Why invest in a Knoxville franchise?

Marble Slab is looking for someone ambitious and hard-working to become the newest franchise owner in Knoxville, Tennessee! Our custom ice cream creations will be a perfect fit in Knoxville, a rapidly growing city with a great economy. The city’s business development resources create an ideal foundation on which you can build your business, setting you up to thrive and grow. Keep reading for more details about what Knoxville can offer your Marble Slab franchise.

Strong Local Economy

Don’t be fooled by the small size of Knoxville, with a total metro population of just over 800,000. This city’s economy is among the frontrunners in the United States, according to its Forbes ranking as #64 out of the two hundred Best Places for Business and Careers. Knoxville has a cost of living 3% lower than the national average and a cost of doing business to match, making it a great city to live and work. Your Knoxville franchise will benefit from the low overhead costs. In addition, a lower cost of living means that the residents of Knoxville have more discretionary income that they can spend on things like custom made ice cream creations. And with nearly 1,500 people moving to the city each year, the population is growing relatively steadily, meaning your customer base can continue to grow.

Business Development Support

When you open a franchise in Knoxville you will not be left to your own devices. Not only do we at Marble Slab provide extensive training and support for our franchise owners, but Tennessee also has resources that small business owners can utilize. The East Tennessee Economic Development Agency, or ETEDA, is dedicated to offering resources and data to small businesses all throughout Eastern Tennessee. The ETEDA specializes in assembling data that business owners can use to decide the optimal area in which to invest. ETEDA data can help you know what you can expect to pay in rent, utilities, wages, and more. They also accumulate data on the labor pool of the city in question, as well as what resources are available for businesses that wish to outsource their human resources services. The ETEDA is full of invaluable information for your Knoxville franchise.

With everything this city has to offer, the decision to open a franchise in Knoxville is a no brainer. Between its strong and growing economy and the valuable information available through the East Tennessee Economic Development Authority, Knoxville has everything a new franchise could want. By building your business on this strong foundation, you will be on the path toward a growing thriving business in no time at all. Click this LINK to learn the first step in opening your Marble Slab franchise in Knoxville.

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