Franchising

Tortilla looks to accelerate growth through franchising as revenue continues to climb

24-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

Tortilla is aiming to accelerate its expansion by ‘doubling down on franchising’ as it looks to capitalise on UK and international growth opportunities.

Afrikana plots further expansion with six openings planned

23-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

African-inspired restaurant group Afrikana has announced plans to open a further six sites in the coming months, which will take its estate beyond 20.

Wingers signs 30 site development deal

18-Dec-2023 By Hannah Currie

Buttermilk fried chicken concept Wingers has signed a 30 site development deal for West London and the Thames Valley.

I am Döner signs first London franchise

04-Oct-2023 By Hannah Currie

I am Döner will open its first site in London after signing its first franchise deal in the capital.

Wingers launches franchising with plans for 50 new sites

30-Aug-2023 By Hannah Currie

Buttermilk fried chicken concept Wingers plans to double its estate by the end of the year as it opts to expand through the franchising route.

Pret to expand into India

30-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

Pret A Manger is to expand into India with up to 100 sites expected to open in the country over the next five years, under its latest global franchise agreement.

Shoryu Ramen to open first franchise restaurant

24-Jun-2022 By James McAllister

Shoryu Ramen will open its first UK franchised restaurant this summer on Kensington High Street.

Chaiiwalla to roll out in London

19-Nov-2021 By Andrew Don

South Asian street food franchise Chaiiwalla is gearing up to make its London debut as it targets 230 UK locations by the end of 2024.

Mikos Gyros launches franchising arm as it sets out ambitions for global expansion

10-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Fast casual Greek brand Mikos Gyros has stated its intention to roll out across the UK and beyond having recently launched a new franchising arm.

Tony Macaroni eyes franchise expansion across England and Wales

25-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Glasgow-based Italian restaurant group Tony Macaroni is looking to its 'next chapter' by expanding its franchise model in England and Wales.

Papa John's begins franchising in pubs

07-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

Papa John's has signed its first pub franchise and says it is looking to secure similar opportunities with other pubs in the future.

Using its loaf: why Paul is finally ready to franchise across the UK

18-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

Having previously concentrated on the capital, French bakery group Paul is preparing to expand across the country through a franchising model that could see its UK estate double in size.

Papa John’s introduces flexible franchising formats to expand into ‘non-traditional’ venues

22-Jan-2021 By James McAllister

Papa John’s is to introduce new flexible franchising formats for 2021 as it looks to expand its reach into ‘non-traditional’ venues.

Subway becomes next major brand to enter delivery sector

07-Dec-2017 By Finn Scott-Delany

Subway UK is planning to trial a delivery service in London in the New Year.

EasyHotel targets Birmingham for hotel development plans

21-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

EasyHotel is hoping to open a hotel in Birmingham has part of its plans to boost its owned hotel development pipeline. 

'Ethical' chicken restaurant Hen crowdfunds £150k for London expansion

21-Dec-2015 By Sophie Witts

Hen – Brighton’s ethical chicken restaurant- is eyeing its first London site after smashing its £100,000 crowdfunding target.

EasyHotel to expand owned and franchised business

03-Jun-2015 By Emma Eversham

'Super budget' hotel operator EasyHotel is moving forward with plans to expand both its owned hotel portfolio and its franchise business after seeing sales more than double during the last year. 

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill to open at Threadneedles Hotel

16-Jan-2015 By Ruth Williams

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, one of the restaurant brands created by the high-profile chef, is opening at Threadneedles Hotel under a franchise agreement with Black & White which owns the franchise.

Tiger Bills to open Hammersmith venue

27-Nov-2014 By Melodie Michel

‘East meets West’ dining concept Tiger Bills will open its second London restaurant in Hammersmith on 19 December.

Marco Pierre White to open 12 franchises this year

11-Jul-2014 By Ruth Williams

Sanguine Hospitality, the hotelier with a master franchise agreement with Marco Pierre White, is planning to open UK 12 restaurants under the Steakhouse Bar & Grill and New York Italian brandsthis year as part of its plans to roll out 50 over the...

Vapiano looks past London

12-Mar-2014 By Luke Nicholls

Fast-casual Italian restaurant chain Vapiano has announced it is looking for ‘entrepreneurial partners’ to support its UK expansion outside of London.

Tiger Bills eyes London rollout

03-Feb-2014 By Luke Nicholls

Lifestyle Hospitality Group (LHG) has signed a contract with a new master franchisee to roll out its ‘East meets West’ casual dining concept Tiger Bills across London.

Harry Ramsden's to return to Yorkshire under new franchise agreement

01-Nov-2013 By Emma Eversham

Fish and chip restaurant brand Harry Ramsden's will make its return to Yorkshire next year through a new franchise deal with JVP Ventures. 

Pan Chai eyes UK expansion under new franchise

14-Oct-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Pan Chai, the luxury pan-Asian concept with a single site in Harrods Food Hall, wants to roll out in city-centre locations across the UK under a newly launched franchise.

The Bavarian Beerhouse to open in Bristol, first outside London

22-Aug-2013 By Emma Eversham

A third branch of German beer, food and entertainment concept The Bavarian Beerhouse is set to open in Bristol this month as the company looks to expand outside its London heartland.

Norfolk restaurant chain Zaks plans 30 neighbourhood restaurants in five years

04-Jul-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Zaks, the Norfolk-based American diner restaurant group, has revealed details of a franchise scheme which it hopes will see 30 new diner restaurants open in the next five years.

Just Falafel plans to open 200 UK restaurants within five years

14-May-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Just Falafel, the falafel restaurant chain founded in Abu Dhabi in 2007, intends to embark on a period of rapid expansion to reach 200 UK restaurants within the next five years.

Tiger Bills restaurant reveals 24 target cities for expansion

09-Apr-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Tiger Bills, the restaurant concept launched by Lifestyle Hospitality Group (LHG) in 2007, has signed its first regional, multiple franchisee in the Midlands and has revealed a target list of 24 cities in which it wishes to operate. 

UK's first Starbucks franchise opens at former Little Chef site

07-Feb-2013 By Emma Eversham

Coffee chain Starbucks has opened its first UK site under franchise on the site of a former Little Chef restaurant in Hampshire. 

Accor reveals 'record' 2012, 266 new hotels opened

21-Jan-2013 By Peter Ruddick

Global hotel operator Accor has revealed it opened a record 266 new hotels in 2012 as the company's move to managed and franchised venues helped grow gross revenue by 11 per cent.

The Ambrette fine-dining Indian restaurant set for South East and London expansion

03-Oct-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Dev Biswal, chef patron of The Ambrette restaurant which has sites in Margate and Rye, has revealed plans to expand the Indian fine-dining concept to six sites in the South East and London before embarking on a new business venture under a franchise model.

Bar Sport seeks franchisees to grow brand following Britain's year of sport

19-Sep-2012 By Emma Eversham

Bar Sport, the American sports bar model founded by Scott Murray, is looking for more franchisees to help grow the business following a year of sporting success for Great Britain. 

Umi hotels eyes three new UK properties under franchise model

13-Aug-2012 By Luke Nicholls

Umi hotels, the luxury budget hotel chain with sites in Notting Hill, Brighton and Moscow, has plans to expand under a franchise business model with an aim to sign up three new Umi-branded hotels in the UK over the next year. 

Greene King 'meet and eat' franchise key for company in 2012

06-Jan-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Greene King will continue the rollout of their ‘Meet and Eat’ franchise pubs in 2012 as the scheme forms an important part of the Suffolk-based brewer's business plan during the tough economic climate.

Umi hotels looks to expand brand through franchises

27-Jun-2011 By Emma Eversham

Independent budget hotel chain Umi is looking to expand its brand both in and outside the UK through franchise agreements with hoteliers.

Caribbean-inspired restaurant chain Pollo Tropical eyes up UK

09-Jun-2011 By Emma Eversham

Caribbean-inspired US restaurant chain Pollo Tropical is seeking franchisees with hospitality experience to help it expand into cities in the UK.

Business profile: Steve Hill of Wagamama

12-Nov-2008 By Paul Wootton

Other brands have tried and failed but Wagamama chief executive Steve Hill believes his cult noodle chain company has what it takes to succeed in the States