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49% OF ALL UK CHAINED OUTLETS ARE INTERNATIONAL BRANDS 90% OF THE UK PIZZAMARKET IS LED BY INTERNATIONAL CHAINS Several chains like Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Captain D’s and Del Taco are building and testing small takeaway units ChurrosLocos SWEET OPPORTUNITY This family-owned business is expanding across the UK, bringing delicious churros and Latin desserts to even more locations. With 6 new sites planned for 2025 and a goal of achieving 50 in 5 years, the brand is now offering its proven model to passionate partners who want to be part of its growing success story. Japes PIZZA WITH POTENTIAL With four stores in London, Japes offers a unique pizza franchise opportunity with great potential. The brand is seeking experienced franchisees to join its journey to become a household name. With simple pizza-making processes and exceptional support, Japes is ideal for those looking to scale and develop multiple sites. Black Sheep Coffee ELEVATED MENU Ambitious to open 100 locations across the UK within the next 20 months, Black Sheep Coffee is seeking multi- unit or multi-brand operators with a proven track record and a passion to scale into high-traffic shopping centres and transport hubs. The coffee chain has a unique offering with specialty-grade robusta coffee and inclusive menu items. Miss Millie’s SIGNATURE FRIED CHICKEN Miss Millie’s aims to expand to over 50 locations in the next five years, with attractive territories still available across the UK. After investing in rebranding, the company offers strong products, supply chain, and systems, and seeks passionate operators to help grow its national presence. Haute Dolci SWEET LUXURY Expanding globally, Haute Dolci currently operates 20 stores across England and Scotland, with plans to reach 50 locations in the UK by 2030. It’s looking to partner with cluster franchisees and master franchisees in new territories, who possess operational expertise, a customer-first approach and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. Gong Cha GLOBAL GIANT Backed by ST Group Food Holdings Limited, Gong cha England was established in late 2018 to bring the beloved bubble tea brand to the UK. Since opening its first store in 2019, Gong cha has grown to 14 outlets in England, with plans for further expansion, building on its global presence of over 2,000 locations. BRITAIN LOVES CHICKEN Some of the biggest growth over the past year has been in the fried chicken sector, with Popeyes, Wingstop and Slim Chickens all significantly boosting their estates over the past 12 months. QSR’S BIGGEST CASUALTIES There have been some unfortunate closures over the past 12 months, most notably TGI Fridays, which saw its estate significantly reduced when parent company Hostmore went into administration. 18 WHAT FRANCHISE Issue 20.3 50 Growing Food Franchi ses | PARTNER CONTENT