Dooh Ponto
Founded in Angola in 2016, Dooh Ponto is a Portuguese-African burger franchise offering restaurants, food trucks, kiosks and delivery kitchens, with UK and international experience.
About Dooh Ponto
Dooh Ponto began in Angola with a street food truck before opening a restaurant in Luanda in 2016. Founder Helivelton Francisco, a former communications engineer, developed a burger menu combining Portuguese and African influences. The offer includes more than ten burgers, milkshakes, sundaes, chicken wings, ribs and loaded fries.
The business expanded into other African markets and opened in Portugal in 2019, although that site closed during the pandemic. Its first UK restaurant opened in Harrow in 2022, followed by a delivery kitchen in Edmonton. The Harrow branch had closed by 2025, while Edmonton was reported to remain open.
Franchise formats range from food trucks and kiosks to ghost kitchens, restaurants and drive-thrus. The brand has promoted international franchising, but its current global estate and UK franchise availability need confirmation.
Why franchise with Dooh Ponto
- Bring Portuguese and African-inspired burgers to customers through a distinctive quick-service menu.
- Choose from food trucks, kiosks, ghost kitchens, restaurants and drive-thru franchise formats.
- Start with a published franchise package of £60,000 to £100,000, subject to current confirmation.
- Get assistance with site selection, construction, interior design and opening preparations.
- Receive marketing and training guidance before launch, followed by business consultant visits.
- Offer burgers, milkshakes, sundaes and savoury sides across flexible service channels.
Investment breakdown
| Minimum investment | £50,000 |
|---|---|
| Maximum investment | £100,000 |
| Franchise fee | £10,000 |
| Management service fee | On request |
| Marketing contribution | On request |
| Agreement term | On request |
What's expected of a franchisee
Property requirements
Dooh Ponto proposes five property formats: food trucks of 75-219 sq ft, kiosks and ghost kitchens of 215-400 sq ft, restaurants of 1,940-3,229 sq ft and drive-thrus of 6,458-8,611 sq ft. The company says its team can guide franchisees on site selection, construction and interior design. Premises and equipment needs depend on the chosen model.
Training and support
The brand says franchisees receive guidance through site selection, construction, décor, marketing and training before opening. After launch, business consultants are expected to make regular visits and offer feedback on increasing sales. An earlier franchise directory also describes support with operations, budgeting, supplier setup and delivery platforms.
Operational requirements
Franchisees are expected to prepare and serve Dooh Ponto’s Portuguese-African burger menu consistently, alongside drinks, desserts and sides. Daily responsibilities include staffing, customer service, food safety, stock management and maintaining brand presentation. Operating arrangements differ between mobile food trucks, compact kiosks, delivery-only kitchens, full restaurants and drive-thrus. The company has not disclosed standard opening hours or staffing levels.
Experience required
Dooh Ponto says it seeks committed, ambitious and creative franchisees willing to develop the brand.
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