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Popeyes US Fried Chicken Chain Enters the UK Market
The American fast-food outlet Popeyes is taking the UK market by storm. Although they have already launched some Popeyes UK stores, those Brits that love Louisiana-style fried chicken will be excited to know they are adding more stores and drive-thrus for those who prefer their fried chicken on the go!
In 2021 Popeyes UK enjoyed a successful launch in Stratford, East London, and opened another ten stores afterwards. When their Oxford store opened its doors, the eager fried chicken lovers queued since 5 am.
Popeyes Franchise UK
By the end of 2022, the Leicester, Brighton, and Liverpool branches will open, and the Parkgate Shopping Park in Rotherham is looking into their first drive-thru for the Popeyes UK franchise group.
“It’s fantastic to see how well we are being received across the UK. Consumer demand has been high for a drive-thru ever since we landed in the UK, so it feels like a real milestone for us.” - Popeyes UK CEO Tom Crowley.
“We’ve carefully planned our site acquisition strategy in line with where we’re seeing most customer demand, and it’s great to see it coming to life.”
Popeyes confirmed in February 2023 that by adding a dark kitchen and another seven sites to the existing 17 locations, the group aims to open 350 UK franchises eventually.
Popeyes UK Locations - Liverpool - Nottingham - Oxford - Gateshead - Chelmsford - Leicester - Derby - Brighton - Cambridge - Reading
London - Ealing - Westfield Stratford - Romford
London Delivery Kitchens - Brent Cross - Dulwich - Whitechapel - Maida Vale - Battersea - Bermondsey
Opening Soon: UK Locations - March: Cardiff
To Be Announced: - Barrhead - Richmond - Plymouth - Norbury (Delivery Kitchen) - Rotherham (drive-thru)
Master Franchise Business Model
A franchise is a business that allows the franchisor to distribute services or products across more regions and outlets with smaller entities similar to that of a large chain to assist large companies in solving the geographical concerns raised.
A master franchisor, in return, grants the franchisee third-party operation rights for the franchise within a designated territory. Alternatively, the subfranchisor will not operate or own the franchise but, concerning regional issues, will assume a franchisor’s role.
The master franchise additionally allows the franchise permit holding company to benefit from more accessible capital and management talent. Franchisors allowed to specialise in training, screening, and recruiting subfranchisors to develop their area ensures the increase of the overall growth rate of chains.
Is a Master Franchise for You?
Before you get involved with a master franchise, consider the following first:
- What will your financial and professional commitment be to the company?
- You need to be a business-minded person to opt for a master franchise.
- If you are only interested in one outlet, then a master franchise isn’t your option.
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Training and support
Popeyes Franchise Training
Although based in the US, the training package is designed to support a franchisee with numerous essential skills covering the basics of running your own fried chicken franchise, including leadership skills, team orientations, and recruitment, to name a few.
Popeyes franchise cost includes ongoing guidance and advice from fellow Popeyes members from the franchising network. As a franchisee, you can access the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen web portal, which offers a comprehensive company operations manual and training videos.
