countryside views and located between the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs, Swindon is a go-to stop for anyone visiting the area to appreciate the local natural beauty. It’s a fantastic backdrop for your cosy independent-feel coffee shop!

The town is also home to a number of attractions, drawing in visitors from across Wiltshire and further afield – all of whom will need plenty of options for refreshments. Swindon is known for the STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway, Lydiard Park, Coate Water Country Park, The Museum of Computing, Stanton Country Park and more.

The heart of the town itself is a bustling hub, with an already thriving coffee scene. With signs of an engaged coffee community, your new store will be in good company and in a prime position to offer the consistency and familiarity of a franchise.

Why Choose Esquires Coffee?

As a leading ethical coffee franchise, we know a thing or two about what it takes to establish a thriving coffee store that’ll keep customers coming back for more. We’re dedicated to staying on top and keeping our franchisees there too, so we work closely with each of our partners to ensure they’re set up for success.

When you become an Esquires franchisee, you get access to a range of resources and areas of support. From the very first steps to ongoing operations, our franchise team will be on hand to support your store.

We’ll help with things like site procurement, lease negotiations, store designs, menus, favourable vendor contracts, marketing and more. Not to mention, when you operate under the Esquires name, you get our wonderfully loyal customer base who know and love our products.

To find out more about the kind of support you’ll receive throughout your franchising journey, see our franchise FAQs.

One of the ways we stand out among the crowd is our proud ethical focus. Our ethos prioritises the farming communities who grow our delicious coffee and their environment. This means only serving responsible, Fairtrade coffee and working with farming cooperatives to help ensure the wellbeing of the farmers and their natural resources. Along with this approach to coffee, we also aim to source local ingredients where possible, further consolidating our stores within the community.

Apply for a Coffee Franchise in Swindon

Think you’ve got what it takes to run your own Esquires store? If you share our ethos and love of coffee, we’d love to hear from you.

We are currently looking to expand our reach and establish a number of new stores across the UK, including in Swindon. With the UK coffee chain market on the rise, now is a great time to get in on the action and build a community-focused coffee business.

Start your franchisee journey today and apply for a Swindon coffee franchise! We can offer several opportunities, including single and multi-store franchise licences.

What Next?

Our application process is nice and simple. Here’s how it works:

  1. Register interest: Fill in our short application form and tell us a bit about yourself.
  2. Franchise form review: Our team will confirm receipt of your application and review it.
  3. Initial phone call: The following business day, we will call and chat through any questions and further explain the next steps.
  4. Budget projections: We will ask you to sign an NDA so we can safely share confidential information before sending indicative budget projections for you to review.
  5. Secondary application form: You will receive a more comprehensive application form to review.
  6. Meeting: After this form is filled in, you will meet with the Esquires team to further discuss your franchise and potential store locations.
  7. Onboarding: You will receive onboarding documents.
  8. Background checks & fees: Meanwhile, the Esquires team will be busy conducting all the necessary background checks and ensuring you have everything you need to move forward.
  9. Training and set-up: Finally, the fun can begin as we’ll work to help set up your store and provide in-depth training to ensure you’re ready to open your doors!