Affordable, convenient, and delicious – pizza is a popular food all around the world, including in Britain. Whether you are going out for a meal or just relaxing at home watching a movie, a pizza is often one of the first choices. One of the reasons for the popularity of this famous Italian cuisine is the wide range of toppings available – there’s something for everybody. Even the leftovers are great after being left in the fridge for a couple of days.
When there is a demand for a particular product, a great business opportunity is never far behind. Even with more and more pizza restaurants opening up, the high demand means they are still profitable. Those restaurants that are well located can see some very good business indeed.
It makes a lot of sense to want to open up your own pizza restaurant. It can make even more sense to open up a pizza franchise.
Pizza Franchises FAQs
Pizza franchises have become a firm favourite in the UK and they are certainly here to stay. Last year, approximately £346.3 million was spent on chilled pizza and four million of us eat it at least once a week. The pizza franchise industry is worth £3,285 million so there has never been a better time to join the market. Well-known pizza franchises such as Pizza Express, Domino's Pizza and Papa John's are enjoying healthy competition with new businesses and this trend looks set to continue. Setting up a pizza franchise has never been easier, or more appealing.
Here are some interesting facts about the UK pizza franchise industry:
- A 2017 survey revealed that mushroom is Britain's favourite topping.
- Pizza is the most popular dish of choice in restaurants across the UK.
- Pizza restaurants on the high street generate a very healthy turnover.
- The winner of last year's National Pizza Awards was Pappa Roma, who made a pizza topped with wild mushrooms, truffle, parma ham and stracciatella.
- Pizza delivery or takeaway businesses dominate one-sixth of the market and approximately half of us order a pizza online.
- There are 5,842 pizza stores currently trading in the UK.
- Pizza is now the second most popular item bought in supermarkets.
- The number of Domino's Pizza franchises increased from 947 in 2016 to 1,042 in 2017.
The Takeaway Factor
One of the things that make a pizza restaurant so potentially lucrative is the takeaway factor. A lot of people will order a pizza to be delivered to their home while so many other restaurants are more reliant on people coming to their restaurant in person. This means they get business even from people who would not usually consider going to a restaurant to eat and they are also not limited by the size of their restaurant. The takeaway factor also means pizza restaurants get longer business hours than a lot of other restaurants, thus making takeaway franchises a delicious franchise option for entrepreneurs.
With so many Britons eating pizza at least once a week, a pizza restaurant is likely to have many repeat customers. Not only that, but large orders are not uncommon – pizza is often the go-to choice when it comes to house parties, outdoor events, and even work functions.
A Variety of Dishes Boosts Demand
Pizza is not the only choice on the menu at a pizza restaurant. You can also expect to find pasta, chicken wings, and a wide range of other food items. This means there’s more choice for everybody including people that would rather have something other than pizza. Starters, drinks, and sweets will also help to boost sales and revenue.
Why a Franchise?
When people make an order, they will usually go with a name that they already know. It helps to prevent the disappointment of having food delivered they don’t enjoy.
When you open an independent pizza store, people won’t know who you are yet. You might make the best pizza in the country but people won’t know until they try it and, in the meantime, they are likely to continue to order from your well-known competitors. This can make it very difficult for a pizza restaurant to get established.
When you invest infood franchises, however, you get to take advantage of a well-established and trusted brand. From the day you open, you can have orders coming in from people who know the brand well and know that they can expect good food that arrives in a timely fashion. This helps to eliminate the often slow process of having to build the brand from scratch – a process that is often so slow that businesses end up going bankrupt before they can get established.
Another advantage is that you will usually get all the training you need to run your own successful pizza franchise. This can include everything from managing to day to day running of the store to actually cooking the pizzas and other food. You will also get all the equipment you need and access to suppliers who deliver all the ingredients and other items.
Is It for Me?
A pizza restaurant is ideal for people who enjoy working in a busy environment. There may be times when you are rushed off your feet but this means business is going well – and it can also make the time fly. You don’t necessarily have to get hands-on yourself and many people will thrive on managing a team in a lively restaurant. It’s also a great opportunity for people who want to decide for themselves when they go to work.
Browse our Franchises
Please feel free to browse through the pizza franchisse opportunities we have available. You will find some of the best-known names in the industry, helping to give your business a head-start. There is also a range to choose from in terms of minimum investment, presenting opportunities to people with limited starting resources.
If you have any questions then we will be happy to answer them for you the best we can. Get in touch today so we can help launch an exciting new chapter in your life.