In a survey by IT service softwareInvGate, Blackpool in came second place, with new businesses increasing by 7.24 per cent between 2022 and 2023.
Blackpool recorded a gain of 280 establishments, going from 3,870 in 2022 to 4,150 in 2023. Of those businesses, 125 were in the transport and storage sector, and 110 were in the business administration andsupport services sector.
Take a look at the business opportunities available now for less than £20,000 in the Blackpool area. Some are businesses only, some units ready to go with business potential.
5. Kiosk, Promenade, Blackpool
A rare opportunity to acquire a high-yielding retail kiosk investment property fronting the Promendade, adjacent to the World famous Blackpool Tower. It is fully let and producing £8,000 per annum. Goes to auction on October 17 with a guide price of £10,000. | Auction Estates Ltd/Rightmove Photo: Auction Estates Ltd/Rightmove
6. Seaview Lodge, Promenade, Blackpool
This four-storey Victorian property is currently set out as a large one-bedroomed holiday apartment with jacuzzi to the ground floor, first floor one-bedroom apartment, and eight letting bedrooms to upper floors. It's being offered for lease at £15,000. | Kenricks Commercial/Rightmove Photo: Kenricks Commercial/Rightmove
7. Waterloo Road, Blackpool
This 'time warp' empty retail unit is being offered for sale by auction with a guide price of £18,000. Agent Kenricks state: "This two-storey mid-terraced property is in need of extensive refurbishment throughout and has previously been used as a Tape Recorder shop with owners accommodation above." | Kenricks Commercial/Rightmove Photo: Kenricks Commercial/Rightmove
8. Sandwich bar, Nutter Road, Cleveleys
For £14,995, you can buy this established sandwich bar located in Cleveleys town centre immediately off Victoria Road West. There's a split level sales shop with approximately 13 covers plus counter and sandwich prep area. There's also a rear kitchen, outside seating area and one parking space to rear. Turnover levels average £1,250 a week. | Kays Peake Properties/Rightmove Photo: Kays Peake Properties/Rightmove