Food Franchises
Shakeaway
Shakeaway is a unique global company with stores popping up all over the world! Get involved in this…
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £40,000
- Finance
- Yes
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
American Pizza Slice
"Pizza by the Slice"
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £50,000
- Est. Year
- 1998
- Finance
- Yes
Food Franchises
Sapore Vero
Bring fresh, authentic, and delicious Italian food to your local area with the Sapore Vero Franchise.
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £50,000
- Finance
- Yes
Food Franchises
Crêpeaffaire
Crêpeaffaire is a unique and independent quality food brand, serving freshly baked savoury and sweet crêpes made with…
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £60,000
- Finance
- Yes
Food Franchises
Cuppa’ Chaii
Cuppa' Chaii is renowned for its passion-driven cafe experience, captivating taste buds and hearts alike. It's a destination…
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £60,000
- Outlets
- 6
- Est. Year
- 2022
- Finance
- Yes
Food Franchises
Pizza Time
Taste The Freedom Of Ownership With A Rewarding Business In The Pizza Industry.
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £80,000
- Finance
- Yes
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…
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £85,000
- Outlets
- 1410
- Est. Year
- 1974
- Finance
- Yes
Food Franchises
Favorite Fried Chicken
Favorite formed in 1986 and are proud to be one of the UKs largest British-owned chicken franchises.
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £100,000
- Outlets
- 90
- Finance
- Yes
Food Franchises
Wok&Go
Join Wok&Go, an eat in, takeaway and delivery food franchise, specialising in Asian fusion. Our franchise has already…
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £100,000
- Finance
- Yes
Food Franchises
Apache Pizza Northern Ireland
Want to create a better life for your family and be in control of you future destiny? The…
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £100,000
- Finance
- Yes
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…
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £100,000
- Finance
- Yes
Food Franchises
German Doner Kebab
German Doner Kebab specialises in retailing delicious, healthy kebabs made only from ingredients of the highest quality. We…
More Info →- Min. Investment
- £100,000
- Finance
- Yes
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Want a Restaurant franchise that fits your budget?
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.
