No. 88 of the UK's Top 100 in 2021
Café Rouge is the only established Nationwide French casual dining brand in the UK. Open from breakfast to dinner, restaurants combine the very best examples of classic bistro cuisine, wine and coffee in beautifully designed restaurants.
Café Rouge is owned by Casual Dining Group and is looking for partners who are well-funded players with a good local network, long-term ambitions and a strong track record in the food & beverage industry. They should be prepared to open between 5 and 20 restaurants.
| Year established | 1989 |
| Year franchise established in the UK | 1990 |
| Number of units in the UK | 30 |
Financials
| Franchise fee | £25,000 |
| Minimum investment | £375,000 |
| Total investment | £750,000 |
| Royalty fee / Management fee | 6% |
| Financing | Yes, through bank agreements |
Training and support
The support from Café Rouge includes:- Site selection assistance and restaurant design
- Award-winning menus
- Access to CDG's operation application
- Restaurant visits and business reviews
- Pre- and post-opening training
- Marketing support