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84% OF GEN-ZS, THE MOST FREQUENT UK DINERS, EMBRACE STREET FOOD 52% OF GEN-ZS SAY THEY WOULD RETURN TOA RESTAURANT IF PRICES ARE AFFORDABLE Lumina Intelligence predicted that the UK QSRmarket grew in value by 3.3% in 2024 to £17bn CUPP TURNKEY SOLUTION CUPP offers a turnkey solution for opening your own bubble tea store, with complete training, site selection assistance, custom-designed stores, fit-out, marketing, and ongoing support. With plans to open 6-8 new locations across the UK in 2025, CUPP is seeking both single and multi-unit operators to join its growth story. Veeno ITALIAN HOSPITALITY Veeno, an Italian wine bar franchise founded in 2013 in Manchester by two Italians with a passion for their home cuisine, aims to open 2-3 new locations per year. Franchisees should have a passion for hospitality, a positive attitude, and a strong customer service mindset. Adherence to Veeno’s high standards is key to success in this lifestyle-focused brand. Heavenly Desserts PUDDING PARADISE Having reached 60 locations, Heavenly Desserts plans to double that number in the next three years. The brand is looking to partner with both experienced franchisees and newcomers to help it achieve this goal, offering the opportunity to be part of its continued growth and success in the dessert industry. Green King Pub Partners BRITISH ICON Greene King Pub Partners offers ready-to-trade pubs, allowing you to focus on growing your business. With its proven model and strong support, the franchise reduces risk compared to traditional tenancy. Greene King is seeking franchisees to expand across England and to launch in Scotland in 2025. Boss Pizza FAST GROWTH Boss Pizza is working towards a goal of opening one store per week with 10 new openings slated for this year and 15 more next year. By 2027, the goal is to add 60 locations. Franchisees receive full support, including location selection, store setup, training, and marketing assistance to ensure a success in this highly desirable sector. Patisserie Valerie HIGH STREET FAVOURITE Elevating British special occasions for 100 years, the brand is now seeking experienced franchise partners for the next phase of its growth and plans in place to open six to eight new units across the UK. Patisserie Valerie is looking for multi-unit partners aiming for ongoing development and regional expansion. QSR SECTOR SHOWING RESILIENCE While the broader restaurant sector has suffered for consumers reducing their dining out habits, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are holding up, with total revenue still 0.3% above 2023. VALUE-DRIVEN MARKET A 2025 report by Cardlytics noted that competitive value-driven propositions, such as meal deals, bundled offers and targeted digital discounts, are key to maintaining customer footfall. 24 WHAT FRANCHISE Issue 20.3 50 Growing Food Franchi ses | PARTNER CONTENT