Black Rooster

About Black Rooster

Black Rooster Peri Peri is a Scottish quick-service restaurant brand launched in Glasgow in 2017 by Mick Kennedy and Kevin Bell. Starting on Duke Street, it built a following for freshly prepared, flame-grilled peri peri chicken, bold flavours and accessible prices.

Its menu includes chicken, burgers, wraps, wings and sides, with a focus on convenient service and consistent quality. The business expanded across Scotland, reaching a reported 18 locations, before entering England in 2025 with a delivery kitchen in Peckham and a restaurant in London’s Chapel Market, Islington.

Black Rooster is developing its franchise network across the UK while exploring opportunities in Ireland, Europe and Asia. Franchise partners can access an established restaurant model, training, marketing assistance, supply chain arrangements and ongoing operational guidance. The brand aims to build on its Scottish roots through carefully managed expansion and consistent customer experiences.

Why franchise with Black Rooster

• ✓Scottish peri peri chicken brand established in 2017, with a growing restaurant network across Scotland.
• ✓Expanded into London in 2025, building on its established Scottish quick-service restaurant presence.
• ✓Distinctive menu centred on freshly prepared, flame-grilled peri peri chicken, burgers, wraps and wings.
• ✓Franchise opportunities for single-site and multi-unit operators, with agreements spanning three five-year terms.
• ✓Induction and pre-opening support includes up to two weeks of hands-on training and site evaluation guidance.
• ✓Franchisees access brand trademarks, an operations manual, supply chain arrangements and marketing support.

Investment breakdown

What's expected of a franchisee

Property requirements

Black Rooster Peri Peri considers high-street, neighbourhood and urban sites with good access, customer footfall and delivery demand. Premises need suitable kitchen, refrigeration, storage, utilities, ventilation and extraction facilities to support takeaway, collection, delivery and optional dine-in service. The franchisor offers site and territory guidance, with all locations subject to approval. Minimum floor areas, frontage and seating requirements are assessed individually.

Training and support

Black Rooster Peri Peri provides induction and up to two weeks of hands-on training covering food preparation, service standards and restaurant management. Franchisees receive site evaluation and territory guidance, an operations manual, brand resources and access to an established supply chain. Marketing assistance supports local promotion, while ongoing operational guidance helps partners maintain standards and develop their restaurants.

Operational requirements

Black Rooster Peri Peri franchisees must follow approved recipes, supplier arrangements, operating procedures and service standards. Daily duties include managing food quality, hygiene, staff, stock, finances and customer satisfaction. Restaurants provide takeaway, collection, delivery and dine-in service where applicable. Operators must participate in training, promotions and operational reviews. Multi-unit partners must maintain consistent standards across all sites.

Experience required

Black Rooster Peri Peri welcomes ambitious entrepreneurs and experienced operators seeking single-site or multi-unit franchises. Hospitality, restaurant management or quick-service experience is preferred but not essential, with induction and practical training provided. Applicants need leadership, commercial awareness, customer service skills and sufficient funding. Multi-unit candidates must demonstrate the management capacity and resources to operate several restaurants consistently.

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