One thing is certain – Britain loves takeaways. We lead such busy and hectic lives that there isn't always time to cook dinner after all the other tasks of the day have been completed. The amount of takeaway businesses in the UK continues to grow and there is a significant profit to be made from running a takeaway franchise.
Currently, the takeaway industry is worth £4.5 billion and this figure is set to rise!
Why Franchising?
There has never been a better time to become a takeaway franchisee. British households spend at least £80 per month on takeaway foods such as pizza and fish and chips, proving that there is huge appetite forfood franchises across the UK.
Your takeaway franchise can include a seated restaurant too, there is so many types of takeaway business you can run! You can run your business online from home or at a fixed location – which ever suits you best! Research shows that the most popular takeaway cuisine is Chinese, closely followed by Indian! There is a franchise opportunity for anyone looking to make their mark in the takeaway industry! Benefit from a franchisor's support, training and proven business model while you develop your takeaway franchise business. Takeaway franchises are an ideal career for anyone with a passion for food and an entrepreneurial mind-set.
Check out some interesting facts about the UK takeaway industry below:
- Brits pay £1,000 a year for takeways, which works out at around £80 per month.
- Telephone orders still account for the largest amount of takeaway orders, but the amount of meal deliveries ordered online has increased dramatically thanks to prominent brands such as Just Eat and Deliveroo.
- Popular takeaway franchises in the UK include Auntie Anne's, Papa John's, Wolf and Mary Brown's Chicken & Taters!
- Becoming a takeaway franchisee means you can avail of a franchisor's assistance with site selection, store design, equipment selection and marketing your new business.
- The most takeaway meal preferred by men in Britain is a Chinese, closely followed by Indian and pizza. 37% of women also prefer a Chinese.
- Takeaways also benefit from the wide variety of options that can be sold to the public. This opens to the door to many franchise opportunities such as fast food franchises, burger franchises, pizza franchises etc.
- Takeaways are always cheap, convenient and satisfying but they are not always healthy. Healthier pizza options have a thin base and vegetable or lean meat topping.
- Young adults aged 18-24 are more likely to indulge in fast food and takeaways at least once a week, compared to the over 65s.