Choppaluna

About Choppaluna

Choppaluna is a contemporary healthy food concept founded in 2019 by Nikras Agha and Bijan Azadfard. Part of the Hero Brands family, which also includes German Doner Kebab and Island Poké, the brand specialises in freshly prepared salads with more than 60 toppings, alongside wraps, breakfast bowls, porridge and smoothies. Its menu also includes grab-and-go products and catering options for offices and events. Choppaluna has five reported restaurants in London and one in Berlin, Germany, with further international development under consideration. The business offers flexible restaurant, kiosk and shop-in-shop formats suited to a range of locations. Its simplified food preparation model does not require conventional hot cooking equipment, helping reduce property and fit-out requirements. Choppaluna is seeking experienced operators and multi-site franchise partners to support its expansion across the UK and internationally.

Why franchise with Choppaluna

• ✓Join a contemporary healthy food brand backed by the international franchise experience of Hero Brands.
• ✓Offer freshly prepared salads with more than 60 toppings, alongside wraps, breakfast and smoothies.
• ✓Choose from flexible restaurant, kiosk and shop-in-shop formats starting at approximately 600 sq ft.
• ✓Benefit from simplified food preparation without the need for fryers, gas grills or grease traps.
• ✓Access established supply chain arrangements, store design guidance and marketing support.
• ✓Explore multi-site franchise agreements with opportunities to develop selected UK territories.

Investment breakdown

Minimum investment	£110,000
Management service fee	On request
Marketing contribution	On request
Agreement term	On request

What's expected of a franchisee

Property requirements

Choppaluna offers flexible restaurant, kiosk and shop-in-shop formats. Standard stores require approximately 700–1,500 sq ft, while kiosks and shop-in-shops typically occupy 600–900 sq ft. Premises can support dine-in, takeaway, click-and-collect and delivery services. The concept does not require fryers, gas grills or grease traps, simplifying kitchen installation. Property costs and layouts vary according to location, seating capacity and refurbishment needs.

Training and support

Choppaluna supports franchise partners with restaurant design, branding, established supply chain arrangements and online and offline marketing. Its streamlined operating model is intended to simplify food preparation and support consistent service across different formats. Franchisees can benefit from the wider development experience of the Hero Brands group. The supplied information does not specify the duration of initial training, detailed opening assistance or the frequency of ongoing operational visits.

Operational requirements

Choppaluna franchisees operate healthy food outlets serving salads, wraps, breakfast products, smoothies and catering orders. The concept supports dine-in, takeaway, click-and-collect and home delivery. Operators manage staffing, food preparation, stock, hygiene, customer service and daily financial performance. Its simplified kitchen model avoids conventional hot cooking equipment, although all premises must meet applicable food safety and regulatory requirements. Staffing levels and opening hours are not specified.

Experience required

Choppaluna prefers franchise partners with previous experience operating food retail or hospitality businesses. The company offers multi-site territory agreements, making the opportunity particularly relevant to established operators with the resources to develop several locations. Suitable candidates should demonstrate commercial awareness, team leadership, operational discipline and a commitment to customer service. Applicants must have a minimum personal contribution of £50,000 and should confirm all other selection criteria directly.

Territory availability