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The UK chicken franchise market is an exciting and competitive sector. The demand for chicken franchises reflects the nation's love for wings, grilled and fried chicken. The market is made up of established players such as Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Chicken Cottage,  Peri Peri Chicken, Dixy chicken, Many chicken franchise opportunities from overseas, such as Popeyes, Chick-fil-a, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Mary Browns Chicken, Slim Chickens, have also gained popularity in the UK in recent years.  And we have seen a rise in the number of home grown new chicken franchises such as Lucky Bs, Wingers and Sides. Franchise models range from traditional restaurants to drive-thrus and delivery-focused "ghost kitchens." The market for chicken doesn’t look to be slowing down any time soon, making it an attractive option for those looking to invest in a food franchise.

Lucky B's Hot Chicken

Lucky B's Hot Chicken franchise is bringing authentic Nashville-style hot chicken to the UK; offering an irresistible opportunity for passionate entrepreneurs.

Bunsik

Bunsik is a fast-growing Korean street food brand. 8 stores operating; first franchised store opened in Bristol. Part of Maguro Group with 20+ years’ experience in UK F&B industry. 450+ staff / £28m turnover. Seeking multi-unit operators.

Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse is an Australian-themed steakhouse franchise. Over 1400 restaurants globally. Looking for Area Developers and Multi-Unit Franchisees.

Sides

Sides is a fried chicken franchise. Looking for multi-unit partners. Part of Virtual Hero, a subsidiary of Hero Brands, company behind German Doner Kebab.

Mary Brown's Chicken

Largest quick serve chicken restaurant & fastest-growing chicken franchise brand in Canada. Open in Lisburn, Belfast and London. Recruiting select group of UK partners.

Chicken Cottage

Still going strong after 30 years, Chicken Cottage is a pioneer of the fried chicken franchise concept in the UK. Seeking experienced single and multi-unit partners.

Hotville

Hotville is a Nashville-style fried chicken franchise. 5 locations currently with 5 signed for 2026. Flexible franchise models. Looking for single and multi-unit partners. No food experience required.

Plan Burrito

Est, 2015, Plan Burrito is the fastest growing multi-award winning Tex-Mex franchise operation in the UK. Looking for ambitious individuals who want their own business and to grow Plan Burrito with us.

Burger Boi

Burger Boi is pushing the boundaries of traditional burger franchise concepts. Eat-in, collection & delivery. c20 UK stores. Top tier Costa, Domino’s, Subway multi-unit franchisees now rolling out the brand.

IHOP & Applebee's Dual-Branded Restaurants

Dual-branded restaurant. Expanding across the UK. Seeking qualified multi-unit operators for Master Franchise or Area Developer opportunities.

Afrikana

African inspired restaurant serving authentic home-cooked Afrikana infused food. Various models available. 18+ stores across the UK. No F&B experience required.

Chicos

Chicos is one of London’s most exciting & upcoming QSR brands. Core menu - smash-burgers, flame-grilled chicken, Nashville-style items, loaded fries. Seeking single & multi-unit operators. Food experience not essential.

BRGR LAB

BRGR Lab offers 100% Prime Beef Smash Burgers. Whether you have QSR experience or not, or maybe have an existing takeaway that is starting to become tired, we would be delighted to talk to you.

Aussie Grill

Aussie Grill is a fast-casual concept with casual dining quality. Low risk, high reward opportunity. Looking for experienced partners with multi-unit restaurant or hospitality operations. Minimum commitment 10 locations.

Smashville

Smashville is a burger takeaway franchise. We're not just about good burgers; we're about crafting experiences and building a community. No previous experience in the food industry required.

Side Street

Side Street is a fast-casual, American-style burger and fried chicken franchise serving bold, flavour-packed food. Looking for entrepreneurs with experience of owning one or more businesses.

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