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Franchises in Portugal for people who don’t want a full-time job

So, you want to be an entrepreneur, but you don’t want it to be a full-time job?There are several franchise options in Portugal. Self-service businesses. These are businesses that require a physical location but do not need to have permanent employees. Online businesses. These are businesses that operate exclusively online, without any personal contact with customers. Businesses without a physical store. These are businesses that, although they involve personal contact with customers, allow you to set your own work schedule. Businesses designed to operate without a permanent manager. These are businesses that, although they have a physical location and employees, can be managed remotely. At Master Your Franchise, we represent several franchises that offer part-time work. Here are 5 examples House 360 What is it? House360 is a construction brokerage and management firm. For most people, renovating a home can be a hassle. Not only do they spend hours searching for companies and professionals to provide quotes, but they also have to deal with the anxiety of not choosing the right partner. That’s where House 360 comes in. House 360 works in partnership with over a hundred companies in the construction industry, all of which are fully accredited and have proven themselves in the market. These companies are selected with the utmost rigor and care to ensure quality and the best possible service. Why isn’t a full-time job required? Hose360 doesn’t need a store or an office. Customers are acquired online. You’ll have to visit customers to provide estimates and oversee the work, but you’ll have some flexibility in your schedule to do so. Friendly Fire What is it? Friendly Fire isn’t like other video game cafes. With its own software and a powerful app, it enables efficient operations without the need for external technicians, as you’ll receive full support from the Friendly Fire team. This software also enables a dynamic pricing strategy, allowing prices to vary based on the time of day and day of the week. Opening a Friendly Fire video game café requires a lower investment than an independent café. Thanks to the brand’s purchasing power, you can secure equipment at significantly lower prices. Why isn’t a full-time job required? Although a physical store is required, the business is structured to operate with just one part-time employee per shift. Thanks to the proprietary software, you can manage the business remotely. Pet Laundry – Clean Master What is it? Clean Master offers an excellent franchise opportunity for dog and cat grooming and bathing services, as well as for other pets. Clean Master Pet Laundry locations are unique because they offer four services for dogs and cats all under one roof: Ozone Therapy, Spa, Laundry, and Ozone Cabin. Why isn’t a full-time job required? Since it’s a self-service business, there’s no need for full-time staff. All that’s required is to clean and maintain the space and collect the money. Clean Master Self Service What is it? It is a self-service laundry. But there are several differences compared to other self-service laundry franchises. And there are three key factors that set Clean Master apart from the rest: Decor, Turnkey project, High-speed machines Why isn’t a full-time job required? It’s a self-service business. All you need to do is perform occasional maintenance, restock supplies, and collect money. Surf’n’Fries What is it? Surf’n’Fries is a franchise specializing in french fries.After a decade of perfecting the flavor and developing a premium experience, they created the perfect cut—french fries shaped to maximize profits and build customer loyalty.Surf’n’Fries’ packaging is unique and patented, allowing customers to hold an entire meal in one hand. Why isn’t a full-time job required? Surf’n’Fries offers three business models. Two of them are perfect for those who don’t want to run a full-time business: Food Cart and Food Truck. These are portable units that can be taken to events, fairs, beaches, etc. If you want more information about these franchises, please fill the form below

7 business ideas you can open in Portugal right now, and without needing any special expertise.

Starting a business in Portugal is an excellent way to make the most of your money. And with franchising, you can count on the support of a local team.We’ve selected 7 franchise businesses that are ideal for those who want to start up in Portugal. 1 – House360 House360 is the leading company in Mediation and Construction Management. What is a Construction Mediation and Management business? Imagine that you need to renovate a room in your house, or that you need to build a house. You go to a House360 franchisee. This franchisee will: survey the work to be done; ask for quotes from the various contractors and professionals in the House360 network; present you with 3 quotes. And you can be that franchisee. In Portugal there is a shortage of housing. This leads people to buy second-hand houses, or houses that need to be adapted.That’s why the Construction Mediation and Management business is in high demand.What’s more, if you can speak English, you have a great advantage. There are many foreign clients living in Portugal who need to carry out building work, and they prefer to speak to someone who knows English. Strengths of this franchise Consolidated business with over 15 years’ experience. Low investment, because you don’t need a physical shop. Easy management for the franchisee. Well-known brand. Strong presence in search engines. High commissions. Supporting promotional material. Marketing campaigns. Franchising details Entrance fee: €20,000 + VAT Marketing fee: none Contract duration: 5 years (renewable) Request more info 2 – Friendly Fire What is Friendly Fire?Think Starbucks, but with lots of computers and consoles. And more social interactions between visitors. And energy drinks instead of coffee. And more fun. Friendly Fire is the place for generation Z to socialise. More than a video game coffee shop. Friendly Fire is not like other video game coffee shops. With its own software and a powerful app, it allows to operate efficiently, without the need for external technicians. The business volume of the video game coffee shops sector is one of the fastest growing, at a rate of 20 per cent a year. It’s a growing business with little competition. Strengths of this franchise Proprietary software and app that optimises revenue and minimises the need for staff. Few staff required. Typically one person per shift. Requires a space of 150m2. It doesn’t have to be a prime location. International concept, successfully tested in 5 countries. Reduced operating costs. No need to be present in the business at all times. Lower investment than an independent video games café. Franchising details Average initial investment of €99,500. Entrance fee: €15,000 Monthly royalties: 5% for the first 2 years Marketing fee: 2% Contract duration: 5 years Exclusive area: Yes Request more info 3 – Surf’n’Fries Surf’n’Fries is a franchise specialising in French fries. It was founded in 2009 and is present in 10 countries. French fries are perhaps one of the most popular food dishes in the world. Who can resist the aroma of freshly fried potatoes? After a decade of perfecting the taste and developing a premium experience, Surf’n’Fries has created the perfect potato cut – fries shaped to maximise profits and generate repeat customers. In addition to the fries, with their various sauces, Surf’n’Fries offers more products, depending on the business format chosen. These include drinks, chicken nuggets, chicken wings, chicken chunks and mozzarella sticks. 3 Business formats There are 3 alternative business formats: S’N’F Cart Food Truck ( trailer ) S’N’F Traditional S’N’F Shop Strengths of this franchise Low investment Model resistant to economic downturns Proven success with Millennials Fresh and attractive brand Track record of international success No hidden fees Franchising details Initial investment: €14,000 (cart); €50,000 (trailer) Right of entry: €2,500 (cart); €5,000 (trailer) Monthly royalties: none Marketing fee: none Contract duration: 5 years Request more info 4 – Yogurtlandia Yogurtlandia is a frozen yoghurt shop. Born in Italy in 1995, it is present in 4 countries in Europe and has almost 100 franchised shops. More than a yoghurt ice cream shop One of the concerns of anyone who starts an ice-cream or yoghurt business is whether they will have income all year round, or just in the summer. The advantage of the Yogurtlandia yoghurt ice cream franchise is that it has a wide range of products, allowing it to sell well all year round: soft natural yoghurt, soft fruit yoghurt, crepes, bubble tea, waffles, pancakes, slushies, smoothies and milkshakes, natural juices, hot chocolate, fruit salad, cold coffee cream, etc. Strengths of this franchise Consolidated business with over 25 years’ experience. Low investment. Easy management for the franchisee. High-profile brand in Europe. Wide range of products, with high margins. Young, modern decor. Attractively designed packaging and utensils. Franchising details Initial investment: from €29,000 Right of entry: included in the investment Monthly royalties: none Marketing fee: none Contract duration: 5 years (renewable) Ideal area: 20m2 to 80m2 Request more info 5 – Asasur Asasur is a take-away restaurant specialising in roast chicken. But it also has a wide-ranging menu of other dishes from Iberian cuisine. There are dozens of dishes on offer to suit all tastes. And this way, people buy more often, as they can choose from a variety of dishes. It’s a simple concept, but very effective. Strengths of this franchise Consolidated business with over 20 years’ experience. Easy management for the franchisee. A well-known brand in Spain, now arriving in Portugal. Diverse menu, with dozens of products. Low prices. Take-away system, with no table service costs. Also home delivery system. Franchising details Initial investment: €42,700 (Asasur Express); €51,200 (Asasur) Right of entry: included in the investment Monthly royalties: 1000€ Marketing fee: 150€/month Contract duration: 10 years Ideal area: from 80m2 Request more info 6 – Move It Center Movie It Centre is a very special gym franchise because it is based on a ‘training boutique’ concept. The democratisation of personal training The big challenge for a fitness centre is to get clients to keep doing sport throughout

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