Posted:09-June-2026
Mary Brown's Chicken Seeks Master Franchise Partner for England and Wales
Canadian quick-service restaurant brand Mary Brown's Chicken is accelerating its UK growth plans and is now seeking a master franchise partner to spearhead development across England and Wales. With its first two restaurants already trading in Northern Ireland and a Glasgow location scheduled to open later this year, the award-winning brand is laying the foundations for a substantial presence across the UK.
The opportunity offers experienced operators the chance to secure exclusive territorial rights for England and Wales and lead the rollout of one of North America's most established chicken concepts. According to the brand, it is seeking sophisticated multi-unit and multi-brand operators with the financial strength, infrastructure and operational expertise required to develop a significant network of restaurants.
Founded in 1969, Mary Brown’s has built its reputation on a made-fresh-from-scratch approach, with signature menu items including its Signature Chicken, Big Mary® Chicken Sandwich and famous Taters. The company attributes much of its success to proprietary cooking technology and a handcrafted preparation process that differentiates it from many competitors in the increasingly competitive fried chicken sector.
"Mary Brown's Chicken represents exactly the type of international franchise opportunity that sophisticated multi-unit operators are looking for in today's market. The brand combines more than five decades of operational excellence with a distinctive product offering, strong unit economics and a proven franchise model that has delivered impressive growth across Canada and beyond,” commented Dylan Powell, Vice President of International Development, Mary Brown’s Chicken.
“With consumer demand for premium chicken concepts continuing to strengthen across the UK, the timing is right for an experienced master franchise partner to establish Mary Brown's as a major player across England and Wales. The combination of a highly differentiated menu, robust franchise support infrastructure and significant white space for development creates a compelling proposition for ambitious franchise groups seeking a scalable foodservice brand.”
“We are actively seeking discussions with well-capitalised operators who have the experience, vision and operational capability to lead the next phase of Mary Brown's UK expansion and unlock the considerable potential that exists within the market,”
The company has won numerous industry accolades in Canada, including multiple Canadian Franchise Association Franchisees' Choice Awards and recognition as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.
As MB Chicken continues its international expansion, the search for the right master franchise partner marks the next major step in establishing Mary Brown’s as a significant player within the UK's rapidly evolving chicken restaurant sector.
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