Food Franchises
Shakeaway
Shakeaway is a unique global company with stores popping up all over the world! Get involved in this…
Minimum Investment: £40,000
How Much Does a Restaurant Franchise Cost?
Typical minimum investment around £100,000 — ranging from £40,000 to £375,000 across 19 UK restaurant opportunities.
From
£40,000
minimum investment
Typical
£100,000
median across 19 brands
Up to
£375,000
established models
Choice
19
opportunities
Cheapest Restaurant franchises
Food Franchises
Sapore Vero
Bring fresh, authentic, and delicious Italian food to your local area with the Sapore Vero Franchise.
Minimum Investment: £50,000
Food Franchises
Cuppa’ Chaii
Cuppa' Chaii is renowned for its passion-driven cafe experience, captivating taste buds and hearts alike. It's a destination…
Minimum Investment: £60,000
Food Franchises
Crêpeaffaire
Crêpeaffaire is a unique and independent quality food brand, serving freshly baked savoury and sweet crêpes made with…
Minimum Investment: £60,000
Food Franchises
Pizza Time
Taste The Freedom Of Ownership With A Rewarding Business In The Pizza Industry.
Minimum Investment: £80,000
Food Franchises
McDonald’s UK
McDonald's is looking for hands-on business people with strong leadership and management skills to join the McDonald’s brand…
Minimum Investment: £85,000
Food Franchises
Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen
People come to Russo’s for more than a meal; they come for warmth, conversation, and a sense of…
Minimum Investment: £100,000
Food Franchises
German Doner Kebab
German Doner Kebab specialises in retailing delicious, healthy kebabs made only from ingredients of the highest quality. We…
Minimum Investment: £100,000
Food Franchises
Papa John’s
Papa John's is an international pizza franchise with over 5,000 stores worldwide in more than 40 markets.
Minimum Investment: £100,000
Food Franchises
Camile Thai Kitchen
Camile Thai Kitchen is a healthy and sustainable restaurant brand operating in the home delivery category, in the…
Minimum Investment: £100,000
Food Franchises
Favorite Fried Chicken
Favorite formed in 1986 and are proud to be one of the UKs largest British-owned chicken franchises.
Minimum Investment: £100,000
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Take the franchise finderWhat goes into the cost of a restaurant franchise?
The headline figure is the minimum investment — the realistic total you need to get up and running. It is usually made up of several parts:
- Franchise fee — a one-off licence fee paid to the franchisor for the brand, training and the right to operate. It is only part of the total cost.
- Set-up & equipment — vehicles, tools, stock, fit-out, technology or a unit — whatever the model needs to start trading.
- Working capital — money to cover the first few months of running costs before the business is cash-flow positive.
Across the restaurant opportunities listed on FindMyFranchise, the minimum investment starts from £40,000, with a typical figure around £100,000 and the most established models reaching about £375,000.
Ongoing fees are separate from the start-up cost — most franchises charge a management service fee (royalty) on turnover and sometimes a marketing levy. Always check the figures in the franchise prospectus before committing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant franchise cost?
Restaurant franchises on FindMyFranchise need a minimum investment from £40,000, with a typical figure around £100,000 and up to £375,000 for the most established brands. The franchise fee is only part of this — the total also covers set-up, equipment and working capital.
What is the cheapest restaurant franchise?
The lowest-investment restaurant franchise currently listed is Shakeaway, from £40,000. Browse the full list below, ordered cheapest first.
What's included in the franchise cost?
The minimum investment typically covers the one-off franchise (licence) fee, the equipment or set-up needed to start trading, and working capital for the first few months. Ongoing management service fees (royalties) and marketing levies are charged separately on turnover.
