For over 30 years, British born Chicken Cottage has been a trailblazer in the UK fried chicken industry. 

Chicken Cottage stores are inviting, their customer service is second to none and their products are of a seriously high quality. Their customers know what to expect when they walk into a Chicken Cottage store anywhere in the UK. 

“We are pioneers in the industry; we lead whilst others follow,” commented Sadaf Kazi, Franchise Development, Chicken Cottage.  

“We were the first to market with both a grilled and fried chicken concept that was also 100% halal, which has helped us to create a niche in a highly competitive industry.”

“In 2024, Chicken Cottage continues to be a fresh and growing brand with a strong reputation for fantastic food, efficient service and stores which work with their community to become a social hub for all ages.”

In a cut-throat industry that has been dominated by US brands, home-grown Chicken Cottage is still going strong after 30 years; a true testament to the popularity of the brand, the strength of the franchise model and the success of its franchisees.

They have helped change people’s negative opinions of chicken stores being unhygienic and serving poor quality food, by offering a much superior option that has lasted the test of time. 

Franchise opportunity

Chicken Cottage offers an attractive business proposition for franchise partners in the UK and globally. With Chicken Cottage, you’re not just opening a restaurant; you’re joining a family.

They have 30 years’ experience of perfecting their model. And what bigger testament to their success than the fact that nearly half of their franchisees have been with them for over 20 years!

Much of this is down to the support from their senior leadership team who have extensive experience in working with the world’s biggest QSR and retail brands. This team is a true powerhouse for growth and expansion and are in a position to offer their franchisees outstanding support throughout their Chicken Cottage journey.

Chicken Cottage is not scared of trying something new!  They always strive to offer their customers a diverse range of foods, and are constantly trying out new products to ensure their menus stay as fresh, current and as irresistible as possible. Their marketing and R&D teams know exactly what to do to keep their customers and franchisees happy.

They are a proud member of the British Franchise Association (BFA) and have ranked in the HSBC sponsored Elite Franchise Top 100 Awards in the UK for 2 consecutive years, placing in the Top 50 for 2024.

Chicken Cottage is undergoing global expansion and will finish 2024 with 66 stores in the UK and a worldwide footprint of over 78 locations across the UK, Africa and South Asia.

Chicken Cottage plans to expand to at least 100 stores in the UK in the next 3 years. And they also plan to sell key countries off as Master Franchise opportunities to experienced QSR franchise groups.

Franchise models 

High Street

• Size: 800-1800 Sq. Ft. Approx.
• Use Class: A3/A5 or equivalent
• Location: High Street or other high footfall locations
• Estimated Investment per site: £120,000 – £200,000 (Equipment, canopy installation, electrical install, counter and signage)

Kiosks / Express Unit

• Size: 400-1100 Sq. Ft Approx.
• Use Class: A3 License
• Location: Airports, Service Stations, Railway Stations
• Estimated Investment per site: £90,000 – £120,000 (Equipment, canopy installation, electrical install, counter and signage)