Dough Club
Founded in Manchester in 2024, Dough Club is a halal Detroit-style pizza brand offering takeaway, delivery and grab-and-go formats, with a compact kiosk model designed for expansion.
About Dough Club
Dough Club is a Manchester-based Detroit-style pizza business founded by Samir Makin, who is also behind gourmet burger concept Shakedown. The brand launched with a small takeaway hatch in Withington before expanding to Cheadle Hulme and Oxford Road. Its pizzas feature a 48-hour fermented dough, a crisp cheese crust and a fully halal menu, with customers able to order by the slice or as a whole pan.
In July 2025, Dough Club opened on Manchester’s Oxford Road, targeting students, hospital workers and passing trade. The business subsequently developed a compact kiosk format for shopping centres, retail parks and transport hubs, with a Bradford opening reported in December 2025.
The franchise proposition focuses on simplified preparation, electric ovens and efficient service. Dough Club has also worked with Gulf Franchise Group to explore opportunities in Qatar, the UAE and Morocco, although no overseas openings have been confirmed.
Why franchise with Dough Club
- Bring halal Detroit-style pizza to customers through a distinctive slice-first takeaway concept.
- Launch from a compact premises format, with approximately 500 sq ft needed for the proposed model.
- Use electric conveyor ovens with a four-minute bake time to simplify everyday kitchen operations.
- Explore high-footfall locations such as university areas, shopping centres and transport hubs.
- Benefit from a menu built around 48-hour fermented dough and consistent preparation methods.
- Join a Manchester pizza brand developing kiosk formats and exploring international franchise growth.
Investment breakdown
| Minimum investment | £80,000 |
|---|---|
| Management service fee | On request |
| Marketing contribution | On request |
| Agreement term | On request |
What's expected of a franchisee
Property requirements
Dough Club promotes a compact operating model requiring approximately 500 sq ft, with potential locations including high streets, university areas, shopping centres, retail parks and transport hubs. Its kiosk concept is designed as a self-contained quick-service concession. The business uses electric ovens with a four-minute cooking cycle, aiming to simplify kitchen installation. Exact extraction, electrical, storage, frontage and planning requirements must be assessed for each site.
Training and support
Dough Club promotes a simplified kitchen model designed to make pizza preparation consistent and straightforward for new teams. Its approach uses standardised dough preparation, electric ovens and a short cooking cycle. The business says its systems and team are prepared for franchise growth, while Gulf Franchise Group is supporting international development. Specific initial training periods, opening assistance, field visits and ongoing support commitments have not been disclosed.
Operational requirements
Franchisees would operate a quick-service pizza business focused on takeaway, collection, delivery and grab-and-go sales. The menu centres on halal Detroit-style pizzas made using 48-hour fermented dough and electric ovens with a four-minute bake time. Operators must manage food safety, staffing, stock, order fulfilment and consistent product quality. The proposed kiosk format is intended for compact, high-footfall sites.
Experience required
Dough Club is seeking franchise partners who can develop the brand in new locations and build strong connections with local customers. Gulf Franchise Group describes its ideal partners as commercially driven, community-minded operators with enthusiasm for hospitality and brand development. Applicants should be capable of managing a busy takeaway team and maintaining consistent standards.
Territory availability
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