UK Food & Drink Franchises

Ranging from international quick service restaurants to high-spend sit-down eaterie concepts, the food & beverage category is the most varied industry sector covered by the franchise industry.

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Articles in the Food & Drink Franchises category

June 2008: Revive Juice Bars: A very healthy investment
As the demand for healthy food continues to increase the juice bar industry is still growing. An innovative company within this industry, Revive Juice Bars is looking for franchisees throughout the UK.

June 2008: Dinky Deli: A new franchise opportunity with a wealth of experience
The demand for quality health foods that are affordable and accessible is providing a strong market for Dinky Deli franchisees

June 2008: Wiltshire Farm Foods: an opportunity that can satisfy your hunger for success
When it comes to selecting the right franchise opportunity, it’s vital you choose a partner that supports your venture’s success. Working with Wiltshire Farm Foods you will enjoy every opportunity to grow your business and achieve the rewards you crave.

April/May 2008: Baja Fresh Mexican Grill: Join a successful US restaurant chain
A US based Mexican themed restaurant chain Baja Fresh has successfully franchised across the US and has over 300 outlets nationwide. The company is now looking to capitalise on this success and is seeking international franchisee partners to develop a country, region or territory.

April/May 2008: La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill: Aid the international growth of a US chain
A new international franchise opportunity has emerged as US based Mexican restaurant chain, La Salsa, is looking for suitable franchisee partners to aid its global expansion plans.

April/May 2008: Revive Juice Bars: Healthy growth and a very healthy investment
As the demand for healthy food continues to increase the juice bar industry is still growing. An innovative company within this industry, Revive Juice Bars is looking for franchisees throughout the UK.

April/May 2008: wok2go:
“3 months ago I couldn’t boil an egg now I do the best Sea Bass in Ilford.”

April/May 2008: Dinky Deli: Deliver your own success...
With the Dinky Deli service you could earn your share of this multi million pound market

April/May 2008: Wiltshire Farm Foods: an opportunity to satisfy your hunger for success
When it comes to selecting the right franchise opportunity, it’s vital you choose a partner that supports your venture’s success. Working with Wiltshire Farm Foods you will enjoy every opportunity to grow your business and achieve the rewards you crave.

March 2008: Baskin Robbins: Dreaming of a store chain under a world class brand?
Baskin-Robbins could provide the franchise opportunity to turn your ice cream dream into reality as the company is focusing its efforts on achieving market leadership in the UK. The UK team reveals how it is seeking management franchisees with serious capital to develop chains of up to 50 stores

March 2008: Morris Pasties: "The product is outstanding, it's a gourmet meal!"
With their products drawing plaudits from the national media, Morris Pasties franchisees hail the quality and flavour of their popular Cornish pasties

March 2008: wok2go:
So how come I do the best Sea Bass in Ilford, or London for that matter? To be honest it's all down to culinary genius George Leung.

March 2008: Revive Juice Bars: A very healthy investment
As the demand for healthy food continues to increase the juice bar industry is still growing. An innovative company within this industry, Revive Juice Bars is looking for franchisees throughout the UK. Derin Ibrahim reports

March 2008: Wiltshire Farm Foods: an opportunity to satisfy your hunger for success
When it comes to selecting the right franchise opportunity, it's vital you choose a partner that supports your venture's success. Working with Wiltshire Farm Foods you will enjoy every opportunity to grow your business and achieve the rewards you crave.

Jan/Feb 2008: Morris Pasties: "The product is outstanding, it's a gourmet meal!"
With their products drawing plaudits from the national media, Morris Pasties franchisees hail the quality and flavour of their popular Cornish pasties. Stuart Anderson interviews

Jan/Feb 2008: Snack-In-The-Box: Building a Successful Business
"The Cadbury branding really struck me as a great idea - it's such a well-known name it would give our vending machines instant recognition in the marketplace."

December 2007: Pizza Hut: Enjoy Customer mania with a Global Brand
By leveraging its huge national network and growing online customer database, Pizza Hut is offering UK entrepreneurs the opportunity to become multi-site owners enjoying a unique customer reaction. Stuart Anderson finds out more from Franchise Director Sanjiv Razdan

December 2007: Snack-In-The-Box: 7 years on and still going strong
Franchisee Diary: Ruth Sutcliff, West Sussex

December 2007: Papa John's Pizza: Papa John's Pizza cuts itself a large slice
Papa John's is cutting itself an even bigger slice of Britain's pizza market after adding another tasty addition to its growing franchise

December 2007: wok2go: Money doesn't grow on trees
HEALTHY FOOD. HEALTHY FINANCES Wok2go presents a mouth watering business opportunity.

Oct/Nov 2007: Barefruit Juice: 'Bare' this in mind!
If you have a taste for excitement, now is the time to get a Barefruit Juice franchise. Joshua Scherzer reports

Oct/Nov 2007: Zumo: Delicious, Healthy & Fun! An exciting opportunity
Zumo is the Spanish word for fruit juice and every Zumo Smoothie Bar (there will be more than 25 in the major UK shopping centres by the end of 2007) sets out to epitomise an experience which is healthy, tasty, sunny and fun

Oct/Nov 2007: Coffee Republic: The coffee market is booming...
In a booming coffee market, Coffee Republic reveals how its expanding Deli concept is leading the way across the UK...

Oct/Nov 2007: Perfect Pizza: Tuck into tasty profits
Make up to £65,000 per year

Oct/Nov 2007: Papa John's Pizza: The future is HOT for Papa John's Pizza
The base is set, the ingredients are in place and the future is looking as hot as a Pepper Passion for Papa John's Pizza, thanks to a growing presence in towns across Britain

Oct/Nov 2007: Snack-In-The-Box: A Business from Day 1
It was actually my son Chris who suggested the idea of looking into the possibilities of investing in a franchise. Together we run our own newsagents but he thought it would be a great idea to branch out and see what other opportunities were out there. The idea of franchising appealed to us both because of the support system that is involved but we still had to come to a joint decision in what business to pursue.

Oct/Nov 2007: The Streat: It's time to get streatwise...
Ireland's fastest growing cafe franchise launches into Great Britain...

Oct/Nov 2007: McDonald's Restaurants: A Franchise that's Streets Ahead
How McDonald's new contemporary look is changing sales on the high street...

Oct/Nov 2007: Pizza Hut: We want you as a Franchisee...Can you deliver?
Make our business... your business. Pizza Hut have immediate franchise opportunities in Scotland, Tyneside, the Northwest and Midlands...

September 2007: Papa John's Pizza: Papa John's signs largest multi-unit franchisee to date
Signing of leisure expert Geoff Parsons shows that US giant is making in-roads in the British market

September 2007: Barefruit Juice: Real & growing demand for fresh fruit juice
Real & growing demand for fresh fruit juiceHealthy options and smoothies in particular have experienced exponential growth lately in the UK and worldwide. Building on the great success of its existing chain serving made to order real fruit smoothies and juices, Barefruit Juice Bars is now looking to recruit enthusiastic franchisees nationwide who want a share of this juicy opportunity. Stuart Anderson reports

September 2007: wok2go: Healthy Food, Healthy Finances...
wok2go is the only Oriental takeaway franchise in Britain and that makes it full of potential. Britons spend over £1 billion eating Oriental food and we are perfectly placed to enter this market. wok2go will be huge on the high streets with 22 outlets about to open and 2 new franchisees joining each month.

July/August 2007: Papa John's Pizza: Web superiority leads Papa John's charge
Following major investment into its technical capabilities, Papa John's is experiencing a significant increase in pizzas ordered online - giving franchisees a further boost to their businesses

July/August 2007: wok2go: The UK's first Chinese and Thai takeaway franchise
wok2go from George Lueng is the most exciting franchise opportunity in a generation

July/August 2007: Coffee Republic: It all starts with great coffee
The coffee market is booming, Coffee Republic are leading the way and expanding the successful Deli concept across the UK. The UK Franchise Team reports...

May / June 2007: Zumo: 'I could really put my life and soul into Zumo!'
The popular reactions to the openings of their Zumo smoothie bars is persuading franchisees to consider expanding into multi-bar operations. Stuart Anderson interviews

May / June 2007: Papa John's Pizza: Papa John's finds the recipe for success
The recent visit of Papa John's President and CEO Nigel Travis to the UK has highlighted the company's high regard for its UK franchise network's prospects. Dan Clifford reports

April 2007: Toasty Kitchens: Toastys launch fast food franchise for 'hot profits'
Something exciting has happened to the exclusive Toasty Kitchens Oven. For 28 years our ovens have continued to provide a lucrative income selling toasted sandwiches to millions of customers. Well, we've turned up the heat...

April 2007: Perfect Pizza: Make some serious dough!
"In 1993 my modest independent pizza franchise was acquired by Perfect Pizza. With their help, the operational standards, product quality and profits went from strength to strength...

April 2007: Zumo: 'It feels like a very safe investment'
An investment in a Zumo franchise has turned Alicia Shaw from an employee to an entrepreneur looking to expand her business. Stuart Anderson interviews

April 2007: Auntie Anne's: 10 key steps to becoming an Auntie Anne's franchisee
Auntie Anne's is bringing a product that has been a sensational success in the USA into the UK market to revolutionise how we snack - the hand rolled soft pretzel. Franchising Manager Max Burton provides an overview of how the company supports the launch of its franchisees, from initial interest through to ongoing operation

April 2007: Papa John's Pizza: Taste success with the US No. 1 pizza delivery chain
Having risen to the top of the US pizza market with its 'Better Ingredients Better Pizza' pledge, Papa John's is expanding its UK network with the aim of establishing its pizza as the nation's favourite. Rachel Spaul reports

March 2007: BB's Coffee & Muffins: Women in franchising
'We've always enjoyed working at BB's and love making coffee'... Taking on a franchise was the next step on the career ladder for enterprising BB's Coffee & Muffins employees Carli Horsburgh and Maria Hepburn. Rachel Spaul reports

March 2007: Papa John's Pizza: Taste success with the US No. 1 pizza delivery chain
Having risen to the top of the US pizza market with its 'Better Ingredients Better Pizza' pledge, Papa John's is expanding its UK network with the aim of establishing its pizza as the nation's favourite. Rachel Spaul reports

March 2007: Auntie Anne's: A hot new franchise food opportunity
A global US brand that spans 12 countries, Auntie Anne's is seeking to revolutionise the snack industry in the UK with its healthier option pretzels. Stuart Anderson interviews the principals behind this exciting opportunity and its first franchisee

March 2007: Perfect Pizza: Make some serious dough!
In 1993 my modest independent pizza franchise was acquired by Perfect Pizza. With their help, the operational standards, product quality and profits went from strength to strength.

January 2007: Bassito's Piri-Piri: Seeking HOT investors
Bassito's Piri-Piri is seeking an investor to help develop a franchise programme for its Mediterranean-style restaurant concept

January 2007: Papa John's Pizza: Founder flies in to lead the Papa John's charge
Papa John's pizza is set to deliver on its promise to become the UK's favourite delivered pizza after announcing ambitious plans for the coming year

January 2007: Thresher Group: 'Grand' Thresher Franchise
A year after the launch of the groundbreaking Thresher Group Franchise scheme, Daniel Kendrick reveals how thousands of applications have confirmed the initiative as one of the most popular franchises in the UK

January 2007: BB's Coffee & Muffins: Make muffins, make money!
Phil Blackman and Karen Fisher decided to become BB's Coffee & Muffins franchisees in 2004 - within two years they had opened their second store and were recently crowned BB's Franchisees of the Year!

January 2007: Toasty Kitchens: The exclusive oven, and the brand, are now for sale!
For the past 28 years Toasty Kitchens have made a lucrative income using their patented toasted oven selling only Toasted Sandwiches to millions of customers around the UK including everybody from royalty to sports stars and pop stars.

Dec 2006: Zumo: 'What's going on with all these smoothie bars?'
The fresh blend and smoothie revolution came to Wakefield, Leeds in May with the opening of a Zumo franchise. Stuart Anderson reports

Dec 2006: Toasty Kitchens: Join the revolution...
... Healthy fast food. The Toasty Kitchens concept has been tried and tested over 28 years of successful operation. Andrew Holman, Operations Director explains

Oct/Nov 2006: Dinners Made: Taking the UK by storm
The meal preparation business is the fastest growing franchise concept in the States, growing as quickly as the coffee phenomena. Simon Carpenter-Foster reports

Oct/Nov 2006: Morris Pasties: Morris Pasties announce phase two launch
Morris Pasties is launching phase two of its franchise development programme. Rachel Spaul talks to franchisees Alan and Sharon Lloyd from Milton Keynes

Oct/Nov 2006: Pizza Hut: The opportunity you've been waiting for
Pizza Hut Pizzas don't come any better. Restaurants don't come any more popular. Brands don't get any stronger. And now you can share in our success as a franchisee

Oct/Nov 2006: Coffee Republic: It all starts with great coffee
During the past two years Coffee Republic has converted a number of its traditional espresso bars in and around London and at Heathrow to its highly successful Deli concept. Franchise Manager Alun Hamilton-Jervis reports

July/August 2006: Morris Pasties: Morris Pasties launch phase two of franchise
Having successfully completed phase one of its franchise development programme, Morris Pasties reports on entering phase two with a portfolio of success stories

July/August 2006: Coffee Republic: It all starts with great coffee
During the past two years Coffee Republic has converted a number of its traditional espresso bars in and around London and at Heathrow to its highly successful Deli concept. Franchise Manager Brian Carroll reports

April/May 2006: Toasty Kitchens: Our Secret is Out!
For the past 28 years Toasty Kitchens have made a lucrative income using their patented toasted oven selling only Toasted Sandwiches to millions of customers around the UK including everybody from royalty to sports stars and pop stars.

March 2006: Puccino's: The UK's Biggest Franchise Coffee Chain

March 2006: Morris Pasties: 'We're onto a winning formula!'
Having opened their Morris Pasties franchise in Milton Keynes to a fantastic response, Alan and Sharon Lloyd speak to Rachel Spaul

Feb 2006: Morris Pasties: Pasty phenomenon sparks imagination
With three new Morris Pasties franchisees set to launch, Rachel Spaul reviews its progressive nationwide expansion

Feb 2006: Subway Sandwiches: Make SUBWAY your New Year's resolution
As SUBWAY®'s European store network passes the 1,000 mark, Rachel Spaul reports on an opportunity for dedicated, ambitious owner/operators with upwards of £38,000 to invest in a store in Spain

December 2005: Papa John's Pizza: 'Delivery Operator of the Year, 2004'
Having been awarded the title of 'Delivery Operator of the Year 2004' by the Pizza, Pasta and Italian Food Association, Papa John's is seeking Franchisees for it's exciting new pizza delivery store.

December 2005: Morris Pasties: 'Finest pasties in Cornwall'
Already recognised as offering the "Finest pasties in Cornwall"by the Daily Telegraph, Morris Pasties is replicating this success nationwide, reveals Rachel Spaul

December 2005: Toasty Kitchens: The exclusive oven, and the brand, are now for sale!
Our Secret is out... For the past 28 years, Toasty Kitchens have nade a lucrative income using their patented toasting oven selling only toasted sandwiches to millions of cutomers around the UK.

October 2005: O'Briens: A recipe for success
The simple ingredients that makes O'Briens a fantastic food franchise.

October 2005: Benjys: Make our business yours
As a Benjys Franchisee yuo can help shape the future of Benjys across the country with the opportunity to earn a significant annual income.

October 2005: Subway Sandwiches: Flex your business muscles in the sun
Thinking of moving abroad? Rachel Spaul reports on an opportunity to enjoy the sun of Spain or Portugal as the owner of a Subway franchise

October 2005: Coffee Republic: It all starts with great coffee
One of the UK's original international-style espresso bar chains, Coffee Republic is to offer franchises for the first time. Coffee Republic's Brian Carroll reports

October 2005: Morris Pasties: A tasty opportunity for hungry investors
Football legend Bryan Robson stole the show in Solihull this August when he cut the ribbon officially opening the latest Morris Pasties shop. Rachel Spaul reports

October 2005: Papa John's Pizza: New innovations at Papa John's
With continued innovation characterising UK development of Papa John's, Business Development Manager Paul Youngman reflects on this award-winning international food brand

October 2005: McDonald's Restaurants: The franchise you can love
When it comes to delivering the McDonald's brand promise directly to our customer, every hour of the day, every day of the year, we rely heavily on our franchisees. Worldwide, over 70 per cent of our 30,000+ restaurants are run by independent entrepeneurs - making us the largest and most successful franchising company.

September 2005: Morris Pasties: "Customers Agree it's a Great Product"
A product that sells and a business blueprint that works is what clinched it for Malcolm and Jill Farrar, who uprooted and moved to Cornwall to start anew as Morris Pasties franchisees. Rachel Spaul tells their story

July/August 2005: Morris Pasties: A Franchise Hot off the Oven Flying off the Shelves
Pasty lovers across the UK will delight at the news of a truly Cornish pasty brand expanding nationwide via franchising, reveals Rachel Spaul. Having recently opened its first shops in High Wycombe and Solihull, and with a further 15 soon to launch, Morris Pasties is proving that it has the formula for franchising success

June 2005: Papa John's Pizza: Sit Down Concept Stands Out For Papa John's
US-born pizza takeaway and delivery company Papa John's has excited existing and potential franchisees with a string of initiatives, including a new store design, vibrant packaging, unique delivery vehicles and eye-catching marketing material. Here, the company reveals that when it comes to innovation, there can be few that have made more progress in the last 12 months