“A NEW survey has uncovered a definitive list of the on-screen businesses Brits would like to own and – despite murders, affairs, explosions, fires, floods and even plane crashes – soap opera pubs dominated the list. EastEnders‘ famous Queen Vic, once run by iconic landlady Peggy Mitchell, was voted for by one in ten Brits”, — write: www.thesun.co.uk
A NEW survey has uncovered a definitive list of the on-screen businesses Brits would like to own and – despite murders, affairs, explosions, fires, floods and even plane crashes – soap opera pubs dominated the list.
EastEnders‘ famous Queen Vic, once run by iconic landlady Peggy Mitchell, was voted for by one in ten Brits (10 per cent) ahead of The Woolpack from Emmerdale (9 per cent) and The Rovers Return (8 per cent) from Coronation Street.
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A brave one in ten of Brits said they’d love to take over Fawlty TowersCredit: Alamy
Around 8 per cent of Brits would like to own The Rovers Return from Coronation StreetCredit: Alamy However, according to data from 2,000 Brits, which was commissioned by business insurance experts Premierline, the nation’s favourite place to take the reins would be Wonka Industries, with the chocolate-making business totalling more than one in six (18 per cent) votes.
Next up is Central Perk from the iconic sitcom Friends (17 per cent), while a brave one in ten (12 per cent) said they’d love to take over Fawlty Towers, the madcap hotel run by Basil Fawlty and his wife Sybil, or Stark Industries from Iron Man (12 per cent).
Other notable businesses to make the list included: Trotters Independent Trading from Only Fools and Horses (10 per cent), The White Lotus (7 per cent), Scoops Ahoy from Stranger Things (7 per cent) and Agence Grateau from Emily in Paris (5 per cent).
And when asked why they’d like to run these businesses, 37 per cent thought “it would be a laugh”, and more than a quarter (27 per cent) said they’d love the drama, while one in ten (11 per cent) believed that they could do a better job than the current manager.
A spokesperson from Premierline, said: “It’s no surprise that soap opera pubs and well-known on-screen businesses top the list, as they’re familiar, community-driven and feel like workplaces people already understand.
“But, what these fictional favourites gloss over is the reality behind the scenes which business owners face on a daily basis.
“In the real world, running a pub, shop or hospitality business means managing serious risks, from property damage (like dramatic fires and floors) to public liability, and staff illness, theft and cash-flow shocks.
“Without the right insurance in place, even a small incident can quickly become a costly setback.”
Nearly one in ten (9 per cent) reckon they’ve gone as far as to draft a business plan for an on-screen business, while nearly a third (29 per cent) say they’ve put some time and effort into thinking how they’d operate a fictional company.
Staggeringly, three quarters of Brits (74 per cent) said they’d walk out of their current role to take on one of these firms right away.
Three quarters of Brits said they’d walk out of their current role to take on a fictional businessCredit: Alamy
The Queen Vic from EastEnders also topped the listCredit: Handout The research delved deeper into the current state of Brits’ job satisfaction.
Three quarters (65 per cent) of respondents said they’d like to be their own boss one day, one in ten (10 per cent) said they’re ready to leave and start up soon, with one in five (20 per cent) saying they’ve thought about writing a business plan but haven’t got around to it yet.
Just over a quarter (27 per cent) said they love their current role, only 2 per cent said they live for the job, whilst 6 per cent say they hate it and can’t wait to leave.
The Premierline spokesperson added: “It’s no surprise that so many Brits dream of starting their own business.
“For many, it’s about freedom, flexibility and turning a passion into something sustainable.
“Whether it’s running a café, launching an online shop or going freelance, the appetite for entrepreneurship is clearly stronger than ever.
“What often gets overlooked in the excitement of starting out is the practical side of running a business.
“From protecting equipment and premises to covering yourself if something goes wrong, having the right insurance in place can make all the difference between a minor setback and a major financial hit.”
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