Cactus Jack’s

About Cactus Jack’s

Cactus Jack’s is a Tex-Mex restaurant in Doncaster, run by trained chef Paul McIvor since 1998. Its Wild West-themed casual dining format combines Tex-Mex dishes, quick table service and a fully licensed bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Memorabilia and a distinctive ‘jail cell’ dining area, where space permits, help create an experience suited to families and group bookings. Customers can also order food for delivery through major delivery platforms.

McIvor, who also operates Doncaster’s Nashville-themed Honky Tonk bar, offers franchise partners the benefit of his practical and management experience in hospitality. The franchise package includes an exclusive territory, assistance with site and lease assessment, fit-out recommendations, equipment and branding support, and training tailored to the franchisee’s experience. The business is seeking ambitious operators in towns and cities nationwide.

Why franchise with Cactus Jack’s

• ✓Established Doncaster restaurant operated by chef and hospitality business owner Paul McIvor since 1998.
• ✓Distinctive Wild West interiors and optional ‘jail cell’ dining create a memorable customer experience.
• ✓Exclusive territory comes with a five-year licence and two automatic five-year renewal rights.
• ✓Launch package supports kitchen, bar, furniture and branding, with fit-out and site guidance.
• ✓Training is tailored to previous experience, with ongoing insight from an experienced operator.
• ✓Restaurant, licensed bar and delivery services offer several ways to serve local customers.

Investment breakdown

Minimum investment	£80,000
Franchise fee	£15,000
Management service fee	5% of gross turnover + VAT
Marketing contribution	2% of gross turnover + VAT
Agreement term	5 years

What's expected of a franchisee

Property requirements

Cactus Jack’s seeks sites suitable for a highly themed, fully licensed Tex-Mex casual dining restaurant with table service and a bar. The franchisor advises on location, lease suitability and fit-out, and its launch package covers kitchen equipment, front-of-house furniture, bar fittings and internal branding. Space permitting, restaurants may feature the brand’s popular ‘jail cell’ dining area. No minimum floor area, seating capacity or specific catchment criteria have been supplied.

Training and support

Cactus Jack’s provides a training programme tailored to each franchisee’s previous experience and needs. Owner Paul McIvor offers practical and management guidance drawn from running hospitality businesses. Pre-opening assistance includes advice on site selection, lease suitability and fit-out, while the launch package supports kitchen, front-of-house and bar setup, equipment and internal branding. The duration of training and the precise scope of ongoing support have not been specified.

Operational requirements

Franchisees operate a fully licensed, Wild West-themed Tex-Mex restaurant offering prompt table service, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and delivery through major platforms. The format emphasises customer service, distinctive interiors and appeal to families and group bookings. Operators must manage the kitchen, bar and front of house while maintaining the brand experience. The franchise carries a 5% management fee and 2% marketing levy, both plus VAT, on gross turnover.

Experience required

Cactus Jack’s is seeking experienced, ambitious individuals to establish restaurants in towns and cities across the UK. The opportunity suits people able to oversee a busy casual dining operation, including food service, a licensed bar, staff and delivery sales. Training is tailored to the applicant’s background, while owner Paul McIvor offers practical and management guidance. Applicants should have at least 50% of the £80,000 minimum investment available as liquid capital.

Territory availability