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Tubz Brands is a leading tower vending machine franchise operating across the country and internationally. Established in 2005 and based at a purpose-built factory in Sittingbourne, Kent, Tubz manufactures its own award-winning vending towers and supplies confectionery brands including Nestle, Haribo and Pringles. With over 300 franchisees and 30,000+ towers in operation, it's one of the most accessible low-cost franchises around, with no royalty fees or hidden charges.

Kaspa's Desserts is the fastest growing dessert restaurant brand in the country, founded in Croydon in 2012 by Azhar Rehman and widely known as the King of Desserts. With 109 stores nationwide, 45 franchise partners, and awards including Favourite Dessert Restaurant by Deliveroo customers two years running, Kaspa's serves a diverse menu of artisan gelato, waffles, crepes, sundaes and shakes. Multiple store formats and a strong in-house distribution network make this a compelling franchise opportunity in a booming sector.

Creams Cafe is the dessert parlour brand that sparked a revolution on the high street. Founded in 2008 by Adam Mani and Balal Aqil, the first restaurant opened in Southall in 2011 and the queues have not stopped since. Now operating around 100 stores across the country, Creams serves waffles, gelato, crepes, sundaes and more in iconic, vibrant interiors. With a proven franchise model, multi-site opportunities and strong delivery platform, it is a flagship brand in the dessert dining sector.

Mooboo is the UK's largest bubble tea franchise operator, established in Camden, London in 2012. With over 100 sites across the country and more than 1,000 flavour combinations, the brand has capitalised on the explosive growth of the boba tea market. Mooboo offers franchisees a family-like support structure, strong brand recognition and a proven model in one of the UK's fastest-growing food and drink categories.

Cafe2U is the world's largest mobile coffee van franchise, serving fresh espresso, speciality drinks and snacks to workplaces, business parks and events. Launched here in 2004 after pioneering the mobile café concept in Australia, the brand has over 85 franchise partners and an award-winning van-based model that lets owners skip high-street rent, landlords and staff headaches while tapping into a booming coffee market.

Dirt Coffee Co is a fast-growing speciality coffee and all-day dining brand launched in 2024 by DMH Brands, founded by serial entrepreneur David Hodgetts (previously co-founder of Triple Two Coffee). Blending speciality coffee, fresh food and an evening cocktail offer, the brand targets lower-overhead locations to deliver a more accessible, profit-focused franchise model in one of the most resilient consumer sectors.

Mango Twist is a vibrant dessert and drinks brand inspired by the famous mangonadas of Mexico and other Latin American fruit treats. Founded in 2024 by Dominic Vargas, it has built a loyal London following with fresh fruit, bold flavours and a playful tropical identity. With multiple format options including kiosks, mall units and high street stores, Mango Twist offers a flexible, fast-growing opportunity in a thriving dessert market.

7th Heaven is a multi-award-winning bakery café brand founded in India in 2011, now expanding rapidly across the British market and into the US. With 350+ outlets across 125+ cities globally, the brand is famous for its unique Live Cakes in 7 Minutes concept, custom 3D cakes and a 300-strong product range. Strong gross margins, full training and proven systems make it one of the more accessible bakery franchise opportunities available today.

Shakeaway is the world's largest milkshake bar company and the original reinventor of the milkshake, shaking since 1999. With over 180 flavours and millions of possible combinations, the brand has built a loyal cult following across the country and internationally, with over 500 stores in 14 countries. From its original Bournemouth store through to locations in the USA, UAE, Jordan, and beyond, Shakeaway offers a fun, high-energy franchise model with strong brand identity, in-store TV and DJ Radio, and an unrivalled product range that keeps customers coming back.

Wicked Fish is a London-born street food brand specialising in 100 per cent gluten-free fish and chips, alongside burgers and dogs cooked fresh from quality, ethically sourced ingredients. Launched in 2021 and now trading from two profitable sites in Hackney Wick and Spitalfields Market, the brand is opening up its model to franchisees with a reported average payback period of 12 to 18 months and a focus on bold branding, fresh food and high streets ready for something different.

Auntie Anne's is the world's largest hand-rolled soft pretzel brand, with around 2,000 stores globally and over 40 sites locally. Founded in 1988 at a Pennsylvania farmers' market, the brand arrived here in 2003 and is now operated under master franchisee Freshly Baked Limited. Its hand-rolled, freshly baked pretzels, strong grab-and-go positioning and prime high-footfall locations make it a standout food franchise opportunity.

Don Tacos is the brand behind Britain's first Birria tacos, launched in 2020 and now trading from sites in Manchester, Birmingham and Bolton. Specialising in authentic, slow-cooked Mexican street food alongside Korean-inspired tacos, the brand has built a loyal following on social media and a reputation for bold flavours and high-quality ingredients. With a dedicated franchising company in place, Don Tacos is now opening the model to operators across the country.

Puccino's is a distinctly British coffee franchise, established in 1995 and known as much for its dry wit and irreverent humour as it is for its quality Segafredo coffee. With over 40 coffee bars predominantly in railway and travel locations across the UK, Puccino's is part of the Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, one of the world's leading coffee companies. With consistent like-for-like revenue growth and a newly expanding franchise programme, it offers a compelling opportunity in the UK's growing out-of-home coffee market.

Sushi Handroll is a London-based sushi restaurant franchise offering fresh, high-quality Japanese cuisine through a proven, fully supported model. Operating in a sector worth tens of millions and growing year on year, Sushi Handroll provides franchisees with expert training, supplier partnerships and a turnkey setup, making it an attractive route into one of the most resilient categories of casual dining.

Amigos Burgers and Shakes is one of the fastest-growing independent burger brands in the country. Founded in Acton, West London, in 2011 by childhood friends Kaz and Wax, the brand built a cult following for its halal British-beef burgers, peri-peri chicken and chocolate-bar milkshakes. With multiple London sites and a major eight-store deal in Birmingham, Amigos is now expanding nationally through franchising.

Caprinos Pizza is one of the fastest-growing pizza delivery and takeaway chains in the country, with over 100 branches and expanding internationally into Ireland and Pakistan. Founded in Didcot in 2014, Caprinos has won multiple industry awards including Best Pizza Restaurant of the Year at the British QSR Franchise Awards 2025 and a place in the HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100. One of the few pizza brands offering a fully Halal menu across every branch, Caprinos serves Italian-American cuisine with globally inspired flavours, fresh dough, and a simple, sustainable business model designed for franchisee success.

Buy & Bite is a UK-founded Japanese-inspired quick-service restaurant brand specialising in tornado-style omurice, bao buns, and bowls. Launched in London in 2020 and franchising since 2023, the brand combines the vibrant flavours of Far Eastern cuisine with a streamlined, tech-driven operating model designed for efficiency and consistency. With a central kitchen in North West London supplying franchisees directly, Buy & Bite offers a low-staffing, high-potential restaurant opportunity that is already turning heads in the franchise world.

Arizona Joe's is an award-winning American-style burger and shakes restaurant brand serving up bold flavours, premium halal ingredients and a vibrant diner experience. Winner at the Official Halal Awards and a firm favourite across Bolton and Manchester, Arizona Joe's is now opening up its successful concept to franchisees who want to bring the brand's iconic burgers, shakes and Tex-Mex flair to new communities.

Chopstix Noodle Bar is Europe's largest Asian-inspired quick service restaurant brand, founded in London's Camden Market in 2002. Serving bold Pan-Asian flavours from noodles and rice dishes to stir fries, Chopstix operates over 150 locations across the UK, Ireland and Europe. With a sub-one-minute service model, low-skill labour requirements and a proven multi-unit franchise model, it is a compelling opportunity in the fast-growing Asian QSR sector.

Chicken Cottage is a British-born quick service restaurant chain that has been a pioneer in the fried chicken franchise sector since 1994. With over 70 stores globally, BFA membership, and three consecutive years in the HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 (reaching the Top 50 in 2024), the brand offers fresh, Halal-certified fried and grilled chicken, burgers, wraps, and kebabs. Operating from its original Wembley roots, Chicken Cottage combines 30 years of franchise experience with a modern, multi-format approach spanning restaurants, drive-thrus, kiosks, and ghost kitchens.

Chaiiwala is the country's leading Indian street food and cafe brand, with over 100 sites domestically, 20+ locations in Canada, and a growing presence in Dubai. What began as a street stall in Delhi in 1927 selling tea for a rupee has evolved into one of the fastest-growing food franchises in the country. Serving signature chai alongside fresh rotis, Bombay bowls, masala chips, and toasties, Chaiiwala offers all-day dining in vibrant, contemporary settings. A BFA and CFA member with ambitions to reach 500 global locations over the next decade, the brand is actively recruiting franchise partners for high streets, drive-thrus, retail parks, travel hubs, and universities.

Black Sheep Coffee is a bold, specialty coffee brand that has disrupted the high street since launching in London in 2013. Known for serving the first specialty-grade Robusta beans on the market, delivering stronger flavour profiles and higher caffeine content than traditional Arabica blends, the brand has rapidly expanded to over 130 locations across the country and internationally. With distinctive, contemporary store design, a loyal customer base, and a franchise model built for high-footfall locations, Black Sheep Coffee offers an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to stand out in the thriving coffee sector.