Chipsta

About Chipsta

Chipsta is a quick-service burger and fries concept founded in 2022 by Mohammad Khalil and Mohammed Monir, the entrepreneurs behind dessert brand Treatz. Building on their experience growing Treatz to 18 UK sites, the founders opened Chipsta’s first restaurant at 254 Farnham Road in Slough, Berkshire. The brand combines burgers and fries with a modern restaurant environment and an emphasis on customer service. Chipsta launched its franchise programme in early 2024 and is seeking partners and premises across the UK, particularly in major towns, cities, retail parks and shopping centres. Its franchise proposition includes bespoke restaurant design, site and lease assistance, staff training, recruitment guidance, supply chain setup and opening marketing. Franchise manager Mark Jones supports the expansion programme. The business also provides post-opening operational advice, compliance visits, performance reviews and EPOS assistance.

Why franchise with Chipsta

• ✓Build on a burger and fries concept created by the founders of the established Treatz dessert brand.
• ✓Access a stated £157,000 investment package covering fit-out, design and legal fees.
• ✓Receive help with market research, property acquisition, lease negotiations and restaurant design.
• ✓Benefit from training, recruitment guidance, supply chain setup and grand-opening marketing.
• ✓Get post-opening visits, performance reviews, refresher training and 24-hour EPOS support.
• ✓Explore locations nationwide, including busy high streets, shopping centres and retail parks.

Investment breakdown

Minimum investment	£157,000
Management service fee	On request
Marketing contribution	On request
Agreement term	On request

What's expected of a franchisee

Property requirements

Chipsta seeks highly visible, high-footfall premises with strong daytime and evening trade. Suitable sites include major town and city centres, retail parks and shopping centres, ideally near other restaurants and with parking close by. The stated floor area is 800-3,000 sq ft, with a minimum frontage described as 3 sqm, which requires clarification because frontage is normally measured in linear metres. The franchise team assists with site acquisition, lease negotiation, layout and fit-out.

Training and support

Chipsta’s pre-opening package includes training programmes and modules, recruitment assistance, supply chain and logistics setup, equipment sourcing and grand-opening marketing. Franchisees also receive help with market research, property acquisition, lease negotiations, design and fit-out. After launch, support includes opening-week staff, store and compliance visits, performance reviews, new-product and refresher training, operational advice, marketing materials and a 24-hour EPOS support line.

Operational requirements

Chipsta franchisees run a quick-service burger and fries restaurant, managing food preparation, customer service, staffing, stock, hygiene and daily performance. The model targets premises with strong footfall and both daytime and evening demand. Operators are expected to use the brand’s systems, approved layouts and supply chain arrangements, and engage with compliance checks and performance reviews. The supplied information does not specify staffing levels, opening hours or delivery requirements.

Experience required

Chipsta has not specified mandatory prior hospitality or franchise experience. Prospective partners should be capable of managing a customer-facing quick-service restaurant, recruiting and leading staff, maintaining operational standards and overseeing business performance. The franchise package includes initial training, recruitment assistance and ongoing guidance, but applicants should confirm the selection criteria and required personal funds with the franchise team before committing.

Territory availability