Chicken Cottage is one of the UK's longest-running halal quick-service restaurant brands, built on fried and grilled chicken with a distinctive South Asian and Southern US flavour profile. With franchising underway since 1995 and over 45 stores trading across the UK, the brand is now actively recruiting new franchise partners to support a fresh wave of openings.
Franchise · Food & Catering
Chicken Cottage Franchise
Halal fried chicken brand franchising since 1995, with over 45 UK stores and a fixed monthly royalty model.
£16,000
franchise fee
£90,000
personal capital
£120k – 250kk
investment
45
UK locations
How much does a Chicken Cottage franchise cost?
Franchise fee
Amount paid when signing the contract
£16,000
Personal capital
Own funds required to complete the financing
£90,000
Total investment
Estimated total budget for the opening
£120,000 – £250,000
Ongoing royalty
£650
Locations in the country
45
Locations worldwide
70
Figures declared by the franchisor — sources and verification date at the bottom of the page.
What it's about
- Founded
- 1994
- Units in the market
- 45
- Locations
- 45
- Type of business
- Halal quick-service restaurant (QSR) - fried and grilled chicken
- Company
- Chicken Cottage Limited
Fact sheet
The right questions before you start
Why join a halal QSR brand with three decades behind it
Chicken Cottage brings over 30 years of franchising experience, a recognisable brand within the UK's halal fast-food sector, and membership of the British Franchise Association. The brand has also featured in the HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 for two consecutive years, climbing 18 places to reach 36th position, a signal of continued momentum. New franchise partners benefit from an established supply chain, a dedicated operations team and a proprietary ordering app available to customers at no extra platform cost to franchisees.
What it costs to open a Chicken Cottage store
According to the official franchise pages, a single-site outlet opening fee is £16,000 plus VAT, while a multi-site franchise fee (which includes the first opening fee) is £25,000 plus VAT. Total set-up costs, including franchise and legal fees, are estimated at between £120,000 and £250,000, depending on location, size and condition of the unit. Recommended liquid capital sits between £90,000 and £125,000. On the ongoing side, UK franchisees pay a fixed monthly royalty of £650 plus VAT, covering support from a dedicated Franchise Business Manager who conducts regular visits and audits; there is no separate marketing or advertising fee charged on top. Note that royalty structures differ for international master franchise territories, where fees are calculated as a percentage of turnover rather than a fixed monthly amount.
How much does it cost to open a Chicken Cottage franchise?
The official franchise pages put total set-up costs, including franchise and legal fees, at between £120,000 and £250,000, depending on location, size and condition of the unit. Recommended liquid capital is £90,000 to £125,000. The single-site opening fee is £16,000 plus VAT, or £25,000 plus VAT for a multi-site agreement.
What ongoing fees does Chicken Cottage charge franchisees?
UK franchisees pay a fixed monthly royalty of £650 plus VAT, rather than a percentage of turnover. This covers ongoing support from a dedicated Franchise Business Manager who carries out regular visits and audits. There is no separate marketing or advertising fee charged on top of this royalty in the UK market.
How does the Chicken Cottage franchise format work?
Chicken Cottage operates as a master franchisor offering several store formats, including restaurants, drive-thrus, kiosks and ghost kitchens, all serving halal fried and grilled chicken. The average outlet is around 1,500 sq. ft. Franchising has been running since 1995, with over 45 UK stores and more than 70 worldwide.
What support and training does Chicken Cottage provide to franchisees?
New franchisees receive training to run the business, ongoing support from a Franchise Business Manager, help with supply chain and halal compliance, access to national brand marketing campaigns, and a free-to-use customer ordering app. The support team includes people with prior experience at established QSR chains.
What are the requirements to become a Chicken Cottage franchisee?
Chicken Cottage generally looks for candidates with hospitality management experience and/or the ability to invest as a franchise partner, alongside the recommended liquid capital of £90,000 to £125,000. A more detailed list of minimum requirements is not published openly, so it is best confirmed directly with the franchisor during the application process.
Sources and data verification
The figures on this page come from the following sources:
- Chicken Cottage - UK franchise page
- Chicken Cottage - Global franchise page
- Chicken Cottage - Investment details
- Chicken Cottage - Enquiries and cost summary
- Chicken Cottage - Franchise portal home
- Chicken Cottage - Territory information
- Chicken Cottage - Our people
- Chicken Cottage - Official blog (2025)
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