A British icon. A new era of franchise growth.

Harry Ramsden’s has been serving proper fish and chips since 1928. Nearly 100 years later, we’re just getting started.

The Harry Ramsden’s story began in 1928 with a ten-foot wooden hut in Guiseley and a simple ambition: to make exceptionally good fish and chips. Within three years, customer demand had transformed that small hut into a purpose-built restaurant, complete with oak panelling and chandeliers inspired by the Ritz.

That early success became the foundation of one of Britain’s most recognised food brands. Guiseley went on to become the world’s largest fish and chip restaurant, welcoming around a million customers a year, while Harry Ramsden’s grew far beyond Yorkshire, with restaurants opening internationally from Hong Kong and Jeddah to Melbourne and Walt Disney World.

Nearly 100 years later, that recognition gives our franchise partners something few new concepts can offer: a brand with genuine provenance, generations of customer familiarity and a product at the heart of British food culture. Harry Ramsden’s appeals across families, regulars, tourists and first-time visitors, creating opportunities across a broad range of locations and customer occasions.

Now, we’re building the next generation of Harry Ramsden’s. Four flexible formats - from compact Harry Ramsden’s Huts and Quick Service restaurants through to Fast Casual and Full-Service locations - allow our franchise partners to match the brand to different markets, footprints and investment levels.

With Harry Ramsden’s centenary approaching in 2028, new locations, national partnerships and growing customer engagement are already shaping the next chapter. We’re now looking for ambitious multi-unit franchise partners to help take Harry Ramsden’s into its next 100 years.

Built to Fit the Opportunity

We recognize that no two locations are the same. That’s why Harry Ramsden’s has developed four distinct formats:

• Full-Service Restaurant – 1,800–4,000+ sq ft - Destination restaurants suited to city centres, retail parks and coastal locations.
• Fast Casual – 1,300–3,000 sq ft - A contemporary, faster-service model suited to high-footfall environments.
• Quick Service – 700–1,200 sq ft - A compact counter-service format built around takeaway, delivery and convenience.
• Harry’s Hut – 20ft Shipping Container - Our smallest and most flexible format, designed for seafronts, events, travel hubs and other high-footfall opportunities.

Now Seeking

Multi-unit franchise partners across the UK with the ambition and capability to develop Harry Ramsden’s within their local or regional market.

Our Ideal Franchise Partner

We’re looking for partners who:

• Have the ambition and financial capability to develop multiple locations
• Bring strong local market knowledge and business networks
• Have experience building and leading high-performing teams
• Share our passion for great food, hospitality and operational standards
• Can identify and develop high-quality locations across their territory

Be Part of the Next 100 Years

Interested in becoming a Harry Ramsden’s franchise partner? Please contact us for further information.

Interested in Harry Ramsden’s ?

Contact Mikayla Whittle

Director of Franchising & Licensing

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