ChicKing

About ChicKing

ChicKing is a Dubai-headquartered halal quick-service chicken restaurant brand founded by A.K. Mansoor in 2000. Part of the Al Bayan Group of Companies, the business has expanded to more than 300 restaurants across over 35 countries, serving customers throughout the Middle East, Asia and beyond. ChicKing entered the UK in 2017 with restaurants in Acton and Marylebone, followed by expansion into the Midlands and other regional markets. Its UK network had reached 24 reported locations by summer 2026, with further openings planned. Foodfixx secured exclusive UK master franchise rights in October 2025 and is leading the brand’s next phase of development. ChicKing offers a flexible halal chicken restaurant model suited to food courts, dine-in premises, standalone sites and drive-thru locations, supported by established systems for operations, training, design, marketing and supply chain management.

Why franchise with ChicKing

• ✓Join an established international halal chicken brand with more than 300 restaurants worldwide.
• ✓Choose from flexible restaurant formats, including food courts, dine-in locations and drive-thrus.
• ✓Access UK franchise packages with estimated set-up costs starting from £98,000 for food courts.
• ✓Benefit from operational, marketing, design, IT and supply chain support from the franchise network.
• ✓Work with an established UK master franchisee focused on developing new locations nationwide.

Investment breakdown

Minimum investment	£98,000
Franchise fee	£10,000
Management service fee	5%
Marketing contribution	On request
Agreement term	5 years

What's expected of a franchisee

Property requirements

ChicKing offers flexible restaurant formats suitable for food courts, dine-in premises, standalone restaurants, kiosks and drive-thru locations. UK food court units require a minimum of 500 sq ft, while dine-in restaurants require at least 1,000 sq ft. The franchisor provides kitchen equipment specifications and can assist with sourcing equipment, although franchisees may purchase suitable items locally. Support is also available for restaurant design and project development.

Training and support

ChicKing provides franchise partners with support covering restaurant development, design, marketing, operations, training, IT and supply chain management. The franchisor supplies kitchen equipment specifications and can assist with sourcing equipment when required. Its support structure is designed to encourage ongoing collaboration with franchisees and help maintain consistent products, service and operational standards. The supplied information does not specify the duration of initial training.

Operational requirements

ChicKing franchisees operate halal quick-service chicken restaurants in accordance with the brand’s established systems and standards. Responsibilities include staffing, food preparation, customer service, stock control, local marketing and day-to-day restaurant performance. Operators must follow the approved equipment specifications and work with the franchise support team on design, technology and supply chain requirements. The precise staffing model and operating hours are not disclosed.

Experience required

ChicKing offers opportunities for unit franchisees, area developers and master franchise partners, depending on the territory. The supplied information does not identify mandatory previous restaurant experience or specific selection criteria. Prospective partners should demonstrate commercial awareness, operational capability and the resources needed to establish and manage a quick-service food business. Multi-unit and master franchise applicants should confirm additional financial and development requirements directly.

Territory availability