Own A Nearby Store
By joining the Nearby family, you can leverage all the benefits of a symbol brand while keeping business control as a convenience store franchise. From day one, we work with you to understand what makes your store unique and why your customers love it. We don’t ask for a long-term contract, weekly advertising, marketing fees or a say in what you do with your store.
We are always Nearby and ready to deliver for you.

Interested In Becoming A Nearby Store?
Our stores are independently owned by local retailers who know their customers and their needs in the local communities. If you are interested in becoming a Nearby retailer please complete the below or alternatively you can contact our friendly team to find out more on: 07912 478 883
Nearby Franchise Owner Experience

Our Values

Convenience

Community

Independent Retailing

Value

The Benefits Of Becoming A Nearby Store

No membership fees
You shouldn't have to worry about fees - that's why all Nearby store owners never pay any hidden memberships.

No weekly advertising/marketing fees
New campaigns shouldn't be a hinderance - we don't charge additional fees on short-burst marketing.

Dedicated business development manager
You'll want to focus your attention on running the franchise - we'll help you see the bigger picture with a development manager who has helped other stores grow

Committed member of Retail NI
Helping give you a voice when it matters, our franchises are part of a locally based retail, supplier and wholesale business organisation

Category management and merchandising support
Avoid stock headaches with our plug-in support from day 1

Consumer promotional activity every 3 weeks
Customers love fresh deals, so we'll always helps with new deals you can refresh

In-house EPOS system
Ready to use & easy to maintain, avoid headaches with POS that works

CFF central distribution
Avoid long waits or supply issues - all stores benefit from our centralised system

Award Winning Marketing & Sales Team
We take pride in helping stores become part of the community - it's what has seen up become an award winning convenience store franchise brand

Award Winning Local Franchises
Murray’s Nearby, Cullyhanna
(Retail NI High Street Hero Awards)
-Best Deli
McGrane’s Nearby, Keady
(Retail NI High Street Hero Awards)


What Our Store Owners Say



Your Most Common Franchisee Questions Answered
What are the costs involved in buying a Nearby convenience store franchise?
We don’t have any membership fees for becoming a Nearby store. It’s important that you have control over your store.
What are the requirements to become a Nearby franchisee?
There are no existing requirements or needs to start your franchise. We typically work with individuals who already have a physical store and would be looking to make a move.
What training and support does Nearby provide to its franchisees?
All Nearby store owners have their own dedicated business development manager, along with help for category management & merchandising support.
In cases where someone is looking for a complete overhaul/modernisation of their shop, we do help provide store development guidance through a guided site project (subject to investment)
Can I get a franchise brochure or prospectus?
You can get one of our retailer information packs by completing the form above. We’ll get in touch and send a pack.
What is the contract length?
We don’t do long-term contracts.
The only long-term contract you may have (subject to the retailer) would be for the installation of your EPOS system.
Who should I contact if I have more questions?
The best option is to fill in the form above so we can have one of the team get in touch.
If you’d prefer to chat over the phone first, give our head office a call on 028 3026 3521.